Gold Winner

Alien Sunset

Photographer

Craig Bill

Category

Nature Photography - Golden Hour

Company

Craig Bill Photography

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2022

Country / Region

United States

Slightly South of Bisti Wilderness Area in New Mexico, an ancient remnant of lush, wetlands and forests in the age of dinosaurs lies desiccated and broken - The Valley Of Dreams. These are small areas were the skin of the land is torn open from erosion to reveal geologic and out of place structures and formations. And just like Bisti, it completely lacks trails and directions.



On this adventure, the plan was to find and photograph the Alien Throne and surrounding features as the planet flipped the sun from one side of the horizon to the other. Even though waterfalls, rain forests, glaciers and mountains are obvious places to soak in the Earth’s energy, I have always returned to the desert - seeking the company of her more primal and subtle soul. The stoic features of the Valley of Dreams is a perfect meeting place of such a search.



“Alien Sunset” was some of the first captures after setting up camp. The moon was showing off and I was pleased to see sun rays radiating from the last light - all while relaxing and basking in the low sun glow.

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