Sahara · Sahara · 2024
Points of Reference
by Davide Terrile·Support
A solitary tree, an off-road vehicle, and a small group of people disrupt the horizontality of a desert landscape. One of the figures, wearing traditional clothing, makes a wide gesture while part of their garment is moved by the wind. The scene depicts a pause, a moment of human interaction in a vast space.
The composition is built on a low horizon line, leaving ample breathing space for the expanse of the desert. The three visual focal points — tree, figures, vehicle — are arranged as isolated accents, creating a balance that emphasizes the distance between them. The stopped-down aperture at f/11 keeps the entire scene in focus, from the foreground ground to the background hills.