White Dunes Beneath the San Andres Mountains

Brilliant gypsum dunes roll toward the distant San Andres Mountains beneath a deep blue New Mexico sky. Sparse desert plants punctuate the luminous sands of White Sands National Park, adding touches of life to this vast and otherworldly landscape.

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Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 9:42 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: 32.822002
Longitude: -106.277466
Altitude: 1,190.0 meters / 3,904.2 feet