The 'Big Mama' in Sossusvlei, Namibia
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The 'Big Mama' dune is a favourite dune for the climbers as can be seen from the number of people on the top. The slope of the dune changes with the wind. Wind continuously reshapes the patterns of the huge dunes of the Namib desert. It timelessly forces the grains of sand on the flat windward slope upwards to the crest of the dune. Here they fall down in the wind shade. The leeward slope is therefore always considerably steeper than the windward side.
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This is a fantastic capture of the "Big Mama"... and look at all those tiny creatures clambering along its edge! :-)
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said bossvza
Great shot! Cheers and good luck in this challenge, Andrei
said andrei_sky
Absolutely fabulous shot. My pick for the winner's circle. Good luck!
said bmanis51
On the top everything looks so tiny.
said maryte55
Great photo, excellent entry in the challenge.
said stanpacz
The stark geometric shapes of sand dunes and the vivid but limited colour palette make these such an enjoyable subject. You did a great job on this one. Good luck.
said nramkarran
Wow! This is beautiful and awesome! Love this photo. Stunning shot. Good luck for cc scale.
said dilip_mistry
I'm out of breath just looking at this photo. What a climb. Good luck with this entry.
said saritardif
Very nice example of scale Suresh. Susan
said susankapl
Now this one should be a entry for this weeks challenge...scale.Bernard
said volvob12
very good image Really a fantastic
said canan42
What valuable information about the forces of nature. This looks like quite a tourist attraction as well. So many people walking up the crest of the dune.
said windflowers43
WOW ! marvelous..Bravo ! mes amities de Montreal, CA
said Rubis2000
Very interesting image, and this is obviously an amazing place. Great pictures, all! Congratulations on your success. Fred
said assistantchief84
like tiny little ants climbing the anthill .... it looks like you must have been high up also to get this great shot ... wonderful descripton too ~ thank you. I love the curve of "Big Mama"
said mabelscritterart
Suresh, I got to this paicture and read your information and have to smile: because before I had same questions n my mind without knowign what the coming picture will bring...This image is well known from National Geographic and other Nature Magazines, but to KNOW that really one of "us" travled this magnificent land is mindbogging. I can imagine only how did you feel on ur journey...
said rosemarra
An amazing picture: Wonderful!
said stepheno3
Superbe photo - very nice
said elgringo67
WOW Suresh this is fantastic, beautiful photo, superb!
said _yoko12
WOW! Great!
said ljubomira100
Big Mama would be proud of her "boy" for taking such a an awesome shot :D!!! Nicely done!
said worldtripper3
OOO I want to be one of those up the top :o)I'm guessing it would be hard work walking on the sand though Seeing the peple oin the image gives a good sense of scale too
said jillbatchelor2
I remember it very well, splendid place!!. Great shot, thanks Suresh.
said pbonu
This is spectacular photography
said rozalia421
Amazing!
said orlyyahalom
Great composition and colours. The people walking on the top of the dune are fantastic for making this great shot.
said fuij
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW WWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!Oh my God!!A true wonder!!Really a spectacular and breathtaking shot!!You realized another sublime masterpiece!!Downloading now this stunning and wonderful shot on my desktop!!Thank you my dearest friend Suresh!!:-)
said ambra2005
Did you go to the top Suresh? I am in awe of these pictures!!!!!
said hamiltrudy1
Must be very hard to climb in the sand
said lovejoy485
WOWOWOWOW - When you see the small points climbing the hill, you can understand how small you are and how big is the dune.
said ranyaari100
Really a fantastic shot to show what a small creature man is in the middle of this overwhelming nature.....
said oomt
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