A Solitary Trail into White Sands

A lone trail of footprints crosses the wind-rippled gypsum sand and disappears into the rolling dunes of White Sands National Park. Sparse desert grasses break the luminous expanse beneath a deep blue New Mexico sky, creating a quiet invitation to wander farther into this otherworldly landscape.
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Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 9:18 AM America/Denver

Focal Length 24mm

Shutter Speed 1/250 sec

Aperture ƒ/11

ISO 64

Location North America, The United States of America, New Mexico, White Sands National Park

Keywords Desert Landscape, Hiking Trail, Landscapes & Nature, National Park, Scenic Vista

Camera Nikon D850

Lens NIKON 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Lens

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 32.821251
Longitude: -106.273521
Altitude: 1,182.0 meters / 3,878.0 feet