Parched Collection (page 3)

Cracked Parched Earth And Stormy Skies With Fence Posts On The Horizon, Alberta

Leopard Frog On Dry Farmland, Red River Valley, Manitoba

Farmland Affected By Drought, Red River Valley, Manitoba

Travelling through Somalias savanna
Four travellers riding donkeys through a dried out riverbed in the Somali savanna. Date: circa 1920

Lake Baringo is one of two freshwater lakes of the Eastern Rift Valley. Its waters are red with suspended solids due to bad soil erosion in its catchment area

Lava boulders cover vast tracts of infertile land on the eastern side of Lake Turkana. Often referred to as the Jade Sea due to its distinctive colour, Lake Turkana is a true desert lake

Inhospitable, semi-arid, thorn scrub country northwest of Lodwar, the administrative centre of the Turkana people. All the hills and mountains are of volcanic origin

On the inhospitable lava-strewn hills surrounding the inlet of Ghoubbet el Khar‰ b (the Devils Throat), a relative of the Dragons Blood Tree (Dracaena orbet)

North America, USA, California, Death Valley National Park
USA, California, Death Valley National Park. Black and white image of sunset shadow on Mesquite Dunes, Death Valley National Park

USA; California; San Diego. ASunflower growing from Cracked Mud in Anza Borrego
USA, California, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Sunflower growing from Cracked Mud. Credit as: Christopher Talbot Frank / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA; CA, Sand Verbena Wildflowers growing from Cracked Mud in Anza Borrego Desert
USA, California, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Sand Verbena Wildflowers growing from Cracked Mud (Large format sizes available). Credit as: Christopher Talbot Frank / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA; CA. Coyote Footprints in Cracked Mud in Anza Borrego Desert State Park
USA, California, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Coyote Footprints in Cracked Mud (Large format sizes available). Credit as: Christopher Talbot Frank / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Dry Irrigation Pond, Strzelecki Track, Outback, South Australia, Australia

Painted Desert, Arkaringa, near Oodnadatta, Outback, South Australia, Australia

North America, USA, Utah, Bonneville Salt Flats. Passing thunderstorm over Bonneville Salt Flats, leaving flooded desert floor and reflection of clearing sky, UT

Parched ground of a lake, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Dead tree in front of Dune 45 near Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Dune 45 near Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Dead tree in Deadvlei in the morning light, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Dead trees in Deadvlei in the morning light, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Dead box tree

Dried up lake with many cracks

Dry river bed in a volcanic landscape, Landmannalaugar, Iceland, Europe

Dry mountain hill, California, USA

Dried and cracked mud, Quebec, Canada

Dry peat-cutting site in Raubling, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Desiccated sandy soil

Dried mud, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa

Salt flat, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Cracked dry soil of a riverbed, Argentinian Andes, Uspallata, Mendoza province, Argentina, South America, America

Alkaline-encrusted streambed near Old Paria Townsite in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Utah

Alkaline-crusted streambed near Old Paria Townsite in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Utah

Grounded buoy in Forgotten Canyon at location once 80 feet below the surface of Lake Powell. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah. Photo Date: October 13, 2005

The dried-up lakebed of Lake Powell bakes in the sun below the bottom of Hite Marina
The dried-up lakebed of Lake Powell below the bottom of Hite Marina boat ramp due to a long-term drought which has drastically reduced the water volume in the reservoir

Upstream face of Glen Canyon Dam with water level of Lake Powell 145 feet below its normal full-pool capacity on April 12, 2005. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Arizona

Glen Canyon Dam viewed from the bridge over Glen Canyon with the water level of Lake Powell 110 feet below full-pool capacity. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Arizona

Pre-dawn light illuminates the Temple of the Sun (right) and Temple of the Moon (left) in upper Cathedral Valley in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

Dried mud along White Canyon, Utah

Joshua Tree N. P. CA. Joshua tree and moon in Hidden Valley, Wonderland of Rocks
Joshua Tree N.P. CA. Joshua tree and moon in Hidden Valley, Wonderland of Rocks

Oil pump and drought C013 / 9478
Oil pump and drought. Landscape of baked and cracked mud surrounding a jack pump or nodding donkey oil pump. This type of oil pump is used to draw crude oil from a well when the pressure difference

Grain silo and drought C013 / 9479
Grain silo and drought. Landscape of baked and cracked mud surrounding a grain silo. This structure is used to store cereal grains harvested from food crops

Desiccation cracks in mud, Ecuador C013 / 8854
Desiccation cracks in mud. View over cracked mud in a dry pond at the top of the beach. Photographed in Manabi Province, Ecuador

Desiccation cracks in mud, Ecuador C013 / 8853
Desiccation cracks in mud. Aerial view over cracked mud in a dry pond at the top of the beach. Photographed in Manabi Province, Ecuador

Feildfare - in a berry tree after a hoar frost - December - Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England
GUY-98 Feildfare - in a berry tree after a hoar frost - December Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England Turdus pilaris Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Painted Hills, near William Creek, Outback, South Australia, Australia - aerial

Africa, Namibia. Namib Desert. Dune 45 in the Namib-Nauklift Desert. These are the highest and oldest sand dunes in the world

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"Parched: A Journey Through Namibia's Desert Wonderland" The towering dunes of the Namib Naukluft Park in Namibia stand as a testament to the parched beauty of this arid land. Amidst a swirling duststorm, a male lion, gemsbok, and ostrich brave the harsh conditions in search of water in Namibia's unforgiving wilderness. Dead trees scattered below the majestic dunes of Sossusvlei serve as haunting reminders of nature's resilience amidst drought and desolation. Pachycereus marginatus, commonly known as Mexican fence post cactus, thrives against all odds in this parched landscape with its unique ability to store water. In Japan's soybean stores, rows upon rows of dried beans tell tales of agricultural struggles during times when rain is scarce and fields turn parched. As dawn breaks over the Namib Naukluft area, a hot-air balloon floats gracefully above the vast desert expanse - an oasis for those seeking solace from life's daily grind. Cars kick up clouds of dust on their journey along dusty desert roads in Namibia - a reminder that even transportation must adapt to survive these dry terrains. From an aerial view, Sossusvlei reveals its true magnificence; sand dunes stretch endlessly into infinity like waves frozen mid-crash against time itself. Nature paints its masterpiece with hues ranging from golden yellows to fiery oranges across the undulating sand dunes found at Sossusvlei - truly an awe-inspiring sight. In this captivating exploration through images captured within Namibia's arid landscapes lies both fragility and strength intertwined—a story told by nature herself—where life persists despite being eternally "parched.