Mesa de Anguila at Sunset Size:40x60 the lack of light pollution

the lack of light pollution allows both moonlight and starlight to define the landscape

Wildflowers bloom aggressively in the short alpine season

swim across the desert night

using a 600mm lens

building the illumination gradually to avoid harsh hotspots and to maintain texture within the concrete interior

Mesa de Anguila at Sunset Size:40x60 the lack of light pollutionMesa de Anguila, Big Bend National Park, Texas This photograph was made on the rim of Mesa de Anguila during sunset, overlooking a tight bend in the Rio Grande far below. The vantage point sits high above the river, fully exposed, with no shelter from wind or sun. I worked close to a cluster of prickly pear at the edge of the rim, letting the cactus form a barrier between myself and the drop beyond it. The wide angle emphasized proximity, placing the