This image was photographed on a bright summer day at mid-day.  I used the Mamiya RZ-67 with the Sekor 50mm ULD wide angle lens to expose the scene on Kodak Portra 160 VC negative film.  The camera was tripod mounted and mirror up and the lens stopped down to f/32.  The intensity of brightness is difficult to convey.  It was as if my eyes never really adjusted because of the direct sun reflecting off the white sand.  This light intensity coupled with the unusual plants which grow here make this a strangely beautiful place.