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Arid Collection (#3)

Discover the beauty of arid landscapes, where nature's resilience shines through

Background imageArid Collection: US exploration of Mars, artwork

US exploration of Mars, artwork. Astronaut preparing to plant the flag of the United States of America (USA) on the Martian surface

Background imageArid Collection: Sunrise, Road to Paso Sico, Atacama Desert, Chile, South America

Sunrise, Road to Paso Sico, Atacama Desert, Chile, South America

Background imageArid Collection: Galapagos - Bartholomew Islands

Galapagos - Bartholomew Islands
WOM-126 Galapagos - Bartolome / Bartholome Island Wilhelm Moller Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageArid Collection: Arabian Oryx - Israel

Arabian Oryx - Israel
AL-1809 Arabian Oryx Israel Oryx leucoryx Ake Lindau Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageArid Collection: The Colorado River winds through the sheer cliffs of Marble Canyon, south of the Grand Canyon

The Colorado River winds through the sheer cliffs of Marble Canyon, south of the Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Background imageArid Collection: Tourist jeeps in the Black Desert, 50 km south of Bawiti, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Tourist jeeps in the Black Desert, 50 km south of Bawiti, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageArid Collection: Chortens (stupas) in Tangbe village, Mustang, Nepal, Asia

Chortens (stupas) in Tangbe village, Mustang, Nepal, Asia

Background imageArid Collection: Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon. Coloured optical and infrared, Landsat satellite image of the Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA. North is at top. Arid areas are brown and purple, forests are green and water is black

Background imageArid Collection: Red kangaroos - drinking Broken Hill, far western New South Wales, Australia BIR00371

Red kangaroos - drinking Broken Hill, far western New South Wales, Australia BIR00371
AUS-1898 Red kangaroos - drinking Broken Hill, far western New South Wales, Australia Macropus rufus Nicholas Birks / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display

Background imageArid Collection: Quiver tree and boulders individual tree growing between weathered rocks in Giant's Playground;

Quiver tree and boulders individual tree growing between weathered rocks in Giant's Playground; Giant's
SAS-89 KOKERBOOM / Quiver / Aloe Tree and boulders - individual tree growing between weathered rocks in Giant's Playground Giant's Playground, Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Background imageArid Collection: Silhouette of Joshua tree

Silhouette of Joshua tree, Hidden Valley area, Joshua Tree Nationa Park, California, United States of America, North America

Background imageArid Collection: pachycereus marginatus, cactus, mexican fence post cactus

pachycereus marginatus, cactus, mexican fence post cactus
Pachycereus Marginatus Cactus - Mexican fence post cactus Green subject

Background imageArid Collection: A 4x4 off-road vehicle car in the Wadi Rum desert, Aqaba, Jordan, Middle East

A 4x4 off-road vehicle car in the Wadi Rum desert, Aqaba, Jordan, Middle East. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011

Background imageArid Collection: Sand dunes in desert near Huacachina oasis at sunset, Ica District, Ica Province, Ica Region, Peru

Sand dunes in desert near Huacachina oasis at sunset, Ica District, Ica Province, Ica Region, Peru

Background imageArid Collection: Sand dunes in desert near Huacachina oasis at sunset, Ica District, Ica Province, Ica Region, Peru

Sand dunes in desert near Huacachina oasis at sunset, Ica District, Ica Province, Ica Region, Peru

Background imageArid Collection: Sand dunes in desert near Huacachina oasis at sunset, Ica District, Ica Province, Ica Region, Peru

Sand dunes in desert near Huacachina oasis at sunset, Ica District, Ica Province, Ica Region, Peru

Background imageArid Collection: Sand dunes in desert near Huacachina oasis at sunset, Ica District, Ica Province, Ica Region, Peru

Sand dunes in desert near Huacachina oasis at sunset, Ica District, Ica Province, Ica Region, Peru

Background imageArid Collection: Sand dunes in desert near Huacachina oasis, Ica District, Ica Province, Ica Region, Peru

Sand dunes in desert near Huacachina oasis, Ica District, Ica Province, Ica Region, Peru

Background imageArid Collection: Sand dunes in desert near Huacachina oasis, Ica District, Ica Province, Ica Region, Peru

Sand dunes in desert near Huacachina oasis, Ica District, Ica Province, Ica Region, Peru

Background imageArid Collection: Sand dunes in desert near Huacachina oasis, Ica District, Ica Province, Ica Region, Peru

Sand dunes in desert near Huacachina oasis, Ica District, Ica Province, Ica Region, Peru

Background imageArid Collection: Sand dunes in desert near Huacachina oasis, Ica Region, Peru

Sand dunes in desert near Huacachina oasis, Ica Region, Peru

Background imageArid Collection: Salt blocks extracted from salt flats, Dallol, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia

Salt blocks extracted from salt flats, Dallol, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageArid Collection: Dramatic canyon terrain at Grand View Point at sunset, Canyonlands National Park, Utah

Dramatic canyon terrain at Grand View Point at sunset, Canyonlands National Park, Utah, USA

Background imageArid Collection: Detail of petroglyphs on rock face, Arches National Park, Utah, USA

Detail of petroglyphs on rock face, Arches National Park, Utah, USA

Background imageArid Collection: Scenic road to Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote, Canary Islands

Scenic road to Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote, Canary Islands

Background imageArid Collection: Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca state, Mexico. Church of Santo Domingo de Guzman

Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca state, Mexico. Church of Santo Domingo de Guzman

Background imageArid Collection: Skeleton of a dead goat lies in the veld on a farm near drought-stricken Graaff-Reinet

Skeleton of a dead goat lies in the veld on a farm near drought-stricken Graaff-Reinet
The skeleton of a dead goat lies in the veld on a farm near drought-stricken Graaff-Reinet, South Africa, November 16, 2019. Picture taken November 16 2019. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

Background imageArid Collection: Mexico, Baja California, Fouquieria columnaris, the Boojum tree or cirio, near Catavinia

Mexico, Baja California, Fouquieria columnaris, the Boojum tree or cirio, near Catavinia

Background imageArid Collection: Aerial View of Sand Dunes, Sossusvlei, Namibia, Africa

Aerial View of Sand Dunes, Sossusvlei, Namibia, Africa

Background imageArid Collection: Footprints in Sand Dune, Algondones Dunes Wilderness, California, USA

Footprints in Sand Dune, Algondones Dunes Wilderness, California, USA

Background imageArid Collection: Mountain

Mountain
Jukyong Park

Background imageArid Collection: Camels

Camels
Jukyong Park

Background imageArid Collection: Oasis of Misturata, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Oasis of Misturata, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Oasis of Misturata, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Misratah (Misrata), a seaport in Libya located in an oasis. Image may be related to the Italo-Turkish War of 1911.

Background imageArid Collection: Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Background imageArid Collection: Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari Oasis, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari Oasis, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Background imageArid Collection: Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Background imageArid Collection: Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Background imageArid Collection: Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Background imageArid Collection: Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Background imageArid Collection: Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Background imageArid Collection: Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Background imageArid Collection: Picturesque rock formations around Tafraoute, Anti-Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Picturesque rock formations around Tafraoute, Anti-Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Background imageArid Collection: Painted Rocks in Tafraoute, Anti-Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Painted Rocks in Tafraoute, Anti-Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Background imageArid Collection: Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Background imageArid Collection: Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Background imageArid Collection: Picturesque rock formations in Tafraout, Anti-Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Picturesque rock formations in Tafraout, Anti-Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Background imageArid Collection: The Napoleon's Hat (Le Chapeau de Napoleon) in Tafraoute, Anti-Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

The Napoleon's Hat (Le Chapeau de Napoleon) in Tafraoute, Anti-Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Background imageArid Collection: A fossilized sand dune in the shape of a dome near the Spur Canyon at Horseshoe Bend, Arizona

A fossilized sand dune in the shape of a dome near the Spur Canyon at Horseshoe Bend, Arizona, United States of America, North America




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Discover the beauty of arid landscapes, where nature's resilience shines through. As the sun sets over Uluru in Australia, its fiery glow paints the vast desert with hues of gold and crimson. In Namibia, sand dunes stretch endlessly as a graceful Gemsbok traverses this harsh terrain, adapting effortlessly to survive. Amidst the aridity of Iraq's Basra, a Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank patrols diligently, symbolizing strength amidst adversity. Meanwhile, a Buffalo soldier finds solace in his canteen as he quenches his thirst under an unforgiving sun. From space, Earth appears like a fragile oasis amidst the void - an intricate balance between life and desolation. The Sturt desert pea blooms vibrantly in South Australia's arid lands; its scarlet petals defiantly contrasting against the barren backdrop. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park reveals another breathtaking sunset at Ayers Rock – a sacred site that stands tall despite being surrounded by aridity. In Oranjestad, Aruba aerial view captures marinas bustling with boats and vibrant marketplaces thriving against all odds. Mission San Xavier del Bac stands proudly on Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation in Tucson - an architectural marvel rising from Arizona's dry landscape. At dawn, Uluru awakens once more to witness a mesmerizing sunrise that bathes Ayers Rock in gentle warmth. In Utah's Mexican Hat region lies Mexican Hat Rock – nature’s whimsical creation sculpted by time itself. Lastly but not least is the Sahara Desert - an epitome of aridity stretching across continents with its endless expanse of golden sands. These glimpses into arid environments remind us that even within seemingly inhospitable conditions lie moments of awe-inspiring beauty and unwavering resilience.