Monolith Under Gathering Sky

A dramatic black and white photograph of a towering rock formation rising from arid plains beneath a vast, textured sky filled with heavy, swirling clouds.

Monolith Under Gathering Sky

A solitary rock formation dwarfed by turbulent, luminous clouds.

About the photograph

The monumental rock stands isolated, its vertical presence accentuated by the sweep and weight of the sky above. The interplay of light and shadow in the clouds amplifies the sense of scale and solitude, rendering the landform both anchor and witness beneath an unsettled atmosphere.

Technical details

Camera
PENTAX PENTAX K-5
Lens
smc PENTAX-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR
Focal length
35mm
Aperture
f/14
Shutter
1/200s
ISO
100
Captured
September 4, 2014
More context
black and white (9)dramatic sky (9)fine art photography (7)desert landscape (6)clouds (3)solitude (3)atmosphere (1)monolith (1)rock formation (1)scale (1)

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