
| The "sand" at White Sands isn't sand at all - but is gypsum (same material in "wall board"). The dunes have a somewhat sweet smell to them and rain has made the surface very textured, as evidenced in this early morning picture. |
September, 2000, White Sands National Monument, Alamogordo, NM
Nikon F5, Nikor 17mm-35mm/2.8, Fuji Velvia (around 17mm)
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