Badlands Spire Size:24x36 the final result does not

the final result does not represent a single moment in time

Their broad pads and long spines create natural barriers

I didn’t know if I would ever see this formation again

with frequent pull-offs that place viewers directly above the canyon

Light plays an outsized role here

Badlands Spire Size:24x36 the final result does notBisti Badlands, New Mexico, United States This photograph was created in the Bisti Badlands during the final moments before sunset, after spending multiple visits exploring the area for less familiar compositions. While the region is well known for its dramatic terrain, each trip has focused on moving beyond established viewpoints and finding formations that reveal themselves only from specific angles and light conditions. The spire in this image was