The Namib Desert by Meisiekind
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And here are the dunes... the heart of the Namib Desert... (... and you thought we only saw pretty flowers and billowing clouds... lol)
The Namib Desert is actually quite fascinating in that it is split in two destinct parts by the Swakop River running more or less through the middle of the desert... Well, running is not really the term to use - it is mostly bone dry but has come down in floud a couple of weeks before we visited. By the time we arrived, there was no sign of water in the river again! The Swakop River "flows" into the Atlantic Ocean at the quint town of Swakopmund. (Bruce fell in love with this town. I will place pictures in the days to come)
Now - south of the Swakop River is the 'sand' desert and that is where you get the dunes. This part is also, for obvious reason, very difficult to explore and can only be done with special 4X4 vehicles and with highly trained guides. Believe me, you do not want to get lost in these dunes...
North of the Swakop River is the 'stone' desert. It is harder, rocky soil with the odd mountain, but mostly flat plains. Close to the ocean you can sometimes find some dunes. Most of this part of the desert can be explored by 2X4 vehicles and is alive with fascinating plant and animal life. I will also place some images of this part.
Today's image is south of the Swakop River and the dune at the back is known as Dune 7 - the 7 highest dune in the world! (Not sure where the others are!) Now, because I have nothing in the image to show scale, it is probably hard for you to imagine the size. Just believe me if I tell you that it is HIGH...
Thank you for popping in and for your very valued comments and faves on my previous uploads. You guys all rock!
Hugs, Carin xx
Comments (60)
This is wonderful. I love the rustic sculpted look that the dunes have. Marvelous shot!
A fascinating shot, Carin, an amazing part of Nambia I missed to see, when I as there long ago...smile
Outstanding!
Fantastic shot... wonderful colors...!!!
Holy mackerel! At first sight I this was a macro of a loaf of French or sourdough bread! Gorgeous colors, blends, lighting and striated effects in this capture of the Nambib Desert, Carin!
Wow!!! Amazing image Carin, you really should submit to National Geographic! You have such a great eye for things that other people miss. Have a terrific Sunday and Easter Carin!(((C)))
Amazing capture, love the two colors.
a beautiful shot of these dunes... great colours.
This is a splendid capture of these dunes they look gorgeous.
simply awesome scene and capture. I tried to find the entry to some dunes in Nevada but gave up
WOW!!! That's a lot of sand. Enchanting capture. Love the color changes with the different layers. Spoiled by only having soft white sand. Dana P
Oh wow. What a fantastic image! I absolutely love this. The light, colors, contrast, composition ... everything is gorgeous!
very beautiful shot and great info..
B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L :o) hugs Karsten
Fantastic compo. Excellent colors :)
wow that is stunning!!! HAPPY EASTER :) xx
An Amazing place as this image shows so well Bravo Carin!!
Beautiful shot! :)
Beautiful capture and interesting information. They not only look high, they also look steep Carin!
WONDERFUL!!!!
Very nicely taken, the colours are wonderful.
The colours are glorious Carin, I can only image the vastness
The fun starts actually when you CLIMB dune 7! This is beautifully composed Carin!
Super color and composition. A stunner!
hi Carin, beautiful colours and contours to this one, a really lovely shot.. looks like you had a good photographic time in Namibia, I'll have a good catch up on your latest endeavours when I have a little more time.. I think this would make a great stock 'dune' shot ;)
AMAZING COMPO FLOW & MOVEMENT :)
Awesome photo; to see dunes like this would be SO COOL!
very good shot & idea
very interesting and wonderful photo greetings York Made in Berlin
Stunning piece and great write up too! You are very lucky to see such wonderful places :D