sand storm survivor

the deserts of northern kenya are among some of the windiest places in the world. sadly for those who wish to harvest wind for electricity, most of the area is very, very remote and too far away to plug into any grid. as one drives north of a place with the name of north horr (and, yes, this is pronounced as you're imagining it and, yes, there is a south horr although it is quite a long way from north horr), one moves through a land into which few venture. it is hot, desolate ... and windy. this image is made in the heat of the day, sun overhead, wind howling across the desolate plain, sand and dust filling the air. against all these odds, the occasional tree holds out.

thanks for looking; let me know what you think - it WAS bright and dusty - i have tried to capture if not embrace this. as always, have a look at the L A R G E R image for details!

hasselblad 500c/m, 80mm, delta 100 b&w film, no filters.