Endless Layers of the Painted Desert
A sweeping panoramic view reveals the vast, weathered terrain of Arizona’s Painted Desert within Petrified Forest National Park. Layered badlands, sculpted ridges, scattered boulders, and subtle bands of earth tones stretch toward distant mesas beneath a broad blue sky. Millions of years of erosion have shaped this open landscape into an intricate tapestry of color, texture, and geological history.
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Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at 11:02 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, Woodruff, Petrified Forest National Park
Keywords
Crystal Forest, Desert Landscape, Fossil, Landscapes & Nature, National Park, Painted Desert, Panorama, Petrified Wood, Rock, Scenic Vista
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 34.888927
Longitude: -109.80751
Altitude: 1,641.0 meters / 5,383.9 feet
Longitude: -109.80751
Altitude: 1,641.0 meters / 5,383.9 feet