Plants and Dunes – White Sands

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Plants and Dunes – White Sands – White Sands National Park, New Mexico

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“Fortune favors the prepared mind” is a quote that has stuck with me since grade school, and it perfectly encapsulates my approach to landscape photography. Even though the afternoons and evenings weren’t ideal for taking pictures, I spent hours exploring the dunes, scouting for the best spots, and marking them on my map.

At dawn, I left the warmth of my car and braved the biting cold to reach this location. As the sky transitioned to blue hour, the clouds began to take shape, hinting at a potentially stunning sunrise. The previous night’s winds had smoothed the dunes, erasing any traces of footprints. I found the perfect composition at the base of a valley, with a field of Yucca plants stretching out before me.

Knowing exactly where the sun would rise, I positioned myself to capture a breathtaking sun star through one of the Yucca plants. As the landscape was bathed in a golden glow, the white sands shimmered, and the sky burst into a symphony of colors. It was a magical moment that I was ready to seize, thanks to careful preparation and a little bit of luck.Landscape photography with sun rising over a desert valley. White sand dunes and Yucca plants create a stunning foreground, while golden light bathes the landscape during the blue hour. The sky is vibrant with colorful clouds, and the sun star effect adds a dramatic touch to the scene. This image captures the beauty of a sunrise in the desert after a night of wind that swept the dunes clean.

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