White Sands, New Mexico 1941

"White Sands, New Mexico" is a striking 1941 photograph by American photographer Edward Weston. The image showcases the stark beauty of the New Mexico desert landscape, featuring a series of rolling sand dunes against a dramatic sky filled with billowing clouds. Weston's signature sharp focus and precise composition highlight the interplay of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and texture in the vast, undulating landscape. This photograph, like many of Weston's works, embodies the principles of straight photography, emphasizing the inherent beauty and form of natural subjects without manipulation. The photo captures the essence of the desert's stark beauty, showcasing the interplay of light, shadow, and form.