In the middle of the red sand dunes of Sossusvlei in Namibia in Africa lies Dodevlei (Deadvlei). Very many years ago there was water here which caused trees to grow. But the water has long since disappeared and the trees have been dead for hundreds of years.
At the bottom of the vlei a layer of white chalk is visible. The dunes surrounding the vlei are deep orange in color and the sky is sky blue.
In the photo, a piece of tree can be seen on the right in the foreground, half lying on the ground and partly standing upright. It is rough dead wood. In the background, almost against the dunes, more such branches and small trees are visible.
The photo is colorful and warm. Emptiness, silence and nature.
Wildlife photographer with a great passion for Africa. In the Netherlands I photograph weddings, but I go to Africa as often as I can to create new work... Read more…