Roadside Panorama Across the New Mexico Plains
A wide roadside panorama captures the open character of New Mexico, where golden grasslands stretch toward a rugged mountain ridge beneath a clear blue sky. Sparse trees and desert vegetation break up the broad plain while a semi-truck at the edge of the frame adds a sense of scale, travel, and life along the highway. The scene blends the quiet expanse of the Southwest with the movement of the road.
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Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 12:01 PM America/Denver
Focal Length
44mm
Shutter Speed
1/160 sec
Aperture
ƒ/11
ISO
64
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 33.569443
Longitude: -105.983299
Altitude: 1,581.0 meters / 5,187.0 feet
Longitude: -105.983299
Altitude: 1,581.0 meters / 5,187.0 feet