7:12 AM - The dune area near the Totem. Tom drove us to a delicate area where the Totem could be framed with foreground dunes and bushes. The clouds were fantastic by this time, weakly developing cumulus filling the sky. Our guide Tom was very careful to demonstrate and guide us through the area as not to disturb the sand for future photographers. I'm thankful he did the same to the groups he brought through earlier in the week...