I’ve visited Deadvlei in Namibia a number of times and each time it’s like a brand new palette just teaming with possibilities. It’s a truly magical place and just one visit sets its anchors deep into your heart making sure you will return again and again and again.
Deadvlei is found among the tallest red sand dunes in the world, some reaching 400 meters high. It is said that some 900 years ago the area went through an extreme dry period and the massive red dunes cut off Dead Vlei from the Tsauchab river.
Deadvlei became so dry that not only did the trees die but they could not even decompose and simply scorched black in the sun essentially becoming statues to their downfall. The trees now form a barren forest frozen in time in the middle of a harsh unforgiving environment.
Landscape Photograph of Deadvlei in Sossuvlei, Namibia. Deadvlei is found among the tallest red sand dunes in the world, some reaching 400 meters high. It is said that some 900 years ago the area went through an extreme dry period and the massive red dunes cut off Dead Vlei from the Tsauchab river leaving a graveyard of dead trees. (Print, stock or editorial enquiries may be directed to image@mitchellkrog.com with REF: NAX1542)
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Stunning shot … I love the lines of the tree and the sun and how they compliment each other.
Stunning photo, well done.
Thanks very much Elise and MJ
you are the master of the 14-24mm lens. Great shot!!!
Thanks Tim
This image sets off emotions in my heart, it truly moved me!
Incredible pictures Mitchell! I am stunned. You´ve got huge portion of talent. Wish I have just a little bit…:-) Please carry on with misson with your ART, because it´s an esthetical experience!!!! Thank you.
Thanks very much James and Max
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