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