Sunrise, Great Sand Dunes and Sangre de Cristo Mountains |
Even in full sun, the dunes are beautifully sinuous. Hiking on them isn't easy but gives you an appreciation of their size (you can see hikers in the lower right corner).
Great Sand Dunes National Monument |
Great Sand Dunes 2 |
The effects of sand movement are also visible at small scale. This is a small "avalanche" of sand flowing down the lee side of a dune from the crest.
Sand Flow on Dune Crest |
Only small amounts of vegetation exist in the harsh environment of the dunes.
Dune Plants |
Beautiful shots Dean. Thanks so much for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteDefinitely your photos are the quality of fine art. I look at these and think about the smooth flow of terrain depicted by O'Keeffe. In these wonderful scenes you have definitely captured the play of light on these beautiful forms. I love the scene of the dunes below Medano Pass with the early morning lighting.
Thanks for you blog and sharing your wonderful adventure.
Thanks, Bill. The dunes at sunrise is one of my favorites, too. Worth getting up at oh-dark-hundred.
DeleteI love them all, but sand flow is incredible!
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