Wherever that land is, you've used it to great effect. Love the way you've put this together in what looks to have been a challenging balance between location,light, and composition. Fine shot.
Appreciate your insight on this image. Created in the high desert near Twenty-Nine Palms the lighting was harsh, hot, and very contrasty. I tried to make it work as is. Appreciate your sensitivity to the image creation and I am grateful you left such an aware comment.