Barren Collection (#10)

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Saudi Arabia, site of Madain Saleh, ancient Hegra, Qasr Farid tomb Date: 10/09/2005

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Saudi Arabia, Al-Ula, view of the old town, now abandoned Date: 10/09/2005

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Oman, Rub Al Khali desert, driving on the dunes Date: 10/09/2005

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Oman, Rub Al Khali desert Date: 10/09/2005

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Oman, Rub Al Khali desert Date: 10/09/2005

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Oman, Rub Al Khali desert Date: 10/09/2005

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Oman, Rub Al Khali desert, driving on the dunes Date: 10/09/2005

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Oman, Marmul, oil well Date: 10/09/2005

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Oman, person in natural pristine green pool in Wadi Shab running alongside sharp and rocky cliffs Date: 18/01/2007

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Oman, Marmul, oil well Date: 10/09/2005

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Oman, Western Hajar Mountains, elevated view of mountain range with landscape in Arabian peninsula Date: 18/01/2007

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Oman, Wadi Shab, natural pristine green pool by sharp and rocky cliffs against clear sky Date: 18/01/2007

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Oman, Wadi Shab, natural pool a with gravels, running alongside sharp and rocky cliffs Date: 18/01/2007

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Oman, Wadi Dayqah, natural pristine green pools in Wadi Dayqah, one of the longest Wadis in the Sharqiya region, running alongside sharp and rocky cliffs Date: 18/01/2007

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Oman, Wadi Dayqah, natural pristine green pools in Wadi Dayqah, one of the longest Wadis in the Sharqiya region, running alongside sharp and rocky cliffs Date: 18/01/2007

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Oman, Wadi Bani Khalid, fan palm trees with rocky mountains against clear sky reflecting in water Date: 18/01/2007

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Oman, Wadi Bani Khalid, fan palm trees with rocky mountains against clear sky reflecting in water Date: 18/01/2007

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Oman, Wadi Bani Khalid, fan palm trees with rocky mountains and built structures against clear sky reflecting in water Date: 18/01/2007

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Oman, Jebel Shams, Oman's highest mountain, the mountain of the sun, at 3075 meters, known as the Grand Canyon of Arabia with its vertical cliffs Date: 18/01/2007

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Double humped bactrian camel. Date: 07/05/2005

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Double humped bactrian camel. Date: 07/05/2005

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Middle East, Israel, Judean Desert near Dead Sea, Nubian ibex (Capra ibex nubiana) Date: 24/07/2007

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Israel, Negev, Mitzpe Ramon crater Date: 10/09/2005

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Israel, Negev, Mamshit (old town along incense caravan route) Date: 10/09/2005

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Israel, Negev, Mitzpe Ramon crater Date: 10/09/2005

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Israel, Negev, Mitzpe Ramon crater Date: 10/09/2005

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Volcano, Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park, West Java, Indonesia Date: 12/08/2006

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Royal Bengal Tiger coming out of woodland, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

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Royal Bengal Tiger watching from the grassland, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

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Royal Bengal Tiger at the cenotaph, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

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Royal Bengal Tiger, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

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Royal Bengal Tigers on the track, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

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Antarctica, Trinity Island, Mikkelsen Harbor, Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) nesting in rookery on rocky bluff near tidewater glacier Date: 19/02/2005

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Abandoned wooden rowing boat, Southern Atlantic Islands, South Georgia Island Date: 12/08/2006

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Southern Atlantic Islands, South Georgia Island Date: 12/08/2006

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Badlands of the Augrabies Falls National Park during sunrise seen from Moon Rock, Augrabies Falls National Park, South Africa. Date: 22/01/2009

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Namibia, Cracked mud in dried desert pool near Fish River Canyon Nat'l Park Date: 19/02/2005

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Namibia, Cracked mud in dried desert pool near Fish River Canyon Nat'l Park Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Namibia, Namib Nauklift National Park, Footprints on sand dune above Dead Pan in Namib Desert near Sossusvlei Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Namibia, Namib Nauklift National Park, Morning sun lights dead branch on red sand dune above Dead Pan near Sossusvlei Date: 19/02/2005

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Namibia, Sossusvlei. Aerial view of fairy circles dotting the landscape of the NamibRand Nature Reserve. These barren patches where grasses don't grow are a mystery - how they form

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Africa, Namibia, Sossusvlei. Aerial view of fairy circles dotting the landscape of the Namib-Rand Nature Reserve. These barren patches where grasses don't grow are a mystery Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa, Namibia, Sossusvlei. A full moon rests on the crest of foothills in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia. Date: 19/05/2005

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Namibia, Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, Dead tree with water mark (Large format sizes available) Date: 16/06/2010

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Namibia, Aus. Group of running wild horses on the Namib Desert. Date: 05/10/2006

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Namibia, Damaraland. Eroded formation in soft rock. Date: 05/10/2006

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Namibia, Namib-Naukluft Park, Sossusvlei. Abstract of sand dunes. Date: 05/10/2006

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Namibia, Namib Desert, NamibRand Nature Reserve. Sociable weaver nest. Date: 05/10/2006

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"Exploring the Barren Beauty: From Earthrise to Lunar Surface" Captured from space, the iconic Earthrise photograph reminds us of our planet's barren yet breathtaking landscapes. Briton Riviere's artwork "Christ in the Wilderness" depicts a desolate and barren landscape where solitude meets spirituality. As Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank patrols outside Basra, Iraq, it highlights the harsh reality of conflict amidst a barren environment. The Barringer Meteor crater in Arizona stands as a testament to the immense power that shaped this once-barren land. Dunes in Namib Naukluft Park showcase nature's artistry with their vast expanse of untouched and seemingly endless barrenness. The Blue Lagoon in Iceland offers an otherworldly experience within its geothermal spa surrounded by volcanic landscapes and barren beauty. Once again, dunes in Namib Naukluft Park captivate with their undulating patterns against a backdrop of arid emptiness. Celebrating 100 years of the RAF reminds us of how aviation has conquered even the most remote and seemingly barren corners of our world. Xlendi Bay in Gozo, Malta presents a serene coastal scene where rocky cliffs meet crystal-clear waters against an otherwise rugged and barren coastline. Through lunar surface artwork, we glimpse into an extraterrestrial realm characterized by its hauntingly beautiful yet completely lifeless terrain. Mount Longonot rises majestically above Kenya's Rift Valley—a dormant volcano whose imposing presence dominates over surrounding barrens. A juniper tree with its curved trunk stands resilient amidst an otherwise bleak landscape—an enduring symbol of life thriving even on seemingly inhospitable grounds.