Arid Collection (#100)

Aerials of sand dunes of the Namib Desert meeting the Atlantic Ocean, Namibia, Africa

Aerial of a dead lake (vlei), in the Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Deadvlei pan and dunes, estimated 900 year old dead camel thorn trees (Acacia erioloba)
Namibia

Barren, Arid, red dunes, hot, heat
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dune, life, Barren, Arid, Isolated, heat, red dunes, hot
Strike a pose

Dead trees in the area known as the Deadvlei which is deep within the confines of Sossusvlei
Namibia

Illustration of ancient stone circle and tumulus at Msoura, Morocco

Moonlight over a Sedona landscape
Moonlight bathing over the Sedona Arizona landscape. Stars above the sand stone hills in the distance

Sedona by Moonlight
During a near fullmoon, the landscape of Sedona Arizona glows under the stars of night. A long exposure created the ethereal mood, a view which can u2019t be seen with the naked eye

Cartoon, desert cactus in bloom

Selection of desert wildlife

River meandering through canyon, elevated view

Rain storm above mountains in desert region, and oasis, cross-section

Illustration of Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand, showing fauna, flora and places of interest

Illustration, map of the world showing desert regions (yellow) and regions in danger of desertification (orange)

Illustration of world map showing areas of desertification

Illustration of world map showing desertification

Illustration of Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus) walking on arid ground

Illustration of global weather zones on world map

Dead Trees, Dry Clay Pan, Dead Vlei, Namibia
Dead trees in dry clay pan, Dead Vlei, Soussusvlei, Namibia, Africa

Valle De La Luna, San Juan, Argentina
San Juan, Argentina

Lane with a pile of mud bricks in the backyards of the oasis of Ghadames, UNESCO world heritage, Libya

Goreme village in the twilight, Cappadocia, Turkey

Yardang landform at sunset, Xinajing, China

Allee de Baobab (Adansonia), at sunrise, western area, Madagascar, Africa

View from hill near Tomb of Cyrus the Great, 576-530 BC, Pasargadae, Iran, Middle East

Picture No. 11672035
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Picture No. 11672025
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D Anoa natural arch, Sahara desert, Ennedi, Chad, Africa

Skeleton trees, Sossusvlei (Death Valley), Namibia, Africa

Rock formation in Tadrart, Sahara desert, Algeria, Africa

Sand dunes at sunset in the Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Forzhaga Natural Arch in Akakus Mountains, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Hikers are dwarfed by the volcanic Mount Ngauruhoe on the Tongariro Crossing trail, Tongariro National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

The green of the irrigated fields contrasts with the arid hills above, a testament to farmers ingenuity in this dry landscape, Afghanistan, Asia

Lall Bazaar and the Portuguese Chapel, Calcutta, engraved by Robert Havell, pub. 1824
XND70256 Lall Bazaar and the Portuguese Chapel, Calcutta, engraved by Robert Havell, pub. 1824 (engraving) by Fraser, James Baillie (1783-1856) (after); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

A well in the desert between Samarkand and Karshi, Uzbekistan, illustration
KW409931 A well in the desert between Samarkand and Karshi, Uzbekistan, illustration from The World in the Hands, engraved by Charles Laplante (d.1903), published 1878 (engraving) by Bayard

The Grotto at Posillipo, c. 1782 (w / c on laid paper)
XYC309892 The Grotto at Posillipo, c.1782 (w/c on laid paper) by Jones, Thomas (1743-1803); 23.8x39.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Welsh, out of copyright

Our Desert Camp (colour engraving)
XCF285109 Our Desert Camp (colour engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Burton (1821-90); ); English, out of copyright

Tangier, 1887 (w / c heightened with gouache on paper)
XYC284866 Tangier, 1887 (w/c heightened with gouache on paper) by Crawhall, Joseph (1861-1913); 39.5x42.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Scottish, out of copyright

St. Jerome in the Desert (oil on panel)
XAL291497 St. Jerome in the Desert (oil on panel) by Pietro, Sano di, also Ansano di Pietro di Mencio (1406-81); 34x26 cm; Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena

Haughton Court, Hanover, Jamaica, c. 1820 (w / c on paper)
XYC273645 Haughton Court, Hanover, Jamaica, c.1820 (w/c on paper) by Hakewill, James (1778-1843); 31.1x42.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund; British, out of copyright

Villa Massimi, Rome (w / c & bodycolour on paper)
XYC284006 Villa Massimi, Rome (w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Johnson, Harry John (1826-84); 21.9x29.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

The Village Well, 1864 (w / c & gouache on paper)
XYC281113 The Village Well, 1864 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); 25.1x34.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Scottish, out of copyright

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Discover the beauty of arid landscapes, where nature's resilience shines through. As the sun sets over Uluru in Australia, its fiery glow paints the vast desert with hues of gold and crimson. In Namibia, sand dunes stretch endlessly as a graceful Gemsbok traverses this harsh terrain, adapting effortlessly to survive. Amidst the aridity of Iraq's Basra, a Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank patrols diligently, symbolizing strength amidst adversity. Meanwhile, a Buffalo soldier finds solace in his canteen as he quenches his thirst under an unforgiving sun. From space, Earth appears like a fragile oasis amidst the void - an intricate balance between life and desolation. The Sturt desert pea blooms vibrantly in South Australia's arid lands; its scarlet petals defiantly contrasting against the barren backdrop. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park reveals another breathtaking sunset at Ayers Rock – a sacred site that stands tall despite being surrounded by aridity. In Oranjestad, Aruba aerial view captures marinas bustling with boats and vibrant marketplaces thriving against all odds. Mission San Xavier del Bac stands proudly on Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation in Tucson - an architectural marvel rising from Arizona's dry landscape. At dawn, Uluru awakens once more to witness a mesmerizing sunrise that bathes Ayers Rock in gentle warmth. In Utah's Mexican Hat region lies Mexican Hat Rock – nature’s whimsical creation sculpted by time itself. Lastly but not least is the Sahara Desert - an epitome of aridity stretching across continents with its endless expanse of golden sands. These glimpses into arid environments remind us that even within seemingly inhospitable conditions lie moments of awe-inspiring beauty and unwavering resilience.