Photographer’s Note
The Kuiseb River in Namibia flows from the Khomas highlands west of Windhoek to Walvis Bay. It is bordered on one side by the tallest sand dunes in the world, and on the other by barren rock. The red sand dunes south of the river reach heights over 150 meters. The prevailing winds blow the dunes northward, but their movement is blocked by the river. In the process, so much sand and silt is deposited in the Kuiseb that it only reaches the sea while it is in flood.
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merckcrl
(213) 2009-10-03 9:15
Very interesting commentary; thanks for putting this one up. I love the contrasting ribbons of color.
Clementi
(43496) 2009-10-03 9:32
Ciao Matteo,
molto bella questa immagine che evidenzia quanto l'acqua sia vita, mi piace questa vegetazione lussureggiante lungo il fiume che contrasta con in deserto circostante.
Giorgio
pauloog
(6334) 2009-10-03 10:35
Hello Matteo,
A most interesting and beautiful view, this river and its green banks winding through the desert. Well composed and well doen from a plane I guess.
Regards,
Paul
grigand
(12586) 2009-10-03 12:29
Ciao Matteo,
Bella la lingua verde del fiume a dividere la parte rocciosa da quella sabbiosa, un gran scatto.
ciao
andrea
lousat
(15260) 2009-10-03 16:58
Ciao Matteo,porca misera che posto! E che scatto! Un punto di osservazione davvero perfetto per far capire al meglio la magnificenza e l'immensita' di questa distesa verde che si snoda tra le rocce e il deserto.Grandissima foto,pronta da stampare! Complimnenti e buona Domenica,LUCIANO
Photo Information
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Copyright: Matteo Porta (mporta)
(3352) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2009-08-09
- Categories: Nature
- Camera: Nikon D90, Nikkor 18-200
- Exposure: f/9.0, 1/320 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Map: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Travelogue: Namibia 2009
- Date Submitted: 2009-10-03 9:04








