Fluidr / Desert Abstractions by Neokentin

In converting this dune landscape to black and white, I sought to emphasize the graphic quality of nature's patterns. The lone cloud adds a crucial element that brings scale and drama to the composition, while the dark sky creates the perfect contrast for the delicate dune ripples.

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This photo was taken in: United States > California > Inyo > Beatty Junction >

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