The photo was taken in Tassili n'Ajjer, a mountainous area in southeastern Algeria. The photo shows a large rock formation behind which the sun is just rising. The light is bright, but because the sun is still low, much of the rock remains in shadow. This gives the image a dark and subdued character. The rock forms a silhouette against the clear sky, and the backlight softens and diffuses the lines of the landscape.
It is a simple but powerful image of the desert in the early morning. The contrast between light and dark emphasises the shape of the rock and the emptiness of the surroundings. No movement can be seen in the distance, just the stillness of stone and sunlight.
Tassili n'Ajjer is known for its unusual rock formations and prehistoric art. In this photo, however, the emphasis is not on detail but on atmosphere. The play of light and shadow makes time stand still for a moment. It is an abstract portrait of the desert, in which the morning light softens the hard rocks.
                                
 
                                
                                        Diana and Ronnie like to travel to areas where few tourists come.
With our photography we want to take the viewer along on our journeys of discovery. We like to meet other people and enjoy the beauty of a country. We want to tell stories and thus touch the viewer, ..
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