Ephemeral Glass
Death Valley National Park
Water in Death Valley is a rare thing, so when I located these ephemeral pools on satelite, I knew I had to go looking. After a few miles of walking, we found them. I visited this spot several times, but this particular evening was special. There was absolutely no wind, and the surface of the water was like glass, a perfect mirror. As the sunset colors began to fill the sky, they also filled the water below. This single bush, looking a bit like it was stranded in a temporary sea, created this incredible, symmetrical reflection. It was such a quiet, fleeting moment, the kind of surprise the desert gives you when you're patient. The stillness and the impossible color made it feel truly unique.