Desert Evening Primrose in Bloom
A delicate white desert evening primrose blooms against the dry, rocky soil of Arizona’s Painted Desert, its broad petals surrounding a vivid yellow-green center. Emerging from a low cluster of leaves and unopened buds, the wildflower brings an unexpected softness to the rugged landscape of Petrified Forest National Park. Bright morning sunlight reveals the fine textures of the petals and the remarkable resilience of spring life in the desert.
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Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at 9:47 AM America/Phoenix
Focal Length
75mm
Shutter Speed
1/80 sec
Aperture
ƒ/11
ISO
64
Location
North America, The United States of America, Arizona, Woodruff, Petrified Forest National Park
Keywords
Badlands, Desert Landscape, Flower, Landscapes & Nature, National Park, Painted Desert, Plant, Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa)
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 34.974689
Longitude: -109.794296
Altitude: 1,603.0 meters / 5,259.2 feet
Longitude: -109.794296
Altitude: 1,603.0 meters / 5,259.2 feet