The sight of a camel herd moving past our camp in the Sahara was startling. It seemed like a scene out of a movie. These particular dunes, in fact, have been the setting for many films, including "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Sahara." I isolated only a portion of the herd for this image, choosing a group of camels that was strung out against the sand instead of bunched together. I also made sure to include a solitary camel driver, walking alongside just below the herd. I also waited until this particular group of camels came opposite the huge, funnel-like shadow on the dunes just above them. It is the shadow that gives this image its expression and power, symbolizing a sense of both time and mystery.