Star Shape Big Dune Amargosa Dune Nye County Amargosa Valley Nevada Americana Collection

Big Dune – Americana Collection

Nevada’s Big Dune of Amargosa Valley is a star dune, produced when the dominant wind blows a steep side of the dune and results in an arm. As the wind shifts, more steep sides are created, and the arms of the dune rotate around the center, producing a star shape.


aerial platform: DJI Mavic Pro | camera: FC220 | lens: 4.7mm
focal length: 4.7mm | exposure: f/2.2 – 1/2146 – ISO 100
FAA UAS Part 107 Licensed