Description

Red Hill was a surprise to me when I visited Painted Hills in May 2024. It’s just not a feature that is photographed or promoted as much. Red Hill turned out to be one of my favorites, especially when the light came in from the side in late afternoon accentuating the textural difference between the red and tan clays that compose the hill. But what makes this shot special, for me, is the drama in the sky. The way the clouds appear to be stretching out from behind the hill give a slightly ominous, almost otherworldly feel to this shot. A storm did hit about an hour after taking this picture, right as we were leaving.

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