Spitzkoppe by Meisiekind
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Namibia 2010
One of our desert trips was to the reknowned Spitzkoppe approximately 100km from Henties Bay. None of us has visited these mountains before and we were gobsmacked! Between my brother and I we probably shot 1500 images in a couple of hours. The next couple of days I'll post some of mine. This was taken at the Western entrance of this conservation area. I saw the nest and thought it would make a nice image!
For those that are interested, here is some Wiki info:
The Spitzkoppe between Usakos and Swakopmund is also described as the "Matterhorn of Namibia". It rises to an altitude of about 1800 metres and is situated in an endless, dry plain. The island of mountains can be seen from far away.
The granite massif, which is part of the Erongo Mountains, was created by the collapse of a gigantic volcano more than 100 million years ago and the subsequent erosion, which exposed the volcanic rock, granite. San (Bushman) paintings can be found in various places, many in the "Bushman Paradise" under an overhanging rock wall.
Thank you for your valued comments and favs on my upload of yesterday - "Welwitchia mirabilis."
Stay well!
Hugs, Carin
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Comments (37)
bmac62
Wow, very different from anything I've seen or experienced. The information on how rhis was formed is fascinating. Excellent composition...particularly with the featured bird's nest. Looking forward to seeing more of your half of 1500. LOL
killerpumpkins
I love the desert!!! This is a very warm and well composed shot. Very nice indeed!! John KP
durleybeachbum
The nest just makes this already beautiful photo really special!
drgnmztr
The visual of life in a harsh barren land is very cool. Reminds us that nature will not be stopped and life WILL go on.
helanker
What a wonderful shot. These warm and beautifully red rocks are amazingly lovely.
cfulton
I love the nest in your composition. Thanks for the info - going to have to get my passport renewed! Clive
dochtersions
What a great landscape there! Is that a big nest (that orange?)
beachzz
Your world is full of such amazing beauty--this is wonderful and that nest is perfect (must be SOME bird who lives in it!!)
MrsRatbag
Blue blue sky and rugged rock; what a great compo, and the bird nest adds perfect softness!
jayfar
Lovely picture.
DAVER2112
Wonderful capture and composition.
Kaartijer
Very interesting... great scene, Carin!
kbrog
Well seen and captured! Fascinating scene!
Faemike55
Fantastic photo and wonderful information! Nice capture
mariogiannecchini
What a wonderful shot!
gwfa
beautiful view... (I'm a bit surprised about the German roots where I more expected in Afrikaans....)
kgb224
Carin i ,l.ike the idea of the nest in the foreground. Wonderful composition. Outstanding capture.
jmb007
superbe photo!
ocoee53
For natural desert rats such as myself Namibia would be paradise. This is a beautifully composed photo of a feature of the area I never knew existed. I so want to climb that peak...hot work, but imagine the view!
Sea_Dog
Superb work - I'm looking forward to more of your shots of the area.
Richardphotos
it is an outstanding image and composition.looks so SW USA.I will look forward to your postings
Seaview123
Great looking picture, nice job!
babuci
Excelent compo, your sense was right. This picture is looks great. Ta for the info too.
jocko500
super cool looking
goodoleboy
1500 images? Are you sure that's enough...LOL. I feel I'm gone into overkill with a mere 475. Cool rich colors and textures, and quite an imposing peak, on display here, Carin; the bird's nest and tree to the left adds depth to the composition.
auntietk
Now that is a BIG rock! :) What an amazing place!
anianiani
sweet home......appreciate u
Hendesse
Excellent shot of this impressive rock. Fantastic colors, textures and light.
Chipka
Talk about a nest with a view...I'd build one there too! What an image and I love the POV...it makes me feel so small! Great color too! The more I see of your Namibia shots the more I want to visit there! This is stunning, simply marvelous!
whaleman
Interesting shot! Very nice!