Desert Constellations
Death Valley National Park
I've always found a certain beauty in fresh mud, especially out here in Death Valley. After a rain, it settles into these incredible patterns and tonalities that work so well in black and white. The light was just right, catching the tops of these small ripples and creating this deep, liquid shine. What really drew me in, though, were the tiny bits of debris scattered across the surface. The wind had blown them onto the wet mud, and they caught the light like little stars. It created this unexpected celestial scene, a small galaxy right there at my feet in the wash.