Namibia
Soaring Orange Dunes, Deep Blue Sky and Ancient Skeletons of Camel Thorn Trees. DeadVlei & SossusVlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.
DeadVlei & SosusVlei, Namibia
1; DeadVlei & SosusVlei, Namibia; 115 photos; Warm Sands of Namibia; Situated in the largest conservation area in Africa (the Namib-Naukluft National Park), SossusVlei is possibly Namibia’s most spectacular and best-known attraction, characterized by the large orange dunes that surround it. 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. Close to SossusVlei, DeadVlei is a clay pan characterized by dark, dead camel thorn trees. The pan was formed when the Tsauchab River flooded and the abundance of water allowed camel thorn trees to grow. Then the climate changed and the sand dunes encroached on the pan, blocking the river. The trees are estimated to be approximately 900 years old, but they haven't decomposed due to the dry climate. DeadVlei is a paradise for photographers as the contrast between the pitch-black trees, bleached-white pans, rusty-orange dunes, and deep blue sky make for incredible images.
115 photos
Shipwrecks and Endless Dunes of Namib Skeleton Coast NP, Dense ocean fogs of the Benguela Current, Cape Fur seals, and Walvis Bay Salt Works. Namibia.
Namib Skeleton Coast NP. Namibia
1; Namib Skeleton Coast NP. Namibia; 108 photos; Two Oceans of the Skeleton Coast; From the Skeleton Coast in the north to the Orange River in the south, Namibia has nearly a thousand miles of coastline. For much of that distance, the windblown dunes of the Namib Desert reach right to the pounding surf of the Atlantic Ocean, creating a stark yet beautiful landscape. Shaped by the winds and largely unpopulated, Namibia’s coastal area is home to only a handful of towns and villages. Shipwrecks lie in place for decades or even centuries, slowly disintegrated by the sea and desert. In places, cape fur seals gather in huge numbers, mostly free from harassment. Dense ocean fogs originate offshore from the collision of the cold Benguela Current and warm air from the Namib Desert and often cover dunes with the cool mist. In this collection, you can take a look at Namibia’s picturesque shores and dunes, its coastal wildlife, and some evidence of the human presence.
108 photos
120 Million Years Old Granites of Spitzkoppe Massif, Vast Landscapes of NamibRand, and Quiver Trees of Keetmanshoop. Namibia.
Spitzkoppe, NamibRand & Quiver Trees
1; Spitzkoppe, NamibRand & Quiver Trees; 57 photos; Wonders of Namibia; The Spitzkoppe is a group of bald granite peaks or inselbergs located between Usakos and Swakopmund in the Namib desert of Namibia. The granite is more than 120 million years old and the highest outcrop rises about 1,728 meters above sea level. The peaks stand out dramatically from the flat surrounding plains.; The Namib Rand natural Reserve is one of the most beautiful places in Namibia. Brown hills, orange dunes, green-yellow plains full of wildlife, and endless sky above. The Reserve founded in 1984 by J.A.Brückner, and has more than 215,000 hectares (2,150 km2) and shares a 100 km border with Namib-Naukluft National Park to the west and the Nubib mountains to the east.; Quiver Trees prefer to grow almost exclusively atop medium-to-large dolerite rock formations, so they normally grow great distances from each other. In a small rocky pocket outside of Keetmanshoop in Namibia a large number of them grow in uncharacteristically close proximity, creating a forest-like landscape. It’s one of the only known naturally occurring sites in the world. Despite its name, the Quiver Tree (Aloidendron dichotomum) is not a true tree, but rather a species of Aloe capable of growing over 30 feet tall.
57 photos
Kolmanskop Ghost Town, Namib Desert, Southern Namibia
Kolmanskop Ghost town, Namibia
9; Kolmanskop Ghost town, Namibia; 27 Photos; Sands of Time; Kolmanskop is situated in forbidden territory of Namib Desert in Southern Namibia. It was once the home to hundreds of German miners desperately seeking their fortune in the Namibian desert. Town was built in early XIX century as a result of frantic diamond rush and was ultimately abandoned in 1954, when the diamond-field exhausted. The stately homes have been nearly swallowed by the desert dunes and heavily demolished by the wind. In 1980, the mining company De Beers, restored a number of buildings, and established and interesting museum, which has now become a major attraction for tourists and photographers.Kolmanskop is situated in forbidden territory of Namib Desert in Southern Namibia. It was once the home to hundreds of German miners desperately seeking their fortune in the Namibian desert. Town was built in early XIX century as a result of frantic diamond rush and was ultimately abandoned in 1954, when the diamond-field exhausted. The stately homes have been nearly swallowed by the desert dunes and heavily demolished by the wind. In 1980, the mining company De Beers, restored a number of buildings, and established and interesting museum, which has now become a major attraction for tourists and photographers.
27 Photos
