Gypsum Dunes at Dawn Near Jeddah

Soft, diffused light from an overcast dawn washes over a vast valley floor near Jeddah, illuminating sweeping gypsum dunes that stretch toward the horizon. The white sand shifts under a gentle wind, creating subtle ripples across the surface. Patches of shallow water rest in the dune troughs, forming a perfect mirrored composition that doubles the pale sky. Early spring leaves the landscape bare, showing the stark texture of the gypsum crystals against the muted gray clouds. The wind whips across the surface, disturbing the water slightly while the dunes remain still. A sharp line of shadow marks the edge where the sand meets the reflective pool, at the base of the expansive view in a moment of quiet stillness.