Desert Sentinel

A stark, dead mesquite tree stands sentinel against the vast expanse of the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley, California. Captured in August 2014, this composition highlights the enduring beauty of the desert landscape and the resilience of life in extreme conditions.

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Details

Camera & Exposure

Camera: SONY ILCA-77M2
Lens: 24-105mm F3.5-4.5
Aperture: 71/10
Shutter: 1/125
Focal Length: 180/10
Flash: 16
White Balance: 1
Exposure Program: 3
Metering: 5

Image

Dimensions: 2000 × 1333 px
Date Taken: August 9, 2014 at 5:18 PM
GPS: 36°36'24.8"N 117°6'56.8"W

Keywords

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IPTC Metadata

Location

State/Province: California
Country: USA
Location: Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Death

Credits

Author: Evgeny Drokov
Title: Freelance photographer

Content

Headline: Desert Sentinel
Title: Desert Sentinel

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