Monochrome Desert and Sierra Nevada Vista

A monochrome landscape of a vast California desert where the arid plains meet a jagged mountain range. Taken from a low, wide-angle vantage in late afternoon, the scene is bathed in strong directional light that carves dramatic, long shadows. In the foreground lie wind-swept sand dunes with subtle ripples and scattered rocks; midground silhouettes of Joshua trees or yucca stand stark against the mid-gray sky; the distant Sierra Nevada or Mojave foothills rise in hard, crystal-clear silhouette. High-contrast black and white, with rich texture in sand, rock, and cliff faces, and a broad tonal range from deep blacks to bright highlights. Use a wide-angle lens (roughly 16–24mm), crisp detail throughout, optional film grain or texture to evoke timeless desert imagery; overall mood should be quiet, epic, and cinematic, reminiscent of Death Valley or California desert landscapes.