SEPTEMBER 2003 – Sunlight and shadow are fighting over the rocks of Mono Lake, California, shortly before sunset. Photo © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com
The story behind the image
Here is yet another image of Mono Lake, the iconic beauty in California.
The sun in the late afternoon had begun to cast long shadows. Some rocks emerging from the lake surface were already in the shadows while rocks that were nearby were still illuminated. What’s more, the rocks and the clear sky were reflected by the water, transforming the rocks in front of us almost into silhouettes. The dunes on the opposite shore were still brightly illuminated.
I love this image for the strong contrasts and gentle colors in the back. It expresses the quiet afternoon mood at the lake perfectly.
Design ideas
The high resolution image
| Capture Date | 23-SEP-2003 |
| Location | Lee Vining, CA |
| Camera | Canon AE-1 Program |
| Image Source | Fuji Slide Film |
| Digital Image Source | EPSON Perfection 4870 Photo |
| Digital Image Source Format | TIFF, 48 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Format | JPEG, 24 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Dimensions | 6548 x 3208 Pixels |
| Copyright | © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com |
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