Why removing color made this photograph of a well-known desert landscape more powerful than ever

A black and white photograph captures the highly textured, brain-like rock formations of White Pocket reflecting in a small, dark pool of water under a bright sky.

White Pocket, located in Arizona's remote Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, requires a challenging four-wheel-drive journey across rough dirt roads. Yet despite its remoteness and the commitment required to reach it, the location has been photographed extensively.

This image by American photographer Dave Drost, however, shows that even well-known locations can yield fresh interpretations when approached with a clear creative vision.