Engel Photography

Framing the Desert

Framing the Desert
A visitor pauses with her phone among the sandstone formations of Puerco Pueblo in Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park, capturing her own view of the ancient desert landscape. Her wide-brimmed hat and colorful plaid stand against the warm stone and brilliant blue sky, creating a candid moment of exploration. The scene reflects a familiar part of travel—the desire to stop, look closer, and take a piece of the experience home in a photograph.
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Photographer James Engel
Date & Time Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at 9:39 AM America/Phoenix
Focal Length 85mm
Shutter Speed 1/125 sec
Aperture ƒ/11
ISO 64
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 34.974495
Longitude: -109.793434
Altitude: 1,612.0 meters / 5,288.7 feet