I wish I had 100 more images like this, but the lighting conditions have to be just right. On rare occasion, lighting on the primary object in a scene simply "glows". This was one such instance where the pale rock of the hoodoo stands in stark contrast to the rock walls behind it that are just barely receiving the first rays of the morning sun. It's ideal lighting and a perfect scenario when all of the elements of a scene cooperate. The lighting in this scene adds a magical element to an otherworldly environment. I was happy to have this place all to myself this beautiful morning. I literally ran from scene to scene...

Canon EOS 5D, Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L @ 160mm, 1/400 sec @f/9, ISO equiv 100, Calumet 8000 Carbon Fiber Tripod, Gitzo G1276 Ballhead, Black & White conversion in Nik Silver Efex Pro