Painted Desert Overlook
A sweeping panorama captures the rugged beauty of Arizona's Painted Desert, where colorful badlands, weathered rock formations, and pale clay hills stretch toward the horizon. Layers of white, red, brown, and gray tell a geological story millions of years in the making, while winding washes carve intricate paths through the arid landscape. Photographed under the crisp midday desert sun, this expansive view highlights the striking textures and vast scale that make this region one of the American Southwest's most captivating natural wonders.
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Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at 11:03 AM America/Phoenix
Focal Length
26mm
Shutter Speed
1/200 sec
Aperture
ƒ/11
ISO
64
Location
North America, The United States of America, Arizona, Woodruff, Petrified Forest National Park
Keywords
Desert Landscape, Landscapes & Nature, National Park, Painted Desert, Panorama, Photography Techniques, Rock, Scenic Vista, Texture
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 34.888939
Longitude: -109.80751
Altitude: 1,658.0 meters / 5,439.6 feet
Longitude: -109.80751
Altitude: 1,658.0 meters / 5,439.6 feet