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White Sands - #2

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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