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the ghosts of Deadvlei



I've visited Sossusvlei and Deadvlei more than any other place in Namibia, always chasing that magic shot. Then one day I brought a friend and fellow photographer along, and he challenged me to find something beyond the image everyone else captures. As we wandered, we began to see creatures in the wood, as if caught in time. I hope you enjoy this series.

Ancient weathered driftwood tree trunk with twisted bark and holes against a blue sky.
A weathered dead tree stump stands alone on a cracked dry desert lakebed casting a dark shadow.
Dead tree branch extending over a vast red sand dune under a blue sky in a desert landscape.
Dead tree trunk in desert with weathered wood grain resembling animal face, sandy dunes and blue sky background.
Dead tree trunk with bare branches raised against a blue sky with wispy clouds, resembling a figure with arms outstretched.
Dead tree branches reach skyward against a blue cloudy sky, with textured bark in the foreground.
A weathered driftwood stump resembling a roaring dragon head against a blue sky with wispy clouds.
A gnarled dead tree branch curves over white salt flats against a vivid orange sand dune and blue sky.
Ancient weathered driftwood tree trunk with twisted bark and holes against a blue sky.
A weathered dead tree stump stands alone on a cracked dry desert lakebed casting a dark shadow.
Dead tree branch extending over a vast red sand dune under a blue sky in a desert landscape.
Dead tree trunk in desert with weathered wood grain resembling animal face, sandy dunes and blue sky background.
Dead tree trunk with bare branches raised against a blue sky with wispy clouds, resembling a figure with arms outstretched.
Dead tree branches reach skyward against a blue cloudy sky, with textured bark in the foreground.
A weathered driftwood stump resembling a roaring dragon head against a blue sky with wispy clouds.
A gnarled dead tree branch curves over white salt flats against a vivid orange sand dune and blue sky.
SEE DEADVLEI COLLECTION
Panoramic view of ancient dead trees casting long shadows in Deadvlei desert pan at sunrise.
Aerial view of golden sunrise above a sea of clouds with warm orange and blue gradient sky.
Calm reflective ocean water under overcast gray cloudy sky creating a serene minimalist seascape.
Aerial view of a vast desert landscape at sunset with dramatic storm clouds and rain in the distance.
Vibrant African celebration with woman in traditional colorful attire raising hands while being filmed by camera crew.

 

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