In the southwestern United States, in the northern part of the state of Arizona, and in a square composition, the White Mesa Arch is powerfully central to the picture, its elegant, natural arch formed from light-coloured, almost chalk-white sandstone layers that glow softly in the first light of day.
Sunrise behind the arch provides a warm glow: a narrow, fiery strip of orange and gold glides along the horizon, streaking across the rough textures of the rock.
The arch itself is partly outlined by subtle rimlight, making its contours stand out brightly against the still cool blue shadows of the surroundings.
The desert floor around the arch shows muted colours-light sand tones, weathered rock textures and a few low bushes that barely move in the still morning.
The square cutout emphasises the vertical strength of the rock formations below the arch, while the open space in the middle gives just enough view of the dawning day sky. The whole scene feels serene, pure and unhurried-as if the desert is just waking up.
Henk Meijer is a professional landscape and city photographer based in the Netherlands. His work has been published worldwide in travel brochures, photo and glossy magazines, advertisements, flyers, magazines, book and CD covers, postcards, greeting cards, calendars, newspapers, TV displays,.. Read more…