Rock formations in the desert | Limited Edition of 10
In my solitary journeys as an artist, I found myself in the heart of a desert. A stark, almost lunar landscape presented itself, its backbone consisting of peculiar rock formations, their contours softened by aeons of weathering. This monochrome photograph is my testament to the enduring grandeur of this untouched wilderness.
As the sun journeyed across the sky, shadows played around the rocks, rendering their unusual profiles in a shifting chiaroscuro. The contrast between the light and the dark, the tangible and the intangible, deepens the emotional resonance of this image, allowing it to communicate the desert's silent narrative.
The monochrome palette of this picture lends an undeniable sense of timelessness. It streamlines the image, stripping it to its essence. Doing so urges the viewer to fathom the immeasurable forces that have relentlessly sculpted these rocks, creating a bridge between human contemplation and the inevitable passage of time.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2009
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
Free Worldwide Delivery
Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
Orders are shipped worldwide via Canada Post at no additional cost. Delivery times may vary based on destination and local customs processing.
During periods of travel for on-location photographic work, dispatch may be delayed until I return to the studio.
