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Deadvlei’s Veins

Alexandre Brisson

Switzerland

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Standing alone yet resolute, this tree becomes a guardian of Etosha’s expansive desert plains. Captured with 550nm infrared, the scene takes on a dreamlike quality, where the tree’s crown glows in soft pink against a delicate blue sky.

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Gold

Dreamscape of Etosha

This aerial shot captures the striking patterns of water erosion in the clay pan of Deadvlei, surrounded by the rich red dunes of Sossusvlei. The vein-like cracks etched into the white surface tell the story of fleeting rain in one of the world’s most extreme environments.

Bronze

At sunrise, the moon lingers above the vibrant orange dunes surrounding Deadvlei, casting a serene, almost surreal glow over the landscape. The simple contrast between the deep, warm sand and the clear blue sky captures the timeless beauty of Namibia’s desert.

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Moonset Over Deadvlei Dunes

At dawn in Sossusvlei, two workers struggle against the force of the rising hot air balloon. Their effort, framed by the harsh desert landscape, shows the strength needed for this demanding job. In the morning light, they embody the unseen labor that makes each flight possible.