Trails Across the Gypsum Dunes
Footprints trace winding paths across the brilliant gypsum dunes of White Sands National Park. Wind-carved ripples sweep through the foreground while sparse desert vegetation gathers between the rolling dunes, revealing the quiet interaction between nature and passing visitors beneath a soft blue New Mexico sky.
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Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 9:35 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: 32.822002
Longitude: -106.277466
Altitude: 1,190.0 meters / 3,904.2 feet
Longitude: -106.277466
Altitude: 1,190.0 meters / 3,904.2 feet