Sentences with phrase «stark beauty»

The desolation and stark beauty of Fraser's eastern dunes exist only a short walk from subtropical rainforest that is teeming with life of every shade of green.

Jesse James obscured by tall wheat; his iconic image approaching a stopped locomotive, doused in smoke and steam; snow - streaked scenes washed out in stark beauty; his dead, displayed body reflected in the lens of a camera — you name it.

My itinerary was Torre del Paine National Park, a preserve of stark beauty with jagged peaks bisected by frozen glacial rivers of ice, herds of guanacos, nandus (large ostrich - like birds also called rheas), foxes and, most nearly - extinct of all, the rarely - seen authentic cowboy.

In any case, Ida's cultivatedly stark beauty is neither merely decorative nor a shortcut to transcendental exaltation (as its opening shots might suggest).

This lyrical memoir will transport you to the breathtaking landscapes of West Africa, whose stark beauties will instill wonder in even the most experienced traveler.

It is impossible not to be inspired by the size and stark beauty of this little understood country — and its people who are warm and generous even when a language barrier makes everyday communication a little more challenging.

Such a mentality is reflected in the environment and Larry Smith's sublime cinematography captures it in all it's stark beauty with a wonderfully fitting music score to compliment the images.

They live on the great stretches of parrie and mountain that give the state its awe - inspiring and stark beauty.

I love the stark beauty of a winter's night.

These baby names evoke the stark beauty of «Old Man Winter.»

In the northern winter months we are surrounded by the stark beauty of chilled landscapes.

It is a landscape of stark beauty.

While Rockstar San Diego may find some difficulty in filling its open expanses with interesting and emergent play, it does imbue it with a stark beauty and compelling narrative that makes Redemption more than just an allusion to cinema, but a piece of work that can confidently stand next to it.

The film lacks the narrative tightness, stark beauty, and gripping intensity of Granik's feature - film work.

I assume it is unintentional but I can not help thinking about those films by virtue of how her stark beauty is rendered in these scenes.

Like the film's bike, with its bright green frame and yellow handlebar streamers, Wadjda is an object of stark beauty, an oasis of free - spirited cinema emerging from the desert.

And the images we see have a stark beauty, with the actors framed like daguerreotype photographs, staring into that unhopeful horizon.

It's only with Gheorge's help that Johnny begins to perceive the stark beauty all around him.

I was a much bigger fan of the emotional depth of both Mustang and Phoenix, films with absolute knockout endings that may not have the stark beauty of The Assassin, but stuck with me as experiences far longer.

There's a stark beauty to the high desert surrounding Rangely, which is also home to some of the best fishing, hunting, and outdoor sporting in the state.

The Range Rovers looked so at home in the stark beauty of the dunes.

Heading into my sophomore summer, I applied for two jobs: as an intern at the highly scientific Yerkes Primate Research Center, in Atlanta, and as a prep chef at Sierra Camp, a family vacation spot for Stanford alumni on the pristine shores of Fallen Leaf Lake, abutting the stark beauty of Desolation Wilderness in Eldorado National Forest.

A poignant, sexy and heartwarming love story set against the stark beauty of the Alaskan wilderness.

The darkness of Ron Rash's work contrasts with its unexpected sensitivity and stark beauty in a manner that could only be accomplished by this master of the short story form.

Guojing's sepia - toned panels illustrate the stark beauty of the snowy streets, which are a sharp contrast to the dim, quiet wood where the little girl ends up — she's fallen asleep on the bus and misses her stop.

A tranquil retreat, Amanjena reflects the region's Moorish heritage in every graceful arch, stone courtyard and rose petal - strewn fountain, its sun - paled red walls and reflective pools paying homage to North Africa's stark beauty and rich history.

Scenic Highlights: Immerse yourself in the stark beauty of Death Valley, cross the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains, explore world - famous Yosemite National Park, marvel at ancient trees in Sequoia National Park, visit the world renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Encounter a range of scenic splendours such as the stark beauty of the Karoo region, the flourishing cane fields of KwaZulu Natal and the lush South African Garden Route.

At the heart of the legendary Australian outback is desert country of stark beauty that is simply known as the Red Centre.

As the second - largest country in the world (after Russia), Canada boasts a wealth of diverse landscapes, from the stark beauty of the glacier - hewn valleys to the lush forests surrounding Maligne Lake.

Special touches like hand - crafted doors, elegant wood detailing, modernist furnishings and craftsman cabinetry enhance the stark beauty of Casa Mirador's streamlined architecture, vaulted ceilings, fully - equipped chef's kitchen, and breathtaking near - 180 degree view of the ocean.

Its stark beauty, and promise of a complete escape from it all, is made all the more tantalising by the presence of the only free self sustaining white lions in the world.

There is plenty to do on Lanzarote holidays, with its volcanic backdrop and a wealth of beaches to choose from, Lanzarote's attractions are focused on the stark beauty of its surroundings.

Only accessed by foot, you can spend hours walking the trails and enjoying the stark beauty of five miles of coastline, steep cliffs plunging into the turquoise sea and white sandy coves.

Spend the afternoon cooling off in the sparkling swimming pool, and have your cocktails on the patio, overlooking the stark beauty of the Klein Karoo at sundown.

The grand ruins of Khandar Fort reveal Rajasthan's stark beauty

Stop along the way at Kimberley and the Big Hole, as well as the Fish River Canyon, before taking in the stark beauty of the Namib Desert and Sossusvlei.

The resultant works, he said, came to reflect his interest in «nature that has been modified by man — parks or town squares with walls» and in «the stark beauty of dividing a flat solid plane.»

Grosse's singular approach highlights the potential of painting as a medium, and encapsulates the stark beauty of this manmade structure and its natural surroundings.

Cass McCombs, who was born in Northern California in 1977, is a wordsmith of great economy and precision, whose work is notable for its stark beauty, play with musical genre, and layered, sometimes deceptive, narrative.

On way back to Texas, stops in Santa Fe for first time and is immediately impressed by New Mexico's vast skies and vistas and the stark beauty of its landscape forms.

In this exhibition, Grosse's singular approach highlights the possibilities of painting as a medium, and encapsulates the stark beauty of the natural and manmade structures in which this installation is contextualized.

The stark beauty and desolation of the desert is beautifully captured by the artists Samantha Fields, Kim Stringfellow, Carol Es, Catherine Ruane, Aline Mare, Ron Pinkerton, Nicolas Shake, Randi Hokett and Marthe Aponte.

Kusama employs a strange combination of invention and convention mixed with eccentricity and stark beauty.

I post it here simply for the sake of its stunning, stark beauty (Credit: NASA / JPL, CalTech / UMD):

Samsung's UI may add a bunch of bells and whistles, but we love the stark beauty and slick smoothness of stock Android — and the promise of regular security updates is a massive point in the Nokia device's favor.

Although the power stations do detract from the local views, visitors have nevertheless long been seduced by the area's bird reserve, RSPB Dungeness, and the stark beauty of the largest stretch of shingle beach in Europe.