Category: Landscape Photography
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Posted: January 15, 2018
in Namibia
mimosa in the desert
by supergold
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Colors In Nature - Photography (a) Contest Entry
Situated in the largest conservation area in Africa, Sossusvlei is Namibia?s most spectacular and best-known attraction. Characterised by the large red dunes that surround it, Sossusvlei is a large, white, salt and clay pan and is a great destination all year round. The dunes in this area are some of the highest in the world, reaching almost 400 meters, and provide photographic enthusiasts with wonderful images in the beautiful morning and evening light.
Sossusvlei literally translates to ?dead-end marsh?, as it is the place where the dunes come together preventing the Tsauchab River to flow any further. Due to the dry conditions in the Namib Desert the River seldom flows this far and the pan remains bone-dry most years. During an exceptional rainy season the Tsauchab fills the pan, drawing visitors from all over the world to witness this spectacular site. Photographic enthusiasts are spoilt with a glassy ?lake? holding reflections of the surrounding dunes. When the pan fills it can hold water for as long as a year.
Despite the harsh desert conditions in the area, one can find a wide variety of plants and animals that have adapted to survive.
Namibia is a beautiful land with friendly people, not a "shithole country" Mister President !
by supergold Interested in this? Contact The Artist
Sossusvlei literally translates to ?dead-end marsh?, as it is the place where the dunes come together preventing the Tsauchab River to flow any further. Due to the dry conditions in the Namib Desert the River seldom flows this far and the pan remains bone-dry most years. During an exceptional rainy season the Tsauchab fills the pan, drawing visitors from all over the world to witness this spectacular site. Photographic enthusiasts are spoilt with a glassy ?lake? holding reflections of the surrounding dunes. When the pan fills it can hold water for as long as a year.
Despite the harsh desert conditions in the area, one can find a wide variety of plants and animals that have adapted to survive.
Namibia is a beautiful land with friendly people, not a "shithole country" Mister President !
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mimosa in the desert
by supergold
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