Freewriting about an Image

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Make a list of 5-7 observations of the image.
* This image is an artwork of time and mother Earth. It has been forming for probably thousands of years.
* A bedrock seems to be corroded extensively through years of exposure to the harsh elements of nature.
* The structures look as if an intelligent being designed them to look the way they are.
* Amidst the solid structures, the sand gives a complementary texture and feel to the image.
* The lighting in the picture provides a balance, such that the setting is brightly lit with a light colored setting, while the shadows cast a shadow.
* Beyond the subject, a vaster area of geographic magnificence is showcased, such as the wide desert and gigantic rock mound.
* The blue sky contrasts with the ornateness of the sand and rock, which makes it feature the vastness of both elements.
Describe the image
The picture depicts the theme of stillness and time. Amidst the stillness depicted in the picture, time even though visually absent, is the most prominent element of the picture. Time created the greatest transformation to the seemingly indomitable and durable rock. Time is featured in the rays of light from day, the casted, shadow and the blue sky.
Zoom in on the image and describe close up
When zoomed in, various textures are revealed. The rough hard looking texture of the rocky pillars contrasts with the flowing and smoothness of the sand. Besides being rough and hard, smooth and soft, the contrasting characteris...