Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Photograph by Vlad Min , My Shot

The inclusion of the motorcycle in this image is essential to understanding the scale of the setting, and that detail is what makes this shot work. Also, a person riding a motorcycle is a far more effective detail than a passing car would have been; we feel the emptiness of the long, winding road even more acutely.

Although the image has great light and the curves make for a graceful composition, it s not complete without the motorcycle. Getting a shot like this may require a long wait, but a key detail, however small, may make the shot.

Photo Tip: Even if you have to wait a long time for the right kind of detail, it s worth it if it means capturing the element that makes the shot.