The passage describes a vivid landscape at dusk, where mountains resembling crumpled butcher paper are enveloped in sharp shadows. The scene includes a dry lake that glimmers in the fading light, evoking the image of the Mare Imbrium, a lunar feature. This setting captures the haunting beauty of nature as day transitions into night.
Amidst this tranquil yet tense atmosphere, herds of deer are seen moving in the twilight, pursued by wolves that blend in seamlessly with the desert terrain. This imagery highlights the raw and often brutal interplay of survival in the wild, emphasizing both the elegance and ferocity present in the natural world.