Monument Valley late sunset | Limited Edition of 10
Monument Valley at Sunset – Iconic Buttes in Twilight
This breathtaking sunset photograph of Monument Valley at sunset captures the iconic silhouette of the towering buttes against a sky painted with soft hues of gold and amber. The last light of the day gently caresses the land, highlighting the rugged terrain and casting long shadows that stretch across the desert floor. Each of the three massive buttes stands tall, their forms etched against the fading light, timeless and steadfast. The seemingly endless landscape draws your eye toward the horizon, where the sky melts into the earth in a seamless transition of light and shadow.
What strikes me most about this scene is its quiet, almost reverent beauty. The stillness of the valley at this hour, when the sun dips below the horizon and the sky takes on its soft twilight tones, feels almost sacred. The textures of the rocky buttes are subtly illuminated, revealing their ancient, weathered surfaces, shaped by eons of erosion. It’s a scene that speaks of time, endurance, and the unchanging nature of the land in contrast to the fleeting light of the sunset.
There’s a small road winding through the valley, barely noticeable, with what appears to be a single vehicle parked in the distance, giving a sense of scale to the grandeur of the buttes. It’s a reminder of how vast and untamed this place is, a landscape that dwarfs any human presence. This image, taken just at the edge of nightfall, captures the valley in a peaceful, contemplative state—a place where time seems to stand still.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2010
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.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
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