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Anchors of Ascent

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.

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Color Photography Contest

2025

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Travel

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Anchors of Ascent

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.

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Alexandre Brisson

Alexandre Brisson

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Abstract, Aerial, Landscapes, Landscapes, Nature, Travel, Wildlife

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Switzerland

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