This special photo shows the famous quiver tree forest in Namibia at a magical moment: the rising sun is just breaking through the branches of the bizarrely shaped trees, creating a radiant sun star. The light falls warm and clear through the branches, while the stony desert landscape glows in golden tones.
The quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma) is actually a succulent and is found almost exclusively in southern Namibia and parts of South Africa. Its unusual growth, thick, smooth bark and branched crown make it an absolute eye-catcher - especially in combination with the dry, barren ground and the vast landscape.
Capturing such an image requires patience, timing and the right lens - and often many attempts. The moment when the light shines precisely between the branches is brief, but incomparable.
This picture invites you to marvel and pause for a moment. It tells of heat and silence, of centuries-old plants that survive in one of the driest regions on earth - and have a quiet dignity of their own. As a large landscape format, it is particularly impressive and brings a piece of African wilderness into any room - ideal for nature lovers, minimalists or travellers with a sense for the extraordinary.
I have always enjoyed photography. Even when I was young, I took photos with the Beirette. It even happened to me once that I inserted a film twice ... and the photos I took were very interesting.
I then bought my digital SLR camera in 2014. The first photos..
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