Dead Desert Trees by Russell Bevan

Wednesday, 16th December 2009

Dead Desert Trees

by Russell Bevan

As you walk over the red sand dunes in the rising heat of the morning you are suddenly rewarded with a spectacular view. The remains of a forest still standing surrounded by the shifting sands are both an eerie and beautiful sight. Sossusvlei, Namibia.

Equipment: Nikon D200, 17-55mm

Russell Bevan

I’m a photographer from the UK and currently based in Geneva.

23 Comments

Ale Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 1:50 am
wow, its like a painting, nearly abstract
MATE Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 2:09 am
A beautiful yet eary it is very metaphorical, very philosophical
mike Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 2:40 am
I like the shadows and the dark color against the blue sky background.
Rajesh Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 4:22 am
Wow! this is brilliant Russell. Picture perfect. Would make a great print-ad for the climate-change cause..
Rajesh Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 4:24 am
I meant for the efforts to minimize climate-change
Anurag Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 7:05 am
This is a very oft seen location here on earthshots. Wonder what caused the forest to whither away. Must have been an oasis here before. We would love to have more information.
G. Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 8:10 am
Agreed. Just like a painting. Excellent!
Su Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Looks like a fasinating place.
Pauline Jones Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 10:09 am
A nice, simple shot but a poignant story as this place must in the recent past have supported much more life than it does now.
Fab Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 10:30 am
amazing place!
planet lover Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
A picture of our planet in the future if we don’t take care of it.
JB Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Amazing photo Russ – love the others aswell
Hope all’s going well
Merry Christmas
JB
Sue Gagnon Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Lovely, thought provoking shot. Hopefully, it does not foretell our future.
Wanda Krack Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Nicely composed and lovely colors
renee Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Very different, great shot!
Helena Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Fantastic – deeply enigmatic and great process!
Danette Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Wow, nice and sharp and ‘crisp’. Very graphically striking!
paul whitton Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
wow! talk about perfect seperation and contrast of colors! nice work! nice place.
jan en joke Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
that must be where dali got the mustard.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Hopefully, not our future Earth, certainly worth sharing, Thank you.
João Ganhão Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Grat work! Very bright and sharp!
Photos by Nik Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Thanks forsharing and congrats
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
I told you global warming was a big problem!
Actually–this is a wonderful shot. Minimalism, stark, yet the colors and shapes say so much. Thanks for a great potd!