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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Deadvlei’s Veins

This aerial shot captures the striking patterns of water erosion in the clay pan of Deadvlei, surrounded by the rich red dunes of Sossusvlei. The vein-like cracks etched into the white surface tell the story of fleeting rain in one of the world’s most extreme environments. From above, the contrast between the parched clay and the desert sands creates a stunning natural tapestry

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: sossusvlei, Namibia
Camera: L2D-20c
Copyright: © Alexandre Brisson