Monuments of time by Guy Lambrechts Photography

About "Monuments of time"

by Guy Lambrechts Photography

About the artwork

This photograph shows a vast desert landscape dominated by impressive rock formations rising from the earth like giant monoliths. The front formation immediately draws attention, with its massive yet detailed structure, while the formations behind it fade into a misty shade of blue in the distance, creating a sense of depth and distance.

The mood of the picture is calm and introspective, with an almost mythic quality that emphasises the grandeur and solitude of the natural world. The artistic quality lies in the way the rock formations are captured against a clear, expansive sky, which enhances the sense of scale and timelessness.

The composition of the photograph is simple but effective, with the largest rock formation prominent in the centre and the other formations slowly fading into the background. The horizontal lines of the desert floor contrast with the vertical strength of the rocks, making for a balanced and harmonious composition.

The lighting is subtle, with the sun low in the sky, creating long shadows that emphasise the texture of the rocks. The contrast between the warm earth tones of the rocks and the cool blue sky creates a striking but natural colour combination. There is a rhythm to the repetition of the shapes of the rocks, which stand like a series of monuments in the desert.

When I took this photograph, I chose an eye-level perspective to capture the vastness of the landscape and the imposing rock formations.