Petroglyphs Overlooking the Painted Desert
Ancient petroglyphs etched into dark desert varnish mark the sandstone cliffs at Puerco Pueblo in Petrified Forest National Park. Scattered across the weathered rock faces, these enduring symbols overlook the broad, arid expanse of Arizona’s Painted Desert, creating a powerful connection between the region’s cultural history and its rugged natural landscape.
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Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at 9:43 AM America/Phoenix
Focal Length
85mm
Shutter Speed
1/100 sec
Aperture
ƒ/11
ISO
64
Location
North America, The United States of America, Arizona, Woodruff, Petrified Forest National Park
Keywords
Badlands, Landscapes & Nature, Lichen, National Park, Painted Desert, Petroglyph, Plant, Rock, Scenic Vista
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 34.97451
Longitude: -109.793457
Altitude: 1,624.0 meters / 5,328.1 feet
Longitude: -109.793457
Altitude: 1,624.0 meters / 5,328.1 feet