Arid Collection (#98)

Lake Garba Guracha, which is an truly alpine lake, from Sanetti Plateau. The Bale Mountains National Park is located in the southern highlands of Ethiopia

Sunrise near Keyrensa at the Escarpment of the Sanetti Plateau with withered stands of red hot poker plants (Kniphofia foliosa)

huts of local Oromo nomads at Keyrensa in the Bale Mts. NP. The Bale Mountains NP is known for one of the last populations of the Ethiopian Wolf (canis simensis)

Goat and horse herd tended by oromo children near Kotera Plain
Herd tended by Oromo children near Kotera Plain. Bale Mountains NP has one of the last populations of the Ethiopian Wolf (canis simensis), which can be seen hiking in the Bale Mts. Africa, Ethiopia

Traditional Konso village on a mountain ridge overlooking the rift valley. Inside a family compound. The Konso are living in traditional villages with compounds for each family

Soil erosion in the territory of the Konso, Rift Valley. Sorghum (millet) cassava (manioc), sunflowers and soybeans are the staple foods of the Konso and growing in companion planting on the terraces

Dry farming on terraces in the steep and mountainous territory of the Konso, Rift valley. Sorghum (millet) cassava (manioc)

Egypt, Cairo, Giza, A proud Egyptian man guides his camel in front of the Great Pyramids

Egg Factory at dawn, Bisti Wilderness, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Hoodoos, Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Study Area, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Rocks in the badlands, Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Study Area, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Badlands, Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Study Area, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Badlands, Bisti Wilderness, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Rock formation in the badlands, Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Study Area, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Hoodoo at dusk, Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Study Area, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Shapes and shadows in dunes of the Erg Chebbi sand sea, part of the Sahara Desert near Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Wide angle view of the ripples and dunes of the Erg Chebbi Sand sea, part of the Sahara Desert near Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Camels being led over dunes of the Erg Chebbi sand sea, part of the Sahara Desert near Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Orange sand dunes against stormy sky, Erg Chebbi sand sea, part of the Sahara Desert near Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

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Bare ridges of eroded sandstone in the badlands of the Tabernas Desert Europes only true desert Almeria province, Andalusia, Spain Date:

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Bare ridges of eroded sandstone in the badlands of the Tabernas Desert Europes only true desert Almeria province, Andalusia, Spain Date:

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Bare ridges of eroded sandstone and palm trees in the Tabernas Desert Europes only true desert Almeria province, Andalusia, Spain Date:

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Bare ridges of eroded sandstone and palm trees in the Tabernas Desert Europes only true desert Almeria province, Andalusia, Spain Date:

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The seaside town of San Jose in the nature reserve Cabo de Gata-Nijar with full moon at dusk Almeria province, Andalusia, Spain Date:

Highway to El Chaltein, Patagonia, Argentina
White dividing stripe and highway leading to Andes across arid pamapas steppe under small cumulus clouds floating in blue sky, fall, Patagonia, Argentina

Beautiful thistles and sandstone formations, AZ
Beautiful thistles and colorful sandstone formations, layers, buttes, pinnacles, folds, ravines, petrified dunes, fall, Colorado Plateau, Coyote Buttes, Arizona

Beautiful sandstone formations, AZ
Beautiful colorful sandstone formations, layers, boulders, folds, ravines, petrified dunes, fall, Colorado Plateau, Coyote Buttes, Arizona

Small animal tracks in red sand, Arizona
Small animal tracks and lizard tails imprints in fine red sand, fall, Cotote Buttes, Arizona

Upper Cathedral Valley, Capitol Reef N. P. Nati
Rugged landscape of arid Upper Cathedral Valley and sandstone buttes, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

USA, New Mexico, sand dunes textured by winds

White gypsum dunes, White Sands Nat Mon, NM
White gypsum dunes of constantly changing shapes and intricate textures, fall, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico

rock formations, cactus, Joshua Tree National Park
Fantastic rock formations and cholla cactus, fall, Joshua Tree National Park, California

Fanciful toadstool shape of eroded sandstone, Utah
Fanciful toadstool shape of eroded red and white Navajo sandstone with harder layer protecting its top, fall, Paria River Rimrock Toadstools, Utah

Joshua trees in desert, Joshua Tree N. P
Fantastic shapes of Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) in desert, fall, Joshua Tree National Park, California. 360+A panoramic image

Cumulus clouds floating above desert, Oregon
Dynamic cumulus clouds floating above desert and periodically filling and drying lakes of Warner Valley below rocky rim of refuge, Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon

Sand dunes Death Valley National Park, Ca
Extensive sand dunes, shifting and changing shapes, patterns and textures, fall morning, Mojave Desert, Death Valley National Park, California

desert plants, White Sands National Monument, NM
White gypsum dunes of constantly changing shapes and intricate textures, desert plants, fall, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico

yucca plant, White Sands National Monument, NM
White gypsum dunes of constantly changing shapes and intricate textures, yucca plant, fall, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico

sandstone canyon walls, Zion National Park, Utah
Red and yellow sandstone canyon walls, Zion National Park, Utah

USA, Utah, Arches National Park, Courthouse Towers and pond, autumn
This pond was created by rainwater, morning in Oct 2005

Beautiful cumulus clouds and lone tree, Australia
Beautiful cumulus clouds in blue sky above red clay soil and lone tree in outback, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia, Australia

Lofty cumulus clouds, Nullarbor Plain, Australia
Lofty cumulus clouds sailing in blue sky over Nullarbor Plain, fall, South Australia, Australia

Beautiful sand dunes, Australia
Beautiful sand dunes with intricate patterns sculpted by wind under dark sky, drying after heavy rain, Nullarbor Plain, Cactus Beach, South Australia, Australia

Disused salt pans at Pedra De Lume, Pedra di Lumi, the centre of salt production and trade, Sal Island, Cape Verde, Atlantic, Africa

Tourists visting the disused salt pans at Pedra De Lume, Pedra di Lumi, Sal Island, Cape Verde, Atlantic, Africa

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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.