Storm Over the El Malpais High Desert
Dark storm clouds gather over the open high desert near El Malpais National Monument, stretching above distant mesas and rugged volcanic terrain. The wide panorama captures the immense scale of the New Mexico landscape as shafts of rain appear beneath the clouds, bringing a dramatic change in weather across the otherwise quiet desert.
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Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 4:46 PM America/Denver
Focal Length
66mm
Shutter Speed
1/200 sec
Aperture
ƒ/11
ISO
64
Location
North America, The United States of America, New Mexico, El Malpais National Monument, Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center
Keywords
Desert Landscape, Landscapes & Nature, Lava Field, Mountain Landscape, National Park, Panorama, Rock, Scenic Vista, Volcanic Rock
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 35.118618
Longitude: -107.828613
Altitude: 1,964.0 meters / 6,443.6 feet
Longitude: -107.828613
Altitude: 1,964.0 meters / 6,443.6 feet