Dead camelthorn trees at Deadvlei, one of the most striking valleys at Sossusvlei in Namibia, stand out against the red dunes.

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Dead camelthorn trees at Deadvlei, one of the most striking valleys at Sossusvlei in Namibia, stand out strongly against the famous red sand dunes. Some of the tree skeletons at Deadvlei are over 500 years old.

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Size: 2848px × 4287px
Location: Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Namibia
Photo credit: © Richard Slater / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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