Aridity Collection

Um el Ma Oasis, date palms and sand dunes, Libyan Desert, Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Baobab Prison Tree near Derby - Australia, Western Australia, Kimberley, Derby, Boab Prison Tree

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Sand dunes in the Namib Desert- top centre the Witberg (White Mountain, 426m) - a granite massif in the centre of the Namib Desert - with Camelthorn trees (Acacia erioloba)

Dune landscape near Cervantes - Australia, Western Australia, Midwest, Nambung National Park, Cervantes

Erosion landscape Pinnacles - Australia, Western Australia, Midwest, Nambung National Park, Pinnacles (DM)

Dune street through outback - Australia, Western Australia, Gascoyne, Francois Peron National Park, South Gregories - Peron Peninsula, Shark Bay

Dune landscape and ocean near Cape Peron - Australia, Western Australia, Gascoyne, Francois Peron National Park, Cape Peron - Peron Peninsula, Shark Bay (DM)

Dune landscape and ocean - Australia, Western Australia, Gascoyne, Cape Range, Jurabi Coastal Park - Ningaloo Reef

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SIGUENZA. Castle built by Arabs in the twelfth century. It is now an inn of tourism. Guadalajara province. Castile-La Mancha. Spain Date: 06/09/2007

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BELMONTE. General view of the castle, built by Juan Pacheco between 1456 and 1470. Is Gothic plateresque changeover. Province of Cuenca. Castile-La Mancha. Spain Date: 06/09/2007

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Egypt, Valley of the Kings. Overview of the mountain chain that stretches behind Deir el-Bahari. In the rock walls are carved the tombs of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom. All of these are hypogea

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Uganda, Karamoja, Small boy shepherding his goats on the arid plains

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The Okahiongo Elephant Lodge near Purros in the Kaokoland, Namibia. Date:

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The Okahiongo Elephant Lodge near Purros in the Kaokoland, Namibia. Date:

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Arid plains and isolated mountain ridges at the edge of the Namib Desert - in the background the touristic settlement of Sesriem - aerial view - Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia. Date:

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Cape Fur Seal colony at the coast of the Namib Desert - aerial view - Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia. Date:

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Cape Fur Seal colony at the coast of the Namib Desert - aerial view - Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia. Date:

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Cape Fur Seal colony at the coast of the Namib Desert - aerial view - Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia. Date:

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Breakers at the shore of the Namib Desert - aerial view - Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia. Date:

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Sand dunes in the Namib Desert - aerial view - Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia. Date:

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Dune patterns in the Namib Desert - aerial view - Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia. Date:

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Sand dune in the Namib Desert - aerial view - Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia. Date:

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Sand dunes and dry pans in the Namib Desert - in the evening - aerial view - Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia. Date:

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Sand dunes in the Namib Desert - aerial view - Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia. Date:

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The hot-air balloon above an arid plain and isolated mountain ridges at the edge of the Namib Desert - aerial view from a second balloon - NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia. Date:

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The hot-air balloon above an arid plain and isolated mountain ridges at the edge of the Namib Desert - aerial view from a second balloon - NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia. Date:

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The hot-air balloon above an arid plain and isolated mountain ridges at the edge of the Namib Desert - aerial view from a second balloon - NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia. Date:

The parched earth
Arid and cracked soil. High temperatures, pollution, climate change and low rainfall have also led to one of the most severe drought situations in Italy in recent years

Desert-Like Conditions In The Fragile Ecosystem Of The Great Sand Hills Of Saskatchewan, Canada

Sunset Over Monument Valley, Arizona

Morning Clouds Over Monument Valley, Arizona

Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

Morning Clouds Over Monument Valley And Tree, Arizona

U. S. A. California Mojave
U.S.A. California Mojave

The Burren, Co Clare, Ireland, Karst-Landscape Region

Egypt. Dendera. Temple of Hathor. Mud wall portion surroundi
Egyptian Art. Dendera. Temple of Hathor. Mud wall portion surrounding the Dendera Temple complex

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Palm trees growing in the hot desert sand, Mandara Valley, Ubari Sand Sea, Sahara, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Date Palms (Phoenix spec. ), in the Libyan Desert, Um el Ma Oasis, Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa
Date Palms (Phoenix spec.), in the Libyan Desert, Um el Ma Oasis, Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

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Aridity, a harsh and unforgiving force of nature, is vividly captured in these breathtaking images. In the vast expanse of Western Australia's Kimberley region lies the Baobab Prison Tree near Derby, standing as a testament to the arid conditions that have shaped this land for centuries. Its gnarled branches reach towards an endless sky, defying the lack of water that surrounds it. Moving further south, we find ourselves at Egypt's Temple of Hathor in Dendera. Here, a mud wall portion stands proudly amidst the aridity, showcasing ancient architecture resilient against time and climatic challenges. Returning to Australia's Western Australia region, we are greeted by dune landscapes near Cervantes and erosion-scapes known as Pinnacles. These natural wonders showcase how wind and weathering have sculpted the land into mesmerizing formations over countless years. The barrenness only adds to their allure; a reminder that even in desolation there is beauty. Journeying through Gascoyne's outback reveals another facet - dune streets stretching endlessly into the horizon. This captivating sight showcases both isolation and resilience; where life finds ways to adapt despite scarce resources. Cape Peron offers yet another striking contrast between desert sands and ocean waves crashing against its shores. It serves as a reminder that even within such dry environments, pockets of life can flourish when given just enough moisture from coastal breezes. As we explore Cape Range in Gascoyne once more, dunes merge seamlessly with turquoise waters - an enchanting meeting point between two contrasting worlds, and is here that one truly comprehends how aridity shapes not only landscapes but also ecosystems; creating delicate balances where survival hinges on adaptation. In each image presented here – whether it be Baobab trees or eroded rock formations – aridity reigns supreme while simultaneously revealing glimpses of tenacity and resilience found within these arid landscapes.