Mad Hand

A dead tree reaches up from the sandy abyss below.

Dead Bark

The Sossuvlei desert was full of black trees contrasting sharply against the blistering sand.

Ominous Union

Two dead trees stand next to one another. A forest once grew here and has been covered in sand.

Actors on Stage

The sandy dunes act as a backdrop for these twisted performers on a stage of death.

Dwarfed

These once mighty trees cower in the presence of an enormous sand dune.

Zombie Reach

As though awakening from the dead, a claw like tree reaches over its sandy pit, bent into disfigurement by the relentless wind.

Dry Zone

The remains of an extinct forest can be appreciated from the top of one of Sossuvlei’s dunes.

Harsh Sky

Wind and clouds roll into the desert plains between the jagged crests of rocky hills.

Stark Outlines

The side of a mountain cuts a sharp line against the desert sky behind.

Emptiness

The unfolding desert landscape of Namibia’s great plains spread out in every direction.

Tapping into Life

An acacia tree’s roots tap deep into the desert ground, reaching for valuable pools of water.