22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Dune of Solitude
This aerial view captures one of the towering dunes near Deadvlei in Namibia's Namib-Naukluft National Park. The dramatic contrast between sunlit golden sands and deep, shadowy crevices creates an abstract masterpiece. Shaped by relentless winds and the passage of millennia, this dune reflects the serene yet harsh splendor of one of the world’s most unique ecosystems.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 07.2024 |
Date Uploaded: | 12.2024 |
Photo Location: | sossusvlei, Namibia |
Camera: | L2D-20c |
Copyright: | © Alexandre Brisson |