Comment from LynnAMarie
cool photo, no pun intended lol. The desert is such a un-forgiving place. It's reflected here with the lone antelope. The colors are wonderful. It's clear and well focused. Nice job.

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

many thanks lynn

Comment from SandraInSpain
I love the photos in the Namibian desert, for their colour, clarity and different location. This is another stunning capture. Excellent work.

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

many thanks again

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful picture of the Springbok bathed in sunshine & dwarfed by the massive & treeless Sand Dunes their mineral composition & sunlight changing their earthen colours under a cloudless blue sky. Artistic composition framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

merci beaucoup

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
What a sight. What a lovely shot with colours of blue and orange enhancing each other's beauty.This is unique looking landscape and the springbok being an added attraction. Thanks for sharing!

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

many thans again

Comment from nikman
And what a view it is too! Wonder what a deer is doing out there in such a desert? Your lovely image is well composed, sharp with good exposure. Nicely done!

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

many thanks again

reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

many thanks again

Comment from Malmax
Another beautiful scene that looks like it should be in a magazine. The color and view of this is outstanding,
Simple yet so majestic and quite a sight to behold.
Just beautiful photography!
Malmax

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

thanks so much again

reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

thanks so much again

reply by Malmax on 10-Sep-2018

My pleasure

Comment from Jomo
This is almost perfect. To begin the landscape you are photographing is amazing. How very lucky to visit here. You have some great composition here in a minimalist style. Something big against some small detail - a classic shot. If the springbok was a little more detailed it would be a six for me. Perhaps you have a version (bigger image size) where this is the case. Great shot. Great place. Thanks for sharing.

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 Comment Written 10-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

thnks so much again;
I'll post a detailed oryx for you

reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

thnks so much again;
I'll post a detailed oryx for you

Comment from Lasso the Moon
Clear, crisp lines in this photo. Sky is clear and bright blue. Animal is a nice touch to set off the dunes. Also, provides perspective and scale for the mountain and animal.

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 Comment Written 10-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

thanks a lot

reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

thanks a lot

Comment from Daphne Oberon
Okay here you go. These red dunes do indeed have beautiful form. Poor little sprinbok , being a herd animal I presume, seems rather lost. No browsing or water around in that landscape! A story that sounds like an absolute yarn was how wild Baja burros born in time of drought thrived on cardboard cartons in the refuse dumps. I got given a big one to break and train and it ate right through its lead rope! Great photo! My admiration for all the places you have been an all the great photos you have taken! Have a great day. (By the way, any news on Sam?) Daphne Oberon

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

thanks a lot daphne for your wonderful comments and top rating, higly appreciated;
sam: samathasena? I got a comment yesterday...

reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

thanks a lot daphne for your wonderful comments and top rating, higly appreciated;
sam: samathasena? I got a comment yesterday...

reply by Daphne Oberon on 10-Sep-2018

So Sam did block me for some reason, this was intentional? I am totally baffled as to why... Daphne Oberon

reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

no he didn't yet reply

reply by Daphne Oberon on 11-Sep-2018

Several people went off line with me after I posted the photo with the leaning cross at the top; I wondered if some members with fundamentalist Christian background somehow didn't like that. It is intended to represent my father's lopsided ethics, but not sure they interpreted it that way. Just a thought.... Daphne Oberon