This black-and-white photograph, taken in the Sahara Desert in Mauritania, shows an abstract and minimalist landscape in which only the sand dune is visible. No horizon or sky can be seen, just the surface of the dune that fills the entire photo. The shot puts the focus entirely on the interplay of lines formed in the sand by the wind.
The lines in the sand form a pattern reminiscent of a labyrinth. They meander gently across the image, with no clear direction. Some lines run parallel, others subtly intersect or disappear into shadows. The lack of colour makes the shapes stand out more strongly. Light and dark alternate in calm tones of grey and white.
The picture shows the structure and movement of the desert sand, without anything else to distract from it. The simplicity makes the image powerful. This kind of desert landscape is characteristic of the Sahara: quiet, layered and full of detail on closer inspection.
This shot is an example of how minimalist photography in the desert can also be abstract. It shows how natural forces leave patterns in the sand - marks that are temporary, but visually strong.
Diana and Ronnie like to travel to areas where few tourists come.
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