Mono Lake II, 1979

The black-and-white photograph features a serene and reflective body of water surrounded by stark, rugged formations that jut out of the lake's surface, their rough textures contrasting sharply with the stillness of the water, which mirrors the formations and the distant horizon. The sky, stretched out above, hints at motion with its streaking clouds, adding a dynamic element to an otherwise calm scene, while the distant mountains provide a timeless, immutable backdrop that anchors the composition.