Great Sand Sea Collection

Sandstorm, satellite image
Sandstorm, Aqua satellite image. Cloud of sand stretching into the Mediterranean Sea (blue). The sand is being blown from the Great Sand Sea

Details of a sand dune in Namibia An abstract image of a oxide rich sand dune in Namibia

A sand dune rises above the fog line in Sossusvlei, Namibia A peak of a sand dune rises above the fog in Sossusvlei, Namibia

Contrasted abstract of the Oxide rich red sand dunes in the great sand sea of Namibia Contrasted abstract of the Oxide rich red sand dunes in the great sand sea of Namibia

A lone camelthorn tree stands in front of a large red sand dune in Sossusvlei, Namibia A tree is dwarfed against a large red oxide sand dune in Sossusvlei, Hardap region, Namibia

Red sand dunes under the morning light in Sossusvlei, Namibia An abstract image of a large red sand dune in Namibia

View from space of linear dunes in the Great Sand Sea in southwest Egypt
May 11, 2012 - View from space of linear dunes in the Great Sand Sea in southwest Egypt. In southwestern Egypt, deep in the Sahara Desert

Clouds over an arid landscape, Qattara Depression, Libyan Desert, Sahara Desert, Egypt
Egypt - Sahara desert - Libyan desert - Qattara Depression

Great Sand Sea, Egyptian Sahara C014 / 1667
Great Sand Sea, Egyptian Sahara. Expanse of sand forming an erg (also sand sea or dune sea, or sand sheet if it lacks dunes)

Great Sand Sea, Egyptian Sahara C014 / 1665
Great Sand Sea, Egyptian Sahara. Expanse of sand forming an erg (also sand sea or dune sea, or sand sheet if it lacks dunes)

Great Sand Sea, Egyptian Sahara C014 / 1666
Great Sand Sea, Egyptian Sahara. Expanse of sand forming an erg (also sand sea or dune sea, or sand sheet if it lacks dunes)

Great Sand Sea, Egyptian Sahara C014 / 1653
Great Sand Sea, Egyptian Sahara. Expanse of sand forming an erg (also sand sea or dune sea, or sand sheet if it lacks dunes)

Great Sand Sea, Egyptian Sahara C014 / 1655
Great Sand Sea, Egyptian Sahara. Expanse of sand forming an erg (also sand sea or dune sea, or sand sheet if it lacks dunes)

Great Sand Sea, Egyptian Sahara C014 / 1651
Great Sand Sea, Egyptian Sahara. Expanse of sand forming an erg (also sand sea or dune sea, or sand sheet if it lacks dunes)

Sand dunes, The Great Sand Sea, Western Desert, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Sand dune, The Great Sand Sea, Western Desert, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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The Great Sand Sea, a mesmerizing wonder of nature, captivates with its ethereal beauty and awe-inspiring landscapes. From space, a satellite image reveals the intricate patterns of linear dunes stretching across southwest Egypt, resembling an artist's brushstrokes on a canvas. As if painted by the wind itself, these majestic sand formations create an otherworldly spectacle. Venturing closer to the ground, one can witness clouds casting shadows over an arid landscape in the Qattara Depression within the Libyan Desert of Sahara. The contrast between billowing white clouds and golden sands creates a striking visual juxtaposition that leaves observers breathless. In this vast expanse known as the Great Sand Sea, every grain of sand tells a story. Each photograph - C014 / 1667, C014 / 1665, C014 / 1666 - captures unique moments frozen in time. These snapshots reveal undulating dunes that seem to stretch endlessly into infinity. As far as the eye can see lie sand dunes rising and falling like waves frozen in motion. The Western Desert of Egypt is home to this natural masterpiece where North Africa meets Africa. Here lies tranquility amidst desolation; here lies harmony amidst chaos. A single sand dune stands tall against the horizon—a solitary sentinel guarding secrets buried beneath its surface for centuries. Its graceful curves tell tales whispered by ancient winds that have shaped this desert realm since time immemorial. The Great Sand Sea beckons adventurers seeking solace in its barren yet captivating embrace, and is a place where silence reigns supreme while sandstorms dance through swirling gusts of wind—nature's own symphony playing out before our eyes. Come lose yourself amidst shifting sands and discover serenity amid nature's grandeur at The Great Sand Sea—an oasis for those who dare to explore beyond what meets the eye.