Silhouette of a Joshua Tree Against a Dramatic Sky

Create a breathtaking black-and-white photograph featuring a solitary Joshua tree with its spiky, sprawling branches in crisp silhouette against a dramatic sky. Use a wide-angle perspective to emphasize the vast desert foreground and expansive sky, with the tree placed off-center according to the rule of thirds. Capture strong contrast: deep blacks in the trunk and shadows, pure whites along the sunlit edges of the branches, and rich midtones in the textured desert ground. Include a textured sky with layered clouds or a bold gradient to enhance drama. Add a subtle film grain or texture to evoke a timeless, classic look, and ensure sharp focus on the tree with a gentle blur to the distant horizon if desired. Ideal aspect ratio 3:2, high resolution, filmic tonal range, sense of scale and solitude.