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A descending hot air balloon behind an oryx in the Namib desert.

This oryx antelope was wandering in the Namib desert, while in the background a hot air balloon was descending. Oryxes are perfectly adopted to the dry and hot conditions in the desert, because they don´t need any drinking water. The photo was taken in the morning sun, around 9.30.

Photo Detail
Date Uploaded: 05.2021
Photo Location: Namibia
Camera: Canon EOS 700D
Copyright: © Alessa Wehner