Lava Channel Through the Junipers
A rugged channel of fractured volcanic rock winds through the high-desert landscape near the Zuni-Acoma Trailhead at El Malpais National Monument. Pale lichens cover the dark lava while junipers and dry grasses frame the broken terrain. The scene reveals the rough texture and natural complexity of New Mexico’s ancient volcanic landscape.
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Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 5:30 PM America/Denver
Focal Length
24mm
Shutter Speed
1/160 sec
Aperture
ƒ/11
ISO
160
Location
North America, The United States of America, New Mexico, El Malpais National Monument, Zuni-Acoma Trailhead, Zuni-Acoma Trailhead Area
Keywords
Architecture, Bridge, Desert Landscape, Hiking Trail, Juniper, Landscapes & Nature, Lava Field, Lichen, National Park, Plant, Rock, Volcanic Rock
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 34.955257
Longitude: -107.942543
Altitude: 2,090.0 meters / 6,857.0 feet
Longitude: -107.942543
Altitude: 2,090.0 meters / 6,857.0 feet