Sunset in the Sahara by Walter G. Allgöwer

About "Sunset in the Sahara"

by Walter G. Allgöwer

About the artwork

The sand dunes of Erg Chebbi in the soft evening light are a spectacular natural spectacle that transports the senses into a world of tranquillity and beauty. This photo, taken in the Sahara in southern Morocco, captures the magical moment when the sun slowly sinks behind the dunes and the golden light transforms the landscape into a fairytale setting. The grains of sand glisten in the last light of the day and the shadows lengthen, making the undulating patterns of the dunes stand out even more clearly.
Erg Chebbi, one of the most famous sand dunes in the Sahara, rises majestically from the vast, barren plain and stretches for several kilometres. These dunes, which can be up to 150 metres high, offer a changing picture that changes with every breath of wind and every ray of sunshine. In the evening light, the sand appears in various shades of orange and red, while the sky is coloured in pastel shades.
The moment is characterised by a deep silence, broken only by the occasional hissing of the sand. It is a place that invites you to reflect and pause for a moment, far away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Here, in the endless expanse of the Sahara, you feel small and at the same time deeply connected to nature. This photo is not just a visual reminder, but a testimony to the timeless beauty and infinite peace that the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi exude in the evening light.