This photograph of the lone Camelthorn Tree was captured mid-winter. It was really cold, and frost was clinging to the fine sand of the dune.
It was my first ever visit to the Tsauchab Valley (Sesriem Valley), which is famous for its Deadvlei Trees.
I lay down in the gravel to get this vantage point and to ensure I could capture as much of the dune as possible.
I chose to get there early so that the dune was still in pristine condition and would not be trampled (along its spine) by hundreds of tourists who visit daily.
The crisp, warm light also added to the beautiful atmosphere of the morning. Early morning is the best time to avoid strong winds in the dune belt. Personally, this is one of my most special images captured in the area.
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