Storm Over the El Malpais High Desert
Dark storm clouds gather above the open high desert of northwestern New Mexico, where volcanic rock, dry grasses, and scattered shrubs stretch toward distant mesas. A winding paved path leads through the rugged terrain, adding a subtle human element to the vast landscape while the dramatic sky gives the scene a sense of approaching weather and changing light.
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Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 4:46 PM America/Denver
Focal Length
28mm
Shutter Speed
1/160 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, Hiking Trail, Landscapes & Nature, Lava Field, Mountain Landscape, National Park, Panorama, Rock, Volcanic Rock
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 35.11861
Longitude: -107.828728
Altitude: 2,006.0 meters / 6,581.4 feet
Longitude: -107.828728
Altitude: 2,006.0 meters / 6,581.4 feet