Deadvlei, the "dead swamp"

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Deadvlei, the "dead swamp" sent on September 12, 2025 (6:44) by Elisabetta Leonardi. 96 comments, 981 views.

at 125mm, 1/320 f/9.0, ISO 64, hand held. Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia.

Nel cuore del deserto del Namib-Naukluft, esiste un luogo unico chiamato Deadvlei, o Dead Vlei, che in Afrikaans significa "palude morta". Situato tra le dune di sabbia rossa, questo bacino di argilla bianca sembra un paesaggio alieno, popolato da alberi antichi le cui sagome nere emergono contro il cielo, creando un panorama surreale. #Namibia #DesertoNamib #Deadvlei #dune #ParcoNamibNaukluft

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Elisabetta Leonardi

sent on September 12, 2025 (6:50)

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Deadvlei si trova all'interno di una depressione argillosa che fu originariamente creata dal fiume Tsauchab. Migliaia di anni fa, le piogge occasionali inondavano l'area, creando piscine temporanee dove la vita poteva prosperare. In questo periodo di abbondanza, crebbero maestosi alberi di acacia, conosciuti come camel thorn, in grado di sopravvivere anche in condizioni difficili.

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Tuttavia, il cambiamento climatico ha modificato drasticamente la regione, portando un periodo di estrema siccità. Le dune di sabbia si sono spostate progressivamente, bloccando il fiume e interrompendo l'afflusso d'acqua. Le acacie, che non ricevevano più nutrimento dal fiume, finirono per morire.

Ma, nonostante la loro morte risalga a 600-700 anni fa, questi alberi sembrano ancora sfidare il tempo. Gli alberi di Deadvlei non si sono decomposti a causa dell'estrema secchezza dell'aria e dell'intenso calore che li ha conservati quasi intatti. I loro tronchi scuri e sbiancati dal sole non sono fossilizzati, ma resistono come scheletri silenziosi, monumenti naturali che testimoniano la resistenza della vita in ambienti estremi.

Roberto Carrano

sent on September 12, 2025 (7:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A truly incredible site that I didn't know about. Your photos are really exciting and beautiful...
Congratulations Elisabetta
Have a nice day ;-)

Carlo Alfonso

sent on September 12, 2025 (7:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Fantastic reportage, Elisabetta :-)
Congratulations :-)
Hello, Carlo

Sergey Setrakyan

sent on September 12, 2025 (7:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful footage, excellent story about the visit to the place of great interest! congratulations Elisabetta, great traveler! Have a nice day! Sergey

Luca160

sent on September 12, 2025 (7:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful story Elisabetta I follow with interest other beautiful photos like these.
Greetings Luca

Renni

sent on September 12, 2025 (7:28) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Desolate but splendid your reportage
Congratulations my dear
Have a nice day Elisabetta

Alessandro Cale'

sent on September 12, 2025 (7:37) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A very special landscape that despite the current situation, of extreme drought, is very fascinating. One inevitably thinks what a little paradise it must have been when the water arrived.
Beautiful image!
Congratulations, hello, Alessandro

Giordano Santini

sent on September 12, 2025 (7:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful Elisabetta- I was there 19 years ago - have a nice day, Giordano

Massimo Beggio foto

sent on September 12, 2025 (7:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Fabulous location.... Beautiful series of images, I think we almost crossed paths!

Lastpeanut

sent on September 12, 2025 (8:25) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful images and reportage

75Daniele

sent on September 12, 2025 (8:28) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A very well-finished composition, of great beauty and balance. The colors are excellent. Congratulations, beautiful photo.

Arvina

sent on September 12, 2025 (8:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful series of images of a spectacular place.
Congratulations Elisabetta :-)

Warszawski

sent on September 12, 2025 (9:08)

five-star extraordinary and beautiful implementation. Congratulations and best regards

Serpero

sent on September 12, 2025 (9:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Lovely location and very good shooting :-P

Francescoc

sent on September 12, 2025 (9:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful African landscape well photographed! Congratulations!

Peter Pipistrello

sent on September 12, 2025 (10:13)

BELLISSIME...

Danysir

sent on September 12, 2025 (10:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Elisabetta thank you very much for your reportage and for the valuable information and compliments for your photos are beautiful and make it perfect. Best regards Daniela

Fabriziogirmeniaphoto

sent on September 12, 2025 (11:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

very intense shots, such as the play of light that can be admired in this magical place
a greeting

Stefania Saffioti

sent on September 12, 2025 (11:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A wonderful series! Really magnificent photos, congratulations! :-)

Magnum58

sent on September 12, 2025 (11:49) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful six that makes a gloomy and arid place like this desert attractive ;-)
Have a nice day.
Fabrizio

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