The Namib Sand Sea

• Photographer
  Christian Passeri
• Technical Info
  DJI Mini 3 Pro, 6.72mm 1/100 sec. at f/1.7, ISO 800
• Photo Date
  30.01.2023
• Website
  https://www.christianpasseri.com

An aerial shot of the dunes in Sossusvlei, Namibia, where the wind moves the sand creating constantly new shapes. The ever changing landscape of this area makes it to one of the most iconic places on the continent.
 I took this picture in the late afternoon, when the sun was already low enough to create nice contrasts between light and shade. In the attempt to get the right framing I pushed the drone to the limit, using the whole charge of the battery. Was a tight landing, but worth it!

• Awards
  Honorable Mention at the 2018 International Photography Awards, Category Nature: Wildlife (Non-Pro). Silver Winner at the 2018 Tokyo International Foto Awards, Category Nature/Wildlife (Amateur). Silver Winner at the 2019 PX3- Prix de la Photographie Paris, Category Nature/Domestic Animals (Non Professional).