Namibia is still relatively unknown to tourist masses but hides incredible treasures: amazing wildlife, diverse tribal populations and infinite landscapes in a galaxy of light and colors.
![Etosha National Park, with its 4731 square kilometers, hosts some of the most varied and amazing wildlife I've ever seen. Here a Gemsbok in the middle of Burchell's Zebras.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/d545c9b6-1838-49fc-93fb-ceb6b0220dd4_rw_1920.jpg?h=028c0d43e7b1e92ab43b8a8927d7af6d)
Etosha National Park, with its 4731 square kilometers, hosts some of the most varied and amazing wildlife I've ever seen. Here a Gemsbok in the middle of Burchell's Zebras.
![A Mongoose takes a peek from behind a rock. The vast and apparently desert landscape of Etosha is in reality full of wildlife.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/1eee4eef-4c7c-4c82-bf1d-6c96c388f3e9_rw_1920.jpg?h=dbb2a449c74071f9ac1ed523a57055ac)
A Mongoose takes a peek from behind a rock. The vast and apparently desert landscape of Etosha is in reality full of wildlife.
![A female Kudu hides in the bushes. I was extremely pleased by the performance of my Sigma telezoom which allowed amazing closeups such as this one.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/8544ca4f-bb00-4798-b1fe-b28127e989ee_rw_1920.jpg?h=ba6ccba3782e0d744c6507c540ab0a28)
A female Kudu hides in the bushes. I was extremely pleased by the performance of my Sigma telezoom which allowed amazing closeups such as this one.
![The Elephant remains in my opinion one of the most impressive animals in the savanna. Its apparent calmness hides intelligence and power.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/53d346a7-0de3-49fd-bb07-27b014dacfc6_rw_1920.jpg?h=eeb4cff8d8095b6bf36c193e609a64c4)
The Elephant remains in my opinion one of the most impressive animals in the savanna. Its apparent calmness hides intelligence and power.
![Etosha, and Namibia in general, is home to an immense number of birds. Here I had the privilege of shooting a Sparrowhawk near its nest.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/6dee80c3-846f-4ddd-ace5-9043ecc54990_rw_1920.jpg?h=127e658aa3bd5b1eb5819a351e51df62)
Etosha, and Namibia in general, is home to an immense number of birds. Here I had the privilege of shooting a Sparrowhawk near its nest.
![A Yellowbilled Hornbill resting on blambles at sunset. When the sun lowers on the horizon the stark white light present most of the day leaves place to warm colorful reflections.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/f220fb7c-1e5e-4100-b219-6bbaf688138f_rw_1920.jpg?h=e83ee43c63ef7895e5efabba86242df6)
A Yellowbilled Hornbill resting on blambles at sunset. When the sun lowers on the horizon the stark white light present most of the day leaves place to warm colorful reflections.
![I was overwelmed with emotion at my first sight of a Lion and my excitement remained high during the numerous other encounters Etosha had reserved me.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/04863c19-b8c0-4ea4-b338-f0a21a3cfe8a_rw_1920.jpg?h=0e9925d9d628cae313a61a062467811c)
I was overwelmed with emotion at my first sight of a Lion and my excitement remained high during the numerous other encounters Etosha had reserved me.
![This magic image in the Kunene River Valley is just one of the once-in-a-lifetime experiences Namibia offered me. The light, the dust, the trees all blended together beautifully.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/2715587f-8bcd-4129-8973-57b8bc945800_rw_1920.jpg?h=c64331d7996207177e1d11c16a6c258b)
This magic image in the Kunene River Valley is just one of the once-in-a-lifetime experiences Namibia offered me. The light, the dust, the trees all blended together beautifully.
![The north of Namibia is home to the Himba, a proud and discreet tribal population I wish I had time to know better.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/988c71f9-689d-4d29-86f4-2ff19445cfe5_rw_1920.jpg?h=633423fa87cc9c01e38428f32de84c6c)
The north of Namibia is home to the Himba, a proud and discreet tribal population I wish I had time to know better.
![Himba women cover themselves with a mixture of butter, ashes and ochre which results in a beautiful skin and a strong stirring smell.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/ba9ac957-466b-4e17-b487-bff4b9ccc6c8_rw_1920.jpg?h=ae6856cc8cf12ca3f86ada4b34c3a054)
Himba women cover themselves with a mixture of butter, ashes and ochre which results in a beautiful skin and a strong stirring smell.
![The desert coast of Namibia is an unearthly and unfriendly environment but has interesting wildlife. Here a Seal at Cape Cross Reserve.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/f9f207bc-9e61-48b4-894f-fbc771ecc62b_rw_1920.jpg?h=d93cd3574f163b2cfd92884740f5fcac)
The desert coast of Namibia is an unearthly and unfriendly environment but has interesting wildlife. Here a Seal at Cape Cross Reserve.
![Moving inland from the foggy coast you get to see stunning sunsets. Yet other color variations in the Namibian palette...](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/d42d2f4f-4e87-47b5-a708-43ad8930ff38_rw_1920.jpg?h=efb8be17aa3065de0a087f18bb4fcab4)
Moving inland from the foggy coast you get to see stunning sunsets. Yet other color variations in the Namibian palette...
![Spitzkoppe is the most famous peak in Namibia. Climbers from all over the world attempt its difficult walls but just the sight of it is enough to thrill me.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/28133eed-6d03-4f80-b46f-a140c437977a_rw_1920.jpg?h=40cc2bdcd23aa47dd623f57ae00880b7)
Spitzkoppe is the most famous peak in Namibia. Climbers from all over the world attempt its difficult walls but just the sight of it is enough to thrill me.
![The country is characterized by incredible geological formations. Here strange rocks at Spitzkoppe glowing from early morning light.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/f8603157-208d-4584-bd3e-370f55e99431_rw_1920.jpg?h=c6a9fc3a92f615ef751ab94ebefc5faf)
The country is characterized by incredible geological formations. Here strange rocks at Spitzkoppe glowing from early morning light.
![From time to time you get to see bizarre things, whether it's an imposing termitary or an incredibly large bird nest like this one.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/4483cef1-decc-4431-b990-b9b483a42ce9_rw_1920.jpg?h=af543774ce734e5ec32d4909966fa256)
From time to time you get to see bizarre things, whether it's an imposing termitary or an incredibly large bird nest like this one.
![The Namib Desert is probably the most magic landscape of all. The reassuring beauty of sand, changing color under different light conditions, is simply wonderful.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/22b13290-b161-482f-939e-9da3e70bfad4_rw_1920.jpg?h=4743c22305b21876b8f325578914dab4)
The Namib Desert is probably the most magic landscape of all. The reassuring beauty of sand, changing color under different light conditions, is simply wonderful.
![The sun produces extremely hot temperatures all year round. Occasional refreshment can be found only underground like here in Sesriem Canyon.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/4d81c3ef-b0a5-497c-9174-35756e5237e5_rw_1920.jpg?h=8d20850b721c05b7302e7532a498acc0)
The sun produces extremely hot temperatures all year round. Occasional refreshment can be found only underground like here in Sesriem Canyon.
![The land is an elaborate composition of sand dunes and river-beds that end in dry calcareous puddles. Here an aerial view of Sossusvlei.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/b45d54f7-63ba-4676-b5a3-07df8920e43f_rw_1920.jpg?h=14f4a5c910601df289bc281766b35684)
The land is an elaborate composition of sand dunes and river-beds that end in dry calcareous puddles. Here an aerial view of Sossusvlei.
![The wind continuously models dunes and produces elegant patterns like this one at Dune 45 near Sossusvlei.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/94527d48-f830-4b7f-ac79-55696f4de29a_rw_1920.jpg?h=9532abe0eb22788885d66e196110248e)
The wind continuously models dunes and produces elegant patterns like this one at Dune 45 near Sossusvlei.
![A lonely road leads to Brukkaros Crater. The majority of roads in Namibia are in reality dirt tracks, adding to the adventure of the trip.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f6d7e718-677d-4324-beac-cb3218008c1b/7895d8c9-8a34-4726-9cb9-9ed665b3378c_rw_1920.jpg?h=21ee47c134324928fafe261e6c6e650a)
A lonely road leads to Brukkaros Crater. The majority of roads in Namibia are in reality dirt tracks, adding to the adventure of the trip.
Shot during summer 2005 with a Nikon D70 reflex and Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70, Sigma APO Macro Super II 70-300 lenses.