14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Mesquite dunes sunrise in a sandstorm

I was lucky enough to witness this amazing sunrise at Mesquite Dunes at Death Valley National Park. What made it even more amazing was the mini-sand storm that got kicked up and added a glorious red hue to the sky.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2016
Date Uploaded: 05.2016
Photo Location: Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Copyright: © Sasakthi Abeysinghe
Awards
Photo of the Day: 05.18.16
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