23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Borne of the Wind
Sand dunes are constantly reshaping. The delicate ripples and ridges are ever changing as even a gentle breeze can influence the way dunes look. Light creates a magical contrast between lightness and darkness, giving shadows a bluish tint under the afternoon sunlight.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Alamosa, Colorado, United States of America |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 8 |
| Copyright: | © Graciela Caldero |