Dunhuang Sand Mountain

The contrast of the impact of water and lack thereof is startling.

Sand Drifts

Drifts of sand dunes mirroring the drifts of the sky above.

Desert Sunrise

Two figures stand below a dramatic sunrise over the desert.

Dry River Road

Taken from above on a railroad bridge, the river beneath clearly dry.

The Great Desert Railroad

In the land of drying corn cobs in the open air, such billboards could be seen.

Spines of Danxia

The Danxia Landform near Zhangye.

Qilianshan Sandstone Cliffs

Qilianshan Valley

Going Home

(Second Place Winner for Stamford Photography Club October 2017 Competition.)

Mati Temple

With a view on the Qilianshan Mountain Range in the distance.

The City King and Their Entourage

A common occurence - tourists and natives intermingle on the road to Qinghai Lake.

Big Sky Serenity

Late afternoon sun shines on the temple mount in the heart of the Qilianshan Range.

Qinghai Lake

The Tibetan language graces this monument on the shore of Qinghai Lake, elevation 3,600 meters above sea level.

High Steppe Shepharding

Sheep tend to themselves on the shores of Qinghai Lake.

Qinghai Lake Sunset

Pitching a tent overnight on a lake thousands of meters above sea level sounds romantic, but be prepared for the gusty wind at night in which you fear you will take flight with your tent as your wingmate.