A haunting aerial photograph by David Maisel captures the otherworldly surface of a dying lake, its waters transformed into a swirling tapestry of deep crimson, rust, and burnt sienna hues caused by mineral deposits and microorganisms. The abstract composition blurs the boundary between landscape photography and painterly abstraction, evoking both beauty and environmental devastation. Maisel's large-scale chromogenic print confronts the viewer with the sublime yet unsettling consequences of human impact on natural ecosystems.