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17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The Desert Sea

In the far south-east of the Qatari peninsula, on the border with Saudi Arabia, lies the unique Khor Al-Adaid or inland sea. The area is a tidal embayment of the Persian Gulf, which flows into the desert through a narrow channel. The result is a spectacular juxtaposition of sand dunes and the deep blue sea.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2018
Date Uploaded: 11.2019
Photo Location: Qatar
Camera: ILCE-7RM2
Copyright: © Daniel Burton