An End and a Beginning

andywon    says:

While I have mixed feeling about my vacation to Morocco (I will elaborate more about this at a later date), I absolutely loved the desert. We travelled by camels from Merzouga, located in southeathern Morroco, into the Erg Chebbi desert for about two hours. Even though the desert itself is relatively small, its dunes are up to 150 m high. For some reason our tent camp was located just below one of these monster dunes, shielded from the sun. And since we arrived relatively late, we immediately wanted to go up this dune to watch the sunset.

Well, it was a very windy day and the trip to the top of the dune seemed to take forever and was extremely exhausting in these conditions (like two steps forward, one step back). When we finally made it, the sun had just set below the horizon -- but nevertheless the view was so spectacular that I just stared in awe. It was certainly the beginning of me falling in love with the desert. ;-) Because of this I wanted to start my Morocco series with this photo. It is one of the first photos I took from the ridge of the dune. I didn't have a tripod or graduate filters with me and the wind was blowing like crazy, so it is neither technically very good not a perfect composition, but I hope it can still convey my feelings of wonder.

Wish you all a Happy New Year! Looking forward to your pictures in 2010.
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izzy's-photos    says:

Oh Andy, this is really sensational !!! I'm looking forward to more of your desert photos.
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v on life    says:

Amazing landscape and colors. Magical...

What a great start to your Morocco series...looking forward to more! I have a feeling that Morocco will move a few positions higher on my list of places to see after I've viewed shots from your trip.

Happy new year!
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pergi28    says:

Ich wusste, dass du eine Reise nach Marokko unternommen hast und war schon gespannt auf deine Fotos. Der Anfang deiner Serie ist großartig ! Es gibt viele Wüstenbilder, auch mit Sonnenuntergang. Dieses hier ist für mich eines der eindrucksvollsten. Großes Lob !!
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claude05    says:

mit Spannung erwartet - und Du hast die Erwartungen übertroffen! Stimme Pergi zu
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Dennis_F    says:

das is ja... einfach nur.... der hammer! SAUGUT
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tommatsch    says:

wirklich eine irre aufnahme....ich finde technisch siehr sie 1 A aus auch in voller Auflösung....die farben und die stimmung sind überwältigend...biin gespannt auf mehr...im neuen jahr....alles gute dir und deinen lieben....thomas
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x3.wolfgang    says:

das Foto gefällt mir sehr gut

Mansour Ali says:

Awesome landscape, well composed !
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°° Dario °° says:

this is just spectacular.

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Verena Sala    says:

wunderschönes bild - die absolute stille gibt es nur in der wüste...
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Dani℮l    says:

This is wonderful, nice work!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Vratsagirl    says:

it is a very beautiful image
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mahnazahmed    says:

i have been waiting very patiently Andy to view your desert pictures....thank you for this awesome start...your awe and wonder comes through loud and clear...i love the stark beauty of deserts, the whispering sand and the winds seems to have so many stories to tell.

thank you Andy for your comments today...you are a very special contact and friend...while my other friends either came to my stream on their own or were sent there by someone...you are the first person whose work complelled me to invite myself...you are a very talented, very articulate, very kind peron who has an awesome vision...your posts are spectacular, my very favorite faves...i am honored to call you my friend.

Happy New Year Andy! my best wishes to you and your family.
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Ralph Oechsle    says:

also das sieht wirklich grandios aus !!!!
Für mich eines Deiner stärksten Bilder !

Wünsch Dir noch einen guten Rutsch und alles Gute
im neuen Jahr !!!!
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Nic Temby says:

Absolutely beautiful! =)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

NGUYEN_Hoang_Cong    says:

wow tres jolie!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

pie4dan    says:

The picture is stunning! And I think it was worth all the effort! Well done.
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hipydeus    says:

Spectacular!
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innermt    says:

Fantastic shot! Happy new year!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

moosebite    says:

wonderful sunset - looks so amazing!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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Gabytta78    says:

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Russ Sella says:

wow!fantastic curves...well captured! i so love the play of colors here!instant fave!Happy New Year to you and your family!:D
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

concretecandy says:

spectacular
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

dive-angel (Karin)    says:

eine traumhafte Aufnahme aus der Wüste. Mich würde ja Namibia reizen.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

mau_tweety    says:

Beautiful picture!
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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

[Dindo I Photography] Busy! says:

breathtaking capture, andy! the tones are gorgeous. instant fave for me.

happy new year!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Sysy *    says:

Wow!
What a gorgeous shot and place too! I just love it!
Congrats!
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A.Alwosaibie says:

Very nice shot!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

teroti    says:

Exceptional light!
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bressandavide says:

Gorgeous atmosphere..!
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s.autio a lot of stuff from italy coming.    says:

This really out of this world, beautiful.
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kok_nico says:

New begining
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Hocus Focus 奥利维耶 says:

great shot !
this one and ohers are beautiful !
good job !
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

. coral .    says:

stunning light!
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traya_kiske says:

nice pic :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

_Zinni_    says:

Was für ein Jahresabschluß!

Freue mich schon auf die weiteren Bilder!

Wünsche dir einen guten Rutsch und viele viele so schöne Bilder wie das hier!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

© Ali Shokri / www.alishokri.com    says:

Wonderful works, thanks
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Karl-Heinz Bitter    says:

Herrliches Wüstenbild.
Marokko ist wirklich ein sehenswertes Reise/Fotografenland.
Allein schon wegen der tollen Sonnenuntergänge und des damit verbunden Farbspiels im Sand der Dünen!
Und die Wüste kann einen schon packen :-)
Nach Marokko vor 2 Jahren war ich dies Jahr 9 Tage in der Weißen Wüste in Ägypten unterwegs. Da solltest du ich mal mit beschäftigen.
Absolut grandiose Landschaft, wenn man mit dem richtigen Guide unterwegs ist. Bilder davon kannst du bei mir sehen :-)

einen guten Rutsch, alles Gute für das neue Jahr und ich bin schon sehr gespannt auf deine weiteren Marokkobilder
Karl-Heinz
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Nic V.O. says:

amazing shot!!
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Dimitri Stefanini says:

great shot.
happy new year

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hernan.seoane    says:

nice pic!
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PRAVEEN VENUGOPAL    says:

Wow !! THIS IS TRUELY FENTASTIC ! !
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010, FRIEND !!
Do see my photos when you have the time !
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ystan    says:

Great shot
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Viviana ♥    says:

Beautiful shot and colors my friend!
Happy New Year!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

fjbezos    says:

Excelente.
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Complimenti è bellissima.


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Carles GR says:

Nice shot!
Good picture!
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h.hirsekorn says:

, great shape'
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AJ - busy with PhD candidacy till Aug 5th!!    says:

beautiful colors and shadows..breathtaking sight!
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SdR Milano www.luxintenebra.com    says:

mamma mia!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

elginz says:

Beautiful colors and awesome composition.

Congrats on explore.

Happy new year!
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chandan.bera8 says:

Very beautiful
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James Neeley    says:

Wonderful!
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irenemp79 says:

Wow! Ths looks great
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iandolphin24    says:

A truly remarkable shot. Really impressive.
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ri2_das says:

B
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Jason's Travel Photography    says:

Amazing!
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chotu.42070 says:

Ja
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marchellag says:

Good & Enchanting...
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ON THE MOON STUDIO    says:

Big superb photo.
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Really a gorgeous image. Such a beautiful vista and light.

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davе    says:

this is an awesome photo.
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wow, simply amazing!
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Zach Boumeester    says:

Great colors.
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cbliefer    says:

Beautiful!
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Christophe Delas    says:

wonderful shot
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Nizam_Jusoh    says:

Superb shot sir...wonderful colors and composition. Happy new yr 2010

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Wow congrats on EXPLORE! Amazing image!

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Shun-1    says:

great !
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nag.mintu says:

Best image-
Happy New Year.
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Little♥Krawler    says:

Ganz faszinierend und bezaubernd. Muss wahnsinnig schön sein. Ein ganz tolles Bild!

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Caro & Andres +2    says:

wow!
What a great picture!
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flamed    says:

this is pretty amazing to me...honestly..spectacular..wondering why you have mixed feelings about the trip? I am planning to visit Morocco early next hear hopefully

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.Straylight.    says:

Fantastic!
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crittrs (back soon :0)    says:

Brilliant.
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Dylan Toh (travelling soon!)    says:

even if you had mixed feelings, seeing this secenery and capturing must be worth it - lovely colours and textures all round here - and have a great 2010
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pietro1657 says:

well done Andy
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

mibreit says:

klasse. die atmoshpäre kommt sehr gut rüber!
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Detail77 (aka Pieter), busy!    says:

Without the right tools you did a good job, and i think that is the meaning of a good photo, it's your eye, Andreas, that did it very well here. I like the lines and smooth tones. I geuss it was difficult to frame the right part in a landscape with so many forms and possible compositions.

Have a great new year!
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missdevilie says:

Love the sand textures, Happy New Year
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kugel says:

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A magnificent wallpaper.
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Monica Saaty    says:

Incredible capture. The location and lighting are amazing. Great color, too!
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nanan236 says:

Hi
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