A Measure of Light – Death Valley
Across a landscape held in deep shadow, a narrow ridge catches the low golden light.
The illuminated sand reveals delicate wind-carved textures, while the surrounding dunes gradually disappear into tones of charcoal and midnight blue.
A narrow ribbon of golden sunlight follows the crest of a solitary dune, separating its graceful form from the surrounding darkness. Photographed in Death Valley, Edge of Light transforms the desert into a minimalist study of line, contrast, and quiet strength.
The Location
Eureka Dunes occupy a narrow corridor along the western edge of the Last Chance Range in the remote northern reaches of Death Valley National Park. The dune field rises nearly 700 feet above the valley floor – the tallest in California and among the tallest in North America. Access requires 9 miles of unpaved road beyond the nearest pavement, and the valley receives fewer visitors in a year than most national parks see in an afternoon.
The panoramic composition concentrates attention on this brief meeting of light and darkness. Rather than presenting the desert in its full scale, A Measure of Light isolates one quiet moment when a simple dune becomes shape, rhythm, and luminous form. The restrained color palette and generous areas of darkness give the photograph a peaceful yet dramatic presence, making it particularly effective in contemporary interiors and on darker walls.
The Edition
A Measure of Light: is released as a strictly limited edition of 15 prints worldwide, offered in three sizes. Once the 15th print is sold, the image is permanently retired.
Every print is:
• Hand-signed and numbered on the recto by the artist
• Accompanied by a serialized Certificate of Authenticity with dual-hologram provenance
• Personally inspected before leaving the studio
• Registered in the Light & Shadows edition archive
Current edition status: Edition 5 of 15 available. 10 sold.
The Capture
System: Hasselblad medium format
Lens: 300 mm
Exposure: 2.5s / 16 aperture /50 ISO]
Date: 04.2018
Time: first light,15 minutes after sunrise
GPS Region: Eureka Valley, Inyo County, California
The Print
Every Signature Series work is produced on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm – a 100% cotton, acid-free, museum-grade paper-using archival carbon pigments rated for over 100 years of color stability under standard display conditions.
The 36″x72″” panoramic format is the artist’s recommended presentation for this image – the scale at which the ridgeline achieves full presence and the tonal gradations of the dune face become visible across the room.
The print ships in a bespoke archival sleeve, signed, numbered, and accompanied by its Certificate of Authenticity. Framing in hand-finished hardwood (natural oak, blackened ash, or walnut) with museum glass is available on request.
