Across the Painted Desert at Puerco Pueblo
A sweeping panoramic view stretches across the rugged terrain of Puerco Pueblo in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. Weathered sandstone ledges frame an expansive desert basin dotted with hardy vegetation, while a long rocky ridge rises beneath wispy clouds and a brilliant Southwestern sky. Photographed on a clear March morning, the scene captures the immense scale, exposed geology, and quiet beauty of this ancient landscape. #EngelPhotography #PuercoPueblo #PetrifiedForestNationalPark #PaintedDesert #Arizona #DesertLandscape #Southwest #ScenicVista #Panorama #Geology #RockFormations #NationalPark #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at 9:37 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, Puerco Pueblo, Puerco Pueblo Archaeology Exhibit
Keywords
Desert Landscape, Landscapes & Nature, National Park, Painted Desert, Panorama, Rock, Scenic Vista
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 34.974583
Longitude: -109.793457
Altitude: 1,553.0 meters / 5,095.1 feet
Longitude: -109.793457
Altitude: 1,553.0 meters / 5,095.1 feet