Where the Dunes Reclaim the Road
Windblown gypsum sand spills across Dunes Drive as the shifting landscape of White Sands National Park slowly reclaims the pavement. Brilliant white dunes rise along both sides of the road, their smooth curves and sparse desert vegetation guiding the eye beneath an expansive blue New Mexico sky.
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Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 8:57 AM America/Denver
Focal Length
24mm
Shutter Speed
1/250 sec
Aperture
ƒ/11
ISO
64
Keywords
Desert Landscape, Fine Art Photography, Landscapes & Nature, National Park, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Scenic Vista
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 32.794968
Longitude: -106.214668
Altitude: 1,214.0 meters / 3,982.9 feet
Longitude: -106.214668
Altitude: 1,214.0 meters / 3,982.9 feet