Rock formation and moon

One strength of this image, to me, is how it made me wonder about the geothermal forces responsible for the boulders' placement. I suspect that the original color version didn't have the same degree of impact. And, by the way, the moon's presence is an added bonus.

Nice light and shadows.

Very nice Supriyo; this immediately drew my attention. I like how the rock formation seems to be contemplating the pale and distant moon. Like all good photographs it connects on some emotional level and inspires me.

Jack, thank you for your inspiring comment. The composition was constructed keeping in mind the analogy between the curve of the moon and that of the rock profiles. So, it's great that it appealed to you.

Chris, many thanks for your comment.

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Michael, Thank you for your comment. Joshua Tree is an ideal place for feeling the impact of the forces responsible for shaping our earth. Sometimes when you see a huge boulder arranged in an awkward angle, you ask yourself how on earth could it be stable in that position for millennia. I think, the color version of course places more emphasis on the blues and lacks the elegant grey tone of the sky in the BW version. Since you mentioned it, I thought I would post the color version with some retouching in PS.