Desert Fire #1 (Burning Palms) Possibly 1983 - 1994

Richard Misrach's "Desert Fire #1 (Burning Palms)" is a powerful color photograph that captures the raw beauty and destructive force of nature. The image depicts a grove of palm trees engulfed in flames, with smoke billowing into the sky. Misrach, known for his large-scale landscape photography, masterfully utilizes color and composition to evoke a sense of both awe and devastation. "Desert Fire #1 (Burning Palms)" is a striking example of Misrach's fascination with the American West, specifically its stark beauty and its vulnerability to the forces of nature.