Open Road Through the Painted Desert
A sweeping panoramic view captures the open road winding through the high-desert landscape of Arizona’s Painted Desert. Sparse shrubs, weathered trees, and rolling terrain stretch toward a distant horizon beneath an expansive blue sky, while a small bridge and park facilities mark the route through Petrified Forest National Park. The scene conveys the quiet scale and wide-open character of the American Southwest.
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Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at 9:48 AM America/Phoenix
Focal Length
62mm
Shutter Speed
1/160 sec
Aperture
ƒ/11
ISO
64
Location
North America, The United States of America, Arizona, Woodruff, Petrified Forest National Park
Keywords
Architecture, Bridge, Desert Landscape, Landscapes & Nature, National Park, Painted Desert, Panorama, Scenic Drive, Scenic Vista
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 34.975224
Longitude: -109.794487
Altitude: 1,607.0 meters / 5,272.3 feet
Longitude: -109.794487
Altitude: 1,607.0 meters / 5,272.3 feet