Wispy and ethereal forms of giant dunes create a ballet of light and shadow like nature’s version of yin and yang. Seen from a plane high above, the endless sands sculpt the light into artistic form. Named the “Skeleton Coast”, this region of Namibia comes from the harsh harmony of the elements where hot and arid African winds meet the sea, and powerful currents collide with the coastal dunes. The coastline itself is littered with the “skeletons” of beached whales and shipwrecks that were trapped here by the collision of nature’s forces that create its rugged beauty.

Desert Winds is a quiet reminder that nature moves, even in stillness—a panoramic tribute to Earth’s enduring power. Discover Tom Mangelsen’s story behind this breathtaking landscape.

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