Awe-inspiring photographs all have something in commonthe photographer was in the right place at the right time.

This event convinced him to extend his trip to snap a picture of the magnificent sight.

So, how did Cripps pull off this photograph?

Solar Eclipse Landscape Photography by Joshua Cripps

As for sand drifts, not just any dune would do.

Cripps had specific requirements for how tall the dune would have to be to make it get the shot.

Luckily, Cripps was able to find a sand dune that met his stringent criteria.

Solar Eclipse Landscape Photography by Joshua Cripps

With all the planning done, Cripps could only wait until the eclipse began.

Cripps is already thinking about shooting future eclipses, and he won’t have to wait too long.

Hes now brainstorming what hell shoot during that time.

Solar Eclipse Photography by Joshua Cripps

Over the span of 23-minutes, Cripps snapped 133 photos.

Solar Eclipse Landscape Photography by Joshua Cripps

Solar Eclipse Landscape Photography by Joshua Cripps

Solar Eclipse Landscape Photography by Joshua Cripps