White Sands Beneath the San Andres Mountains

Brilliant gypsum dunes sweep across the Tularosa Basin beneath the rugged San Andres Mountains at White Sands National Park. Scattered desert plants emerge from the luminous sand, adding subtle color and texture to this expansive panoramic view of southern New Mexico.
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Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 9:21 AM America/Denver

Focal Length 68mm

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, Fine Art Photography, Hiking Trail, Landscapes & Nature, National Park, Panorama, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Scenic Vista

Camera Nikon D850

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

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 32.821018
Longitude: -106.274559
Altitude: 1,191.0 meters / 3,907.5 feet