The Candlestick: A Tower of Time
In the heart of **Canyonlands National Park, surrounded by endless gorges and ancient mesas, stands The Candlestick - a slender, solitary tower that seems to defy time. This column of rock, formed by millions of years of erosion, rises from the desert like a natural candle, a silent witness to a landscape that is constantly changing.
At sunrise, The Candlestick casts a long shadow over the depths of the surrounding canyon, while the soft morning light brings the red and orange hues of the sandstone to life. At sunset, the silhouette of the column transforms into a dramatic icon against a fiery sky, a moment that feels as if time stands still for a moment.
This photograph captures not only the shape and splendour of The Candlestick, but also the tranquillity and infinity of Canyonlands. It is more than an image; it is a story of patience, strength and nature in its purest form.
Bring the timeless beauty of the desert into your home - a reminder of how small we are in a world of greatness.
My name is Gerry van Roosmalen, photographer and author with a passion for images and stories that touch. After years in the corporate world, I followed my heart and chose photography in 2002. I completed the Fotovakschool in Apeldoorn, specialising in portrait and reportage photography.
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