Sand Dune # 45, a photo from Hardap, South

Photographer's Note

Experts say that the dunes of the Namib desert have developed over a period of many millions of years.

It is believed that the Orange River in South Africa deposited over time enormous quantities of sand into the Atlantic Ocean. The sand was then regularly moved northwards by the strong Benguela current to be dumped back onto the land by the strong surf over hundred of kilometers.

The dunes on the coast developed as a result and were moved further and further east by the strong wind.
Dune 45 reaches more than 170 meters, and is apparently named (without imagination) after the distance in kilometers from Sesriem Canyon.

Dune 45 reaches more than 170 meters, and is apparently named (without imagination) after the distance in kilometers from Sesriem Canyon.

Early in the morning (you need to start the climb at 5am as it takes one good hour to reach the top), a popular adventure is to climb the mighty Dune 45 and reach the top just before the sunrise.

It is not an easy task, as you have to walk along the edge of the dune (about a foot wide) and your feet continuously sink into the sand. It just feels as if you will never arrive at the top, making it very harsh to continue.

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mesutilgim (67960) 2013-01-15 12:08

Hello Kris
Very nice and interesting capture from Namibia.
Great effect and many interesting notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Kamilutka (3207) 2013-01-15 12:23

Good evening Kris,
stunning shot! The location is wonderful and the way you captured all the colors and contrast is fantastic. Lovely small details make the photo even more interesting.
Well done!
Regards
Kamila

Bergenphotos (2168) 2013-01-15 13:30

Hi Kris!

I just had to take a look at this picture. The place is incredible, and this really made me want to visit Namibia and the sand dunes. Can't wait to be on top of this one! Thanks!

Take care,
Fredrik

dta (51418) 2013-01-15 13:42

Hello Kris ,
Impressive , and beautiful ! Excellent tight framing . great contrast of lighting and with the darl grey sky .
Regards

cargus (6456) 2013-01-15 21:21

Votre image est une réalisation intéressante, très belles couleurs, avec un bon contraste et light.!
Cordialement
Adrian

jjcordier (62328) 2013-01-15 23:29

Kris
Une photo de très belle qualité de cette superbe dune namibienne. La lumière, les couleurs et les contrastes sont splendides.
Amicalement
JJ

ceepea (55) 2013-01-15 23:58

First time I've seen the dunes from this angle - a very nice change - your PoV is excellent.

kasianowak (2235) 2013-01-16 1:56

Hi Kris
Impressive shot of this amazing landscape! Great colours and composition.
Best wishes
Kasia

dkmurphys (36801) 2013-01-16 5:02

Hi Kris,
Spectacular mountain of sand. I like the line that separates the sides of the hill. Well taken scene.

Daniel

Ninello52 (7065) 2013-01-16 9:26

Ciao Kris,
Fantastica questa piramide di sabbia! Immagine composta molto bene, bella anche l'inquadratura con gli spazi giusti intorno al soggetto! Bello il grigio del cielo con il color salmone della d'una!
Saluti, Nino.

goutero (830) 2013-01-17 0:20

Its almost like a piramide. Spectacular from, art of nature. You show it perfectly.

olive224 (1223) 2013-01-17 23:45

Hi
A very nice shot
The depth of field is amazing ;)
The eye goes from the foreground, follows the road to the little path that climbs along the dune to the top of the image

A very nice composition indeed

Cheers
Olivier