The Long Chance

Set against the backdrop of the Colorado desert at dawn, the narrative opens with a coyote greeting the morning light. As the sun rises, seven figures emerge from the shadows, slowly revealing themselves as they traverse the arid landscape. The coyote, intrigued yet wary, contemplates the arrival of these "desert rats" and their burro train, hinting at a blend of survival instincts and the harsh realities of life in such a desolate environment. The scene captures the stark beauty and tension of nature's interplay with human intrusion.