Endless Horizons of the Painted Desert
An expansive panorama captures the quiet beauty of the high desert near historic Route 66 in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. Sparse shrubs and rugged earth stretch toward a seemingly endless horizon beneath sweeping wisps of white cloud and a brilliant blue sky. Photographed on a clear March morning, the wide perspective emphasizes the immense scale, open space, and solitude of this remarkable Southwestern landscape. #EngelPhotography #PetrifiedForestNationalPark #PaintedDesert #Arizona #Route66 #HistoricRoute66 #DesertLandscape #AmericanSouthwest #SouthwestLandscape #Panorama #LandscapePhotography #DesertPhotography #ScenicVista #OpenSpaces #TravelPhotography
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at 9:26 AM America/Phoenix
Focal Length
24mm
Shutter Speed
1/160 sec
Aperture
ƒ/11
ISO
64
Location
North America, The United States of America, Arizona, Petrified Forest National Park, Route 66, Route 66 Crossing
Keywords
Desert Landscape, Landscapes & Nature, National Park, Painted Desert, Panorama, Scenic Drive, Scenic Vista
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 35.051449
Longitude: -109.805351
Altitude: 1,746.0 meters / 5,728.3 feet
Longitude: -109.805351
Altitude: 1,746.0 meters / 5,728.3 feet