The first pic is the final. Tried to combine the source pics to create a scene looking from a different direction. Spent a lot of time with the sky … clouds vs no clouds ( they’re not the subject) so ended up with whispering clouds just enough to bring the eye back into scene. I included the people to help give a sense of how immense the area actually is. Quite remarkable the mineral deposits, from snow capped mountains to dry salt basins. A fun painting.