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Parched Collection (#4)

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Background imageParched Collection: Dead trees in Deadvlei in the morning light, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Dead trees in Deadvlei in the morning light, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Background imageParched Collection: Dead box tree

Dead box tree

Background imageParched Collection: Dried up lake with many cracks

Dried up lake with many cracks

Background imageParched Collection: Dry river bed in a volcanic landscape, Landmannalaugar, Iceland, Europe

Dry river bed in a volcanic landscape, Landmannalaugar, Iceland, Europe

Background imageParched Collection: Dry mountain hill, California, USA

Dry mountain hill, California, USA

Background imageParched Collection: Dried and cracked mud, Quebec, Canada

Dried and cracked mud, Quebec, Canada

Background imageParched Collection: Dry peat-cutting site in Raubling, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Dry peat-cutting site in Raubling, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageParched Collection: Desiccated sandy soil

Desiccated sandy soil

Background imageParched Collection: Dried mud, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa

Dried mud, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa

Background imageParched Collection: Salt flat, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Salt flat, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Background imageParched Collection: Cracked dry soil of a riverbed, Argentinian Andes, Uspallata, Mendoza province, Argentina

Cracked dry soil of a riverbed, Argentinian Andes, Uspallata, Mendoza province, Argentina, South America, America

Background imageParched Collection: Alkaline-encrusted streambed near Old Paria Townsite in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument

Alkaline-encrusted streambed near Old Paria Townsite in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Utah

Background imageParched Collection: Alkaline-crusted streambed near Old Paria Townsite in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument

Alkaline-crusted streambed near Old Paria Townsite in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Utah

Background imageParched Collection: Grounded buoy in Forgotten Canyon at location once 80 feet below the surface of Lake Powell

Grounded buoy in Forgotten Canyon at location once 80 feet below the surface of Lake Powell. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah. Photo Date: October 13, 2005

Background imageParched Collection: The dried-up lakebed of Lake Powell bakes in the sun below the bottom of Hite Marina

The dried-up lakebed of Lake Powell bakes in the sun below the bottom of Hite Marina
The dried-up lakebed of Lake Powell below the bottom of Hite Marina boat ramp due to a long-term drought which has drastically reduced the water volume in the reservoir

Background imageParched Collection: Upstream face of Glen Canyon Dam with water level of Lake Powell 145 feet below its

Upstream face of Glen Canyon Dam with water level of Lake Powell 145 feet below its normal full-pool capacity on April 12, 2005. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Arizona

Background imageParched Collection: Glen Canyon Dam viewed from the bridge over Glen Canyon with the water level of Lake

Glen Canyon Dam viewed from the bridge over Glen Canyon with the water level of Lake Powell 110 feet below full-pool capacity. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Arizona

Background imageParched Collection: Pre-dawn light illuminates the Temple of the Sun (right) and Temple of the Moon

Pre-dawn light illuminates the Temple of the Sun (right) and Temple of the Moon (left) in upper Cathedral Valley in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

Background imageParched Collection: Dried mud along White Canyon, Utah

Dried mud along White Canyon, Utah

Background imageParched Collection: Joshua Tree N. P. CA. Joshua tree and moon in Hidden Valley, Wonderland of Rocks

Joshua Tree N. P. CA. Joshua tree and moon in Hidden Valley, Wonderland of Rocks
Joshua Tree N.P. CA. Joshua tree and moon in Hidden Valley, Wonderland of Rocks

Background imageParched Collection: Oil pump and drought C013 / 9478

Oil pump and drought C013 / 9478
Oil pump and drought. Landscape of baked and cracked mud surrounding a jack pump or nodding donkey oil pump. This type of oil pump is used to draw crude oil from a well when the pressure difference

Background imageParched Collection: Grain silo and drought C013 / 9479

Grain silo and drought C013 / 9479
Grain silo and drought. Landscape of baked and cracked mud surrounding a grain silo. This structure is used to store cereal grains harvested from food crops

Background imageParched Collection: Desiccation cracks in mud, Ecuador C013 / 8854

Desiccation cracks in mud, Ecuador C013 / 8854
Desiccation cracks in mud. View over cracked mud in a dry pond at the top of the beach. Photographed in Manabi Province, Ecuador

Background imageParched Collection: Desiccation cracks in mud, Ecuador C013 / 8853

Desiccation cracks in mud, Ecuador C013 / 8853
Desiccation cracks in mud. Aerial view over cracked mud in a dry pond at the top of the beach. Photographed in Manabi Province, Ecuador

Background imageParched Collection: Feildfare - in a berry tree after a hoar frost - December - Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England

Feildfare - in a berry tree after a hoar frost - December - Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England
GUY-98 Feildfare - in a berry tree after a hoar frost - December Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England Turdus pilaris Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageParched Collection: Painted Hills, near William Creek, Outback, South Australia, Australia - aerial

Painted Hills, near William Creek, Outback, South Australia, Australia - aerial

Background imageParched Collection: Africa, Namibia. Namib Desert. Dune 45 in the Namib-Nauklift Desert. These are the highest

Africa, Namibia. Namib Desert. Dune 45 in the Namib-Nauklift Desert. These are the highest and oldest sand dunes in the world

Background imageParched Collection: Parched soil with cracks, Saintes Marie de la Mer, Camargue, Bouches du Rhone, France

Parched soil with cracks, Saintes Marie de la Mer, Camargue, Bouches du Rhone, France

Background imageParched Collection: Drought

Drought. Dried and cracked mud during a drought. Droughts may increase in frequency due to global warming

Background imageParched Collection: Outside temperature thermometer, Crete

Outside temperature thermometer, Crete
Outside temperature thermometer, showing a reading of 45 degrees Celsius. An arid landscape is seen behind it. Photographed in Crete in 2007

Background imageParched Collection: Drought, conceptual image

Drought, conceptual image. Footprint in dried cracked mud, representing water shortages and drought

Background imageParched Collection: Cracked mud, Canadian Arctic

Cracked mud, Canadian Arctic
Cracked mud, Axel Heiberg Island, Canadian Arctic

Background imageParched Collection: Scorched tree, conceptual image

Scorched tree, conceptual image

Background imageParched Collection: Africa, Botswana, Setting sun silhouettes Baobab Trees (Adansonia digitata) on Kubu

Africa, Botswana, Setting sun silhouettes Baobab Trees (Adansonia digitata) on Kubu Island on Makgadikgadi Pan in Kalahari Desert

Background imageParched Collection: African Elephants - Fighting in waterhole during the dry season - Savuti - Botswana - Africa

African Elephants - Fighting in waterhole during the dry season - Savuti - Botswana - Africa
CRH-1056 African Elephants - Fighting in waterhole during the dry season Savuti - Botswana - Africa Loxodonta africana Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageParched Collection: Dry cracked muddy farmland with single shoot of wheat or barley

Dry cracked muddy farmland with single shoot of wheat or barley
HAR-96 Dry cracked muddy farmland with single shoot of wheat or barley Anthony Harrison Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way




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"Parched: A Journey Through Namibia's Desert Wonderland" The towering dunes of the Namib Naukluft Park in Namibia stand as a testament to the parched beauty of this arid land. Amidst a swirling duststorm, a male lion, gemsbok, and ostrich brave the harsh conditions in search of water in Namibia's unforgiving wilderness. Dead trees scattered below the majestic dunes of Sossusvlei serve as haunting reminders of nature's resilience amidst drought and desolation. Pachycereus marginatus, commonly known as Mexican fence post cactus, thrives against all odds in this parched landscape with its unique ability to store water. In Japan's soybean stores, rows upon rows of dried beans tell tales of agricultural struggles during times when rain is scarce and fields turn parched. As dawn breaks over the Namib Naukluft area, a hot-air balloon floats gracefully above the vast desert expanse - an oasis for those seeking solace from life's daily grind. Cars kick up clouds of dust on their journey along dusty desert roads in Namibia - a reminder that even transportation must adapt to survive these dry terrains. From an aerial view, Sossusvlei reveals its true magnificence; sand dunes stretch endlessly into infinity like waves frozen mid-crash against time itself. Nature paints its masterpiece with hues ranging from golden yellows to fiery oranges across the undulating sand dunes found at Sossusvlei - truly an awe-inspiring sight. In this captivating exploration through images captured within Namibia's arid landscapes lies both fragility and strength intertwined—a story told by nature herself—where life persists despite being eternally "parched.