The Fisher Towers, just outside of Moab, are an illusion. They are patterns etched into the side of a hill, looking very much like a city skyline. When the late afternoon washes them in golden light, they can acquire a sense of dimension, as if some of the “buildings” are closer to us than others. In actuality, they are all part of the same hill. In this image, I was able to use the late afternoon light and the shadows of overhead clouds to offer a dimensional illusion of massive futuristic city. The clouds throw the foreground into deep shadow, anchoring the image. The hill itself is also abstracted by the shadows of the clouds. The actual clouds, dark with rain, echo the darkness of the hill and foreground.