Mountain Above the Desert Green

A rugged New Mexico mountain rises beyond a band of spring-green desert vegetation beneath a broad blue sky. Layered rock, weathered slopes, and scattered shrubs create a striking contrast between the harsh terrain and the fresh growth below, while the roadside foreground adds a quiet sense of travel through the Southwest.
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Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 1:33 PM America/Denver

Focal Length 85mm

Shutter Speed 1/125 sec

Aperture ƒ/11

ISO 64

Location North America, The United States of America, New Mexico, Socorro

Keywords Desert Landscape, Juniper, Landscapes & Nature, Mountain Landscape, Panorama, Plant, Scenic Vista

Camera Nikon D850

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

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 34.047741
Longitude: -106.89183
Altitude: 1,358.0 meters / 4,455.4 feet