A sun-drenched suburban street in Rancho Mirage, California is left in quiet disarray following a sudden flash flood, with debris and sediment streaking across the manicured landscape. Joel Sternfeld's large-format color photograph captures the striking contrast between the orderly, affluent surroundings and the raw, indifferent power of nature. The lush chromogenic print renders the aftermath in vivid, saturated tones, highlighting the fragile coexistence of human habitation and the unpredictable desert environment.