Camelback

"In the quiet moments before dawn, I positioned myself to capture one of Phoenix's most iconic landmarks bathed in the day's first light. As the sun crept above the horizon, Camelback Mountain emerged from the shadows, its distinctive profile sculpted in rich burgundy hues against a canvas of lavender sky. The mountain's rugged features, so reminiscent of its namesake desert dweller, were dramatized by the angular morning light, while the modern homes dotting its base created a compelling contrast between wilderness and civilization. This image captures that magical moment when the rising sun transforms the urban desert landscape into a symphony of light and shadow, revealing the enduring majesty of this beloved Arizona landmark." — Jon Wendell