White Sands National Monument, New Mexico

The sand is actually fine particles of gypsum--the same material that's in drywall--rather than the tan quartz beach sand. The mountains to the west of the area contain a layer of gypsum that has been eroded to form the otherworldly white dunes.

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GreenBeanPrime says:

Very nice. Reminds me of a scene from Dune.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Oakland Patrick says:

Really like this Steve. Love the raked texture in the sand.
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Mr. Boutwell [deleted] says:

Very nice. The color is pleasing.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

SteveA. says:

Amazing place.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

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White Sands National Monument, New Mexico

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