White Sands National Park

This stunning image of the White Sands National Park captures the ethereal beauty of New Mexico's dunes in the soft light of predawn. A large dune curves down from the upper left, filling the foreground with rippling sand. The interplay of light creates a striking contrast: the backside of the sand ripples, bathed in cooler blue tones, while the front sides, facing east, glow with warmer hues. In the background, another dune rises, leading up to a sky that transitions from a pinkish-purple at the horizon to a serene blue higher above. Captured by Andy Cook, this peaceful yet dynamic scene highlights the dramatic landscapes of White Sands at sunrise.
American Southwest