Arid Collection (#7)

Wadi al Hitan, Faiyum, Egypt. Whale fossil along the interpretive trail at Wadi el-Hitan paleontological site

Wadi al Hitan, Faiyum, Egypt. Eroded rocks along the interpretive trail at Wadi el-Hitan paleontological site

Wadi al Hitan, Faiyum, Egypt. Eroded bluff along the interpretive trail at Wadi el-Hitan paleontological site

Wadi al Hitan, Faiyum, Egypt. Eroded bluff along the interpretive trail at Wadi el-Hitan paleontological site

Wadi al Hitan, Faiyum, Egypt. Whale fossil on an eroded bluff along the interpretive trail at Wadi el-Hitan paleontological site

Giza, Cairo, Egypt. Men on camels at the Great Pyramid complex. (Editorial Use Only)

Giza, Cairo, Egypt. The Great Pyramid at Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu

Giza, Cairo, Egypt. The Pyramid of Khufu, the Great Pyramid of Giza

Giza, Cairo, Egypt. The Great Sphinx and the Pyramid of Khafre

Isolation (1 of 1)
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Big Bend No. 1
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Big Bend No. 2
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Thorny devil (Moloch horridus) walking over sand dune, Yulara, Northern Territory, Australia, November

Sahara sand viper (Cerastes vipera) burrowing into sand to hide, captive, occurrs Mauritania to Egypt, Africa. Sequence 5 of 5

Light Show, Sphinx, Khafre Pyramid in the background, Great Pyramids of Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Giza, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Sunset in the giant sand dunes of the Sahara Desert, Timimoun, western Algeria, North Africa, Africa

Cracked mud patterns on the playa, Clark Dry Lake, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California

USA, Wyoming, Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area. Landscape with Big Horn River. Credit as: Fred Lord / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Camel caravan, Guelta d Archei waterhole, Ennedi plateau, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chad, Africa

Memorial for Father John J Crowley at Padre Crowley Point, Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America

Barren landscape of Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America

Cape Weavers Nest Site in a Telephone Pole
Wakop, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Wild horses, Monument valley tribal park, Navajo reserve, Utah, USA. April

Delicate purple desert pea flowers, Australia
Delicate purple Swainsonia sp. flowers photographed near lake Eyre in the desert of outback South Australia after good winter and spring rains

Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) female with two calves, Namibrand Reserve, Namib Desert, Namibia, Nambia

Aerial of fog over the Namib Desert, Namibia, September 2011

People trekking with Dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) through chalk rock formations created by sandstorms, White desert, Sahara, Egypt, February 2009. No release available

Chalk rock formations caused by sand storms, White desert in the Sahara, Egypt, February 2009

Sea holly (Eryngium maritimum) growing in sand dune, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Deadvlei with dead Camel thorn trees, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namib Desert, Namibia

Canyon live oak (Quercus chrysolepis) Diablo Range, California, USA, June

Monarch (Danaus plexippus), butterfly emerging from chrysalis on Tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) wings unfolding, series, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Camels caravan carrying salt extracted from Dallol salt mines, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Two miners breaking up salt blocks in the salt flat, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

The Mittens against cloudy sky at sunrise, Monument Valley, Arizona, USA

Scenic view of The Mitten buttes at sunset, Monument Valley, Arizona, USA

Famous Natural bridge on sunny day, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA

Tree growing on a rock, Sunset Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA

Scenic view of Grand Canyon at sunset, Yavapai Point, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA

Famous Horseshoe Bend on Colorado river at sunset, Page, Arizona, USA

Slot canyon walls, Antelope Canyon X, Page, Arizona, USA

Rock formations and bushes on sunny day in Monument Valley, Arizona, USA

Scenic view of The Mittens at sunrise, Monument Valley, Arizona, USA

Bend of Colorado river at sunrise at Dead Horse Point, Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah, USA

Cars entering rock formations The Organ, Tower of Babel, Sheep rock and Three Gossips via Arches Scenic Drive road at dawn, Arches National Park, Utah, USA

Detail of hoodoos and trees, Sunset Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA

Bryce Canyon amphitheater at sunrise, Inspiration Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA

Natural rock formations at Zabriskie Point during sunrise, Death Valley National Park, Eastern California, California, USA

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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.