Deadvlei Acacias: Namibia

[Jim Sanderson]

Another from the Sossusvlei area in Namibia. The Deadvlei (Dead Marsh) was the terminus of an endorheic river which was cut off about 800 years ago leaving the acacias to wither. The dry arid climate preserved the trunks. The iron rich red dunes are the result of hundreds of years of iron oxidation.

 

[Kyle Jones]

I really like your take on this scene. It looks like an alien planet.

 

[AlanLichty]

This scene almost redefines stark. Well seen as a composition - I like this one a lot.

 

[Michael13]

Love the twisted tree trunks against the curvy dunes! A bucket list location for sure!

 

[JimFox]

Wow Jim! This is so interesting! The sand dunes are such a cool color.

 

[Rick Nantais]

Another from the Sossusvlei area in Namibia. The Deadvlei (Dead Marsh) was the terminus of an endorheic river which was cut off about 800 years ago leaving the acacias to wither. The dry arid climate preserved the trunks. The iron rich red dunes are the result of hundreds of years of iron oxidation.

wow magnifique !

 

[Jim Sanderson]

It’s an area worth a visit for sure.

 

[John Holbrook]

Thank you for the unusual but beautiful image—I guess you didn’t have to worry about your gear getting wet!

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Very nice. A very different perspective from the iconic views.

 

[Jim Sanderson]

Jameel, no worries about rain that day. Average rainfall there at the Deadvlei is supposed to be 0 inches per year.

 

[Beth]

wow! love this