Footpaths Through a Sea of White
Footprints weave across the rolling gypsum dunes of White Sands National Park, leaving temporary paths upon a landscape continually reshaped by the wind. Delicate ripples cover the luminous sand as layered white ridges disappear beneath a softly streaked New Mexico sky.
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Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 9:31 AM America/Denver
Focal Length
24mm
Shutter Speed
1/320 sec
Aperture
ƒ/11
ISO
64
Keywords
Desert Landscape, Fine Art Photography, Hiking Trail, Landscapes & Nature, National Park, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Scenic Vista
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 32.822056
Longitude: -106.277428
Altitude: 1,192.0 meters / 3,910.8 feet
Longitude: -106.277428
Altitude: 1,192.0 meters / 3,910.8 feet