Early morning light and shadows emphasize the curves and lines of windswept sand dunes in the Namib Desert.
Namib Desert, Namibia
The red, windswept sand of Sossusvlei, in the Namib Desert, where deep-rooted vegetation has adapted to survive the harsh conditions. The largest sand dune in the park, known as Dune 45, or Big Daddy, is visible in the background.
