Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes No. 2
This is a south view at sunrise. Tucki Mountain, the northern end of the Panamint Range, is in the background. The crest of this wave of sand is about 10 feet (3 meters) high.

Print No. A99-8-10

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes No. 3
This view, and the following two views, face the northeast just before sunset. The Grapevine Mountains of the Amargosa Range are in the background. Shown in progression, you can see the dunes gradually change from bright yellow to golden hues as the sun approaches the horizon.

Print No. A99-30-4

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes No. 4

Print No. A99-30-7

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes No. 5

Print No. A99-30-9

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Sandstorm
In this risky photo (in terms of camera equipment), the shifting and building of the sand dunes is caught in action. This is the same sandstorm seen in the photo below.

Print No. C99-27-2

Mesquite Flat Sandstorm at Sunset
In this view looking west across Mesquite Flat, barely perceptible solar rays radiate from behind the clouds and illuminate the blowing sand as the sandstorm approaches the sand dunes to the south.

Print No. C99-28-11

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