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Sandstorm in the Omani desert

We were enjoying the sunset from a dune in the middle of the Omani desert when all of a sudden the weather turned. While other travellers fled to the desert camp, I stayed behind to take some photos. All my photography gear and even my eyes were caked in sand, and I had irritated eyes for a few days, but the shots and the experience were worth it.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Al Wasil, Oman
Camera: X-T5
Copyright: © Thomas Kirchberger