Kayenta Sand Dunes
Kayenta, AZ
Scattered sand dunes near Kayenta form wind-sculpted patterns on the desert floor with views toward distant mesas and buttes. The dunes are relatively small but offer foreground interest for landscape photography with the broader Navajo Nation scenery as backdrop. Wind-rippled textures in the sand become pronounced in low-angle light.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- golden hour
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Shot Types
- detaillandscapewide
- Best Seasons
- springfallwinter
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