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White Sands National Monument

White Sands National Monument in the Tularosa Basin of New Mexico features the largest gypsum dune in the world. Encircled by the White Sands Missile base and Holloman Air Force Base, the park is occasionally closed due to the activities of both military installations but neither features prominently in the park's incredible ambiance. Worried about my photographic options by the heavy rain and bad weather I was delighted to realize that the white sands in the foreground of dark and often foreboding skies was a perfect contrast. The lighting was absolutely unique and captivating and my brief visit will not be my last.
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