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| Photo Information |
| Copyright: Jojanneke Kraaykamp (Clickable) (24) |
| Genre: Places |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2001-01-26 |
| Categories: Nature |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2007-02-05 13:59 |
| Viewed: 655 |
| Points: 2 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
This picture was taken some time ago, in my pre 350D days.. quality of the image isn't that impressive.. hope you'll like the compo (although simple...)
In the Nama language, Namib means “vast”, and this is no exaggeration. At 50,000 km2, the Namib-Naukluft park is the largest conservation area in Namibia, and one of the largest in the world.
The parched Namib desert has orange dunes blown into razor-sharp ridges by the sand-shifting wind. The famous Sossusvlei sand dunes are the highest in the world at over 300 m, towering over their Arabian rivals, and just begging to be climbed barefoot.
Gravel roads traverse this landscape, striking into the dune area and Sesriem canyon. Roads aside, the only way to appreciate the magnificence of the landscape is by light aircraft on a scenic flight from Walvis Bay or Swakopmund, or a balloon ride over the dunes.
Animals, insects and plants have adapted to live in this generally inhospitable region. Apart from infrequent rains, they rely on the sea mist that rolls far inland. There are some wonderful books on the area, best bought in Swakopmund. |
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wow wat een diepte
goed gescaned ook
goed weekend !
Marco
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