White Sands in Monochrome, New Mexico, USA
I arrived late in the afternoon, and the wind was quite strong. I was intrigued by the dust clouds in the distance and the dramatic sky. I thought these, coupled with the rippled sand in the foreground, would make for a dramatic combination.
Beautiful Desolation, Tibet
Another stunning view of the desert with the snow-capped mountain in the background. The driver of the bus we were on would stop now and then so we could stretch our legs. The journey to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar is nearly 1,000 km and takes about two days to cover the distance.
Foggy Sand Dunes, Namib Desert, Namibia
I took this picture during a trip to Namibia, specifically from a helicopter flying early in the morning over the Namib Desert. The trip itself was wonderful, as I could see this vast desert from a different perspective. At some point, the fog started to get denser, playing with the dunes, as illustrated by this […]
Full Tilt, Oatman Road, Old Route 66, Arizona, USA
John Steinbeck called Route 66 “the mother road, the road of flight,” and along the stretch between Oatman and Topock, the phrase still resonates with the landscape. Full Tilt was captured during magic hour, when the sun slips behind the Black Mountains and the hardpan exhales the day’s heat. Light saturates the desert—pavement amber, scrub […]
Desolate But Incredibly Beautiful, Tibet
Not sure exactly where this photo was taken on the road. It must have been at a pit stop along the way. We were on our way back from Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar to a town close to the border of Nepal, more than 1,000 km away. Tibet, often called the Roof of the […]
Camel Thorn Trees, Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Namibia
Many years ago, a river flowed between the gigantic sand dunes in Sossusvlei, Namibia, and provided enough water for trees to grow in this pan. However, since then, the river has failed to reach this pan most years, killing the trees. Because of the very dry climate, the dead trees have remained well preserved. I […]
Desert Sunrise, Wahiba Sands, Oman
The Wahiba Sands, in the Al-Sharqiya region of Oman, are located to the east of the capital city, Muscat. This desert is a popular destination for both tourists and Omanis, as it offers a great desert experience in the middle of nature and tranquillity. I have visited the area several times, either staying in one […]
Nubra Valley, Ladakh, India
Located in the remote part of Ladakh, Nubra Valley is at an altitude of over 10,000 feet. The valley is a unique blend of cold desert, sand dunes, and the confluence of the Nubra and Shyok rivers. This is also the home of double-humped Bactrian camels.
Desert Mountain Top, Joshua National Park, California, USA
I was visiting Joshua Tree National Park as part of my winter getaway. As I live on Vancouver Island, Canada, I became a snowbird after retirement. I now spend my winters in Arizona and California. It was on one of these trips that I spent the day in Joshua Tree Park. After spending most of […]
Dune 7 Sands, Namib Desert, Walvis Bay, Namibia
Some years ago, while cruising along the Atlantic coast of Africa, we stopped for a day in Walvis Bay, Namibia. I’d read that the Namib Desert, believed to be the world’s oldest desert, was in the area, and it contained impressive dunes! My husband and I were fortunate to find easy transport to cover the […]