This chapter testifies to our love of sand dunes. Being there at night is indeed a unique experience to live. Majestic and mysterious, vast and maybe hostile at first glance, they give us a unique perspective, a sense of power and smallness at the same time. The feeling of being alone is amplified by the fact that we are surrounded by an infinity of sand in every direction. Although it can be intimidating, being in these sand territories ignites some sense of euphoria, adventure, and freedom within us. Every desert can become a giant sandbox to explore and express our creativity. For us, the desert is one of those locations where we feel the need to go back. Sort of anchor points allowing us to see the progression we made over the years.

Once in a while, you get hit by luck. That pure moment of a chance you only experience because you were at the right place at the right moment. The night we created that image, it was very cloudy, and shooting the full moon was not something we had in mind. We did our framing using these two dunes to capture those dramatic clouds in the background. And without planning for it, the moon appeared at the perfect place in our framing. We plan most of our shots with the moon, the sun or the Milky Way. But there are also these special moments that bump into our lives once in a while, sparking more excitement about this whole story that we’re living. We’re lucky, and we’re conscious of it.