Clear blue sky with a few clouds. Bright sun on the horizon, providing warm and beautiful lighting. Land: Endless stretch of golden sand with some sand hills. There could be desert plants like cacti or Joshua trees for which the Mojave Desert is famous. Visual Details Long shadows of objects to enhance the effect of falling sunlight. The element of human life. Environment: Large boulders or natural rock formations that characterize some areas of the California desert. Perhaps a small oasis could be included in the background to create an interesting contrast. Colors: Use warm colors such as orange and yellow for the sand, and light blue for the sky.