Dawn Light on Mesa Dwellings Near Riyadh in across a floodplain after rain near Riyadh

Dawn Light on Mesa Dwellings Near Riyadh

by Johnnie Middleton

Pale first light of dawn spills across a wet floodplain near Riyadh, illuminating the base of a massive sandstone mesa. Dark storm clouds hang heavy overhead, against the rising sun that strikes the upper edges of the rock face. Deep alcoves carved into the rust-red and tan sedimentary layers house ancient cliff dwellings, their interiors remaining in deep shadow while the stone surfaces gleam with moisture. Puddles scattered across the foreground mirror the gray sky and the towering structure. Low-angle perspective emphasizes the verticality of the cliff, making the dwellings appear to rest directly against the sky. A long shadow stretches across the wet earth at the edge of the frame.

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Camera Leica M2*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M2 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 105mm
Aperture f/2.5
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 50
Film Fuji Velvia 50 colors
Location across a floodplain after rain near Riyadh
Date 1964-10-07
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 24.7838, 46.7705
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