As if sunrise was the only moment worthy of quiet contemplation on the dunes, the crowds quickly disperse as people go on to seek their next thrill. And yet, disregarding breakfast which lay waiting at the bottom of the dune, we walked on, to the point where footsteps no longer spoiled the edge of the dune, and the valley beyond lay untainted by trampling boots.
Each new morning, the graffiti footprints of visitors have been swept away in the night, and as the waves on the sea shore, create a new canvas. Those lucky enough to arrive at the front of the queue see only the footprints of birds and mammals that have gone before them in the night.
darn right it's breathtaking! i like this as it is, no need to crop, it gives one the necessary perspective to appreciate the place and the shot. aces, helen. big aces!
Helen this is simply wonderful. I just love it - how breathtaking. I absolutely must catch up on your wonderful project soon, I am sorry I have been so absent!
You don’t go to Namibia for the food. You are acting just like a photographer. Great photo and I also thought it was one of Jerome’s photos from Namibia.
Oh Helen! This is just breathtaking- your narrative said it so well - glad you captured this shot - wonderful dof - I don’t have the right words it’s just gorgeous
Amazing shot, l like the idea that the footprints are gone so soon and we can perhaps "pretend" that its an untouched environment. The curve of the sand dune is like a knife edge
@dide Hi Diana, thanks for the suggestion. I'm not sure - perhaps you are right - an almost square crop works without the footprints. I'm ok with them though. In some respects, I am thinking of the footprints in the same way as the animal tracks. They are just another part of the landscape, to be covered up and cleared away leaving the virgin knife edge ridge again ready for the next day.
