Mono Lake Sunrise
Camera
Hasselblad X2D 100C
Lens
Hasselblad XCD 80mm f/1.9
Exposure
4m 16s @ f/11
Filters
Breakthrough Photography X4 ND
Print Sizes
10”x10”
20”x20”
28”x28” (max. size @300dpi)
Peizography Prints
Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta (Gloss)
Canson Infinity Rag Photographique II (Matte)
Giclée Prints
Canson Baryta Prestige II
Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta
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When Stone Meets Light: A Brilliant Sunrise at Mono Lake
As the sun rises fully, Mono Lake shifts from introspection to revelation. In this brilliant sunrise, light becomes an active participant—sculpting form, defining space, and bringing clarity to a landscape shaped over millennia. The photograph is energized by contrast and precision, yet remains grounded in balance and control.
The tufa towers take on a commanding presence, their complex mineral structures rendered in crisp detail. Light wraps around their edges, emphasizing texture and dimensionality, while their reflections stretch downward into the lake in fluid, elongated shapes. The water, smoothed by long exposure, acts as both mirror and counterpoint—softening the scene while amplifying its visual rhythm.
The distant mountains are clearly articulated, layered across the horizon with increasing luminosity. This clarity creates a strong sense of depth, guiding the eye outward and reinforcing the vastness of the basin. The sky, brighter and more assertive than in the moody counterpart, frames the scene with openness rather than restraint.
Where the earlier moody image meditates, this one affirms. It speaks to the transformative power of light and its ability to reveal complexity, structure, and scale. The photograph celebrates Mono Lake not only as a geological wonder, but as a dynamic visual dialogue between stone, water, and morning light—a moment where endurance and brilliance coexist.