There were also some pretty distinctive rock formations visible in the scenes where Luke locates R2.

These rock formations also appear in some of the behind the scenes shots.

For instance, these are images of the place where Luke parked his landspeeder.

This is certainly one of the scariest of the big scary rocks in the canyon.

Soon after locating R2, Luke is attacked by Sandpeople.

The Jundland Wastes are not to be traveled lightly...

After Ben chases the Tusken Raiders with his Xena yell, he finds Luke unconscious next to this very rock.