Arid Collection

Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) in sand dunes, Namibia. Finalist in the Mammals Category of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (WPOY) Competition 2015

Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank patrolling outside Basra, Iraq
Soldiers of 1 A Squadron, Queens Royal Lancers (QRL) patrolling outside Basra, Iraq onboard a Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank during Operation Telic 4

Sunset at Uluru, Ayers Rock, Australia
Sunset at Uluru, Ayers Rock, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Buffalo soldier drinking from his canteen on a desert march. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Earth from space, satellite image
Earth from space. Satellite image showing North and South America as seen from 35, 000 kilometres above the Earths surface. North is at top and the Moon is at upper right

Sturt desert pea. Arid flower. South Australia
Sturt desert pea. Arid flower growing in the arid conditions of the Flinders Ranges

Windmill and Sunset, William Creek, Oodnadatta Track, Outback, South Australia, Australia

Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tohono O odham Indian Reservation, Tucson, Arizona

Sunrise at Uluru, Ayers Rock, Uluru-Kata Tjuta Park, Australia
Sunrise at Uluru, Ayers Rock, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Sunset at Uluru, Ayers Rock, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

The Sahara Desert, North west Africa - two camels stride across the sand, accompanied by their Bedouin owner. Date: circa 1915

Oranjestad, Aruba. Aerial view of Oranjestad marina, waterfront, boats, Marketplace, and hills

Lava steam vent glowing at night in the Halemaumau Crater, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii USA

Huge Boojum Tree (Cirio) (Fouquieria columnaris) near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California Norte, Mexico, North America

Australia, satellite image
Australia. Satellite image of the Earth, set against a background of stars, centred on the island continent of Australia. North is at top. Clouds (white) are seen in the atmosphere

Australia, satellite image. North is at top. Australia is the worlds smallest continent. It is located in the southern hemisphere, southeast of Asia

Saudi Arabian desert. Combined infrared and visible satellite image of the Jabal Tuwayq ridge (down centre) in the rocky desert region of Najd in central Saudi Arabia. North is at top

Mexican Hat Rock, near Mexican Hat, Utah, United States of America, North America

Colorado River meanders through the Grand Canyon below Toroweap Overlook

Israel, Massada. RUins of Massada

Martian landscape, artwork. Mars is a rocky desert world with no surface water. The red colour of the rocks is due to a high content of iron oxides

Mars, computer artwork. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, and it is a rocky desert world. It orbits the Sun in around 689 days at an average distance of around 227 million kilometres

Namaqua chameleon catching prey
Namaqua chameleon (Chamaeleo namaquensis) catching prey with its unfurled tongue. This tongue extends out extremely rapidly in just a few fractions of a second

The sandstone spire of Castleton Tower dominates the Castle Valley, near the Colorado River and Moab, Utah, United States of America, North America

Camels in the Sahara Desert, Tassili n Ajjer, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

NA, USA, Arizona, Sedona. Red Rock county

Guadalupe Peak and El Capitan at sunset, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, United States of America, North America

Courthouse Towers and Park Avenue, Arches National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

NA, USA, Arizona, Saguaro National Monument, Landscape

DELETE DUPLICATE - RF - Wild buckskin Mustang stallion walking towards waterhole on dusty dry summer day, Sand Wash Basin, Colorado, USA. August

Red Sturts Desert Pea (Swainsona formosa) flower
Brilliant red and black Sturts Desert Pea (Swainsona formosa) growing wild in the arid northern Flinders Ranges, South Australia. The colours of the blue sky and orange desert sand are visible behind

Eublepharis macularius, Leopard Gecko climbing rock, rear view

Therizinosaurus dinosuars. Artwork of a group of Therizinosaurus dinosuars foraging in a semi-arid desert landscape. This herbivorous dinosaurs fossils were originally discovered in Mongolia

Corn, beans and squash grown the native American way
Native American three-sisters method of growing corn, beans, and squash, New Mexico. Photograph

The Yellowstone River and canyon from Grandview Point, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Moon light over Sedona, Arizona
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 cant be seen with the naked eye

A jeep on a long sandy road in southern Namibia leaves a trail of dust, Namibia, Africa

Richat Structure, satellite image. North is at top. Desert sands are pale yellow/white (top left and lower right), while less sandy, rocky areas are green, and volcanic rocks are blue

USA, Arizona, Tucson: Mission San Xavier del Bac Mission with Cactus

ZEBRA - in drought landscape
CRH-756-Rf-m ZEBRA - in drought landscape Chris Harvey Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dromedary CAMELS - mating
AGR-711 Dromedary CAMELS - mating Morocco, Africa Alan Greensmith Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Seven Sisters, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) train crossing Merzouga dunes, Tafilalt, Sahara, Morocco, March 2007

Aerial view of the San Juan River cutting through Raplee Anticline west of the town of Bluff, Utah

Colorado, Grand Junction, Colorado National Monument. Independence Rock Overlook, typical red rock formations. Views of Grand Junction in the distance

African Elephant - bull displaying aggressive behaviour when in musk - Chief's Island, Okavango Delta, Botswana
CRH-1082 African Elephant - bull displaying aggressive behaviour when in musk Chief's Island, Okavango Delta, Botswana Loxodonta africana Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal

Curdimurka Railway Siding (Old Ghan Railway), Oodnadatta Track, Outback, South Australia, Australia

Tanzania, Tarangire. A herd of elephants walks past a massive baobab. Both are what makes Tarangire famous

Human footprints in soft sand near the Upper Soap Creek Bench in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, United States of America, North America

The Mess House showing the fortifications (b / w photo)
NAM310712 The Mess House showing the fortifications (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: in the foreground rows of embrasures can be seen)

Bridge of Boats over the Gumti River, near the Chattar Manzil
NAM310708 Bridge of Boats over the Gumti River, near the Chattar Manzil and Fusseed Bakah or Old Palace (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum

The mushroom rock formations, Ennedi Plateau, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ennedi region, Chad, Africa

Deadvlei, Namibia, Africa

Wetlands at sunrise, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Route 66 historic sign, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona USA

Footprints in sand
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Footprints across rippled sand. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

USA, Utah, Monument Valley. Navajo indian women drive a flock of sheep down a sandy bank at Sheep Springs at Monument Valley, Utah. (Editorial Usage Only)

Lone horse rider at John Fords Point, Merrick Butte, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Namibia, Namib Desert, Setting sun lights curving sand dunes near coastal city of Walvis Bay

Desert alluvial fan, satellite image. North is at top. Desert areas can sometimes go for years without rain, and then intense storms will cause flooding that fills old dry river beds

Rock samphire (Crithmum maritimum)
Rock samphire flowers (Crithmum maritimum) amongst pebbles. This coastal perennial is edible and was a popular vegetable in Shakespeares time. There is a reference made to the plant in King Lear

Welwitschia mirabilis. This unique plant consists of a woody stem and two large leaves. It is evergreen and the leaves grow continuously along the ground, often becoming frayed. W

United States, Utah, Bryce Canyon National Park. Hoodoos at sunrise from Sunset Point. Credit as: Dave Welling / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

Windmill and Sunset, William Creek, Oodnadatta Track, Outback, South Australia, Australia

Traditional house with a solar panel in the Sahara Desert, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

Great Sandy Desert, satellite image. North is at upper left. Vegetation is green and purple, while more barren, rocky areas are various shades of white and brown

Gila Monster - In motion. One of only two venomous lizards in the world, protected species. Southeastern Arizona, USA
CAN-2903 Gila Monster - In motion. One of only two venomous lizards in the world, protected species. Southeastern Arizona, USA

Quiver tree frame view through quiver tree branches framing a second one in the background Quiver tree forest
SAS-91 KOKERBOOM / Quiver / Aloe Tree - framed view through quiver tree branches framing a second one in the background Quiver tree forest, Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Label for le Toubib Aperitif and Tonic Wine, late 19th century (colour litho)
CHT224194 Label for le Toubib Aperitif and Tonic Wine, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Contrefacon, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

In the Pyrenees, c. 1911 (oil on panel)
LMG208928 In the Pyrenees, c.1911 (oil on panel) by Innes, James Dickson (1887-1914); 24x33 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; Welsh

Spain, Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, Volcanic landscape and Corralejo

October 2019
Arid, Bryce Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyons, Earth Pyramid, Exterior, Fairy Chimney, Gorges, Hoodoo, Hoodoos, Landscape, Navajo Loop Trail, Nobody, Peaceful, Reserve, Reserves

Sossusvlei sand dunes, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia, Africa

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake - emerging from winter hibernation site - March 2011 - Arizona - Sonoran desert
CAN-4427 Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake - emerging from winter hibernation site Arizona - Sonoran desert Crotalus atrox John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Laguna Sejar, Salar de Atacama, Atacama Desert, Chile, South America

Camels in the dunes, Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Picture No. 12480020
Barren landscape of Death Valley National Park, Date:

Dead Tree In Desert Monument Valley, United States Of America

The Surreal Landscape Of Bolivias Altiplano Region, Near Uyuni; Bolivia

Sand dune formations. Bruneau Dunes State Park, ID

The Sahara or, The Desert, 1867 (oil on canvas)
XIR237960 The Sahara or, The Desert, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Guillaumet, Gustave (1840-87); 110x200 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Giant Saguaro cacti growing in Saguaro Nat l Park, with the snow capped Catalina Mtns
Giant Saguaro cacti growing in Saguaro Nat l Park, with the snow capped Catalina Mountains, Tucson, Arizona

An Andean volcano rises above the Salar de Uyuni, the incredible salt desert, during a summer sunset, Oruro, Bolivia, South America

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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.