Road Through the White Sands

Dunes rise beside a ribbon of asphalt winding through White Sands National Park in southern New Mexico. Bright gypsum sand encroaches upon the roadside, contrasting with the dark pavement and desert vegetation beneath a softly streaked blue sky. The road’s strong leading lines invite viewers deeper into this remarkable landscape.
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Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 9:59 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, Fine Art Photography, Landscapes & Nature, National Park, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques

Camera Nikon D850

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

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 32.821228
Longitude: -106.273766
Altitude: 1,175.0 meters / 3,855.0 feet