The dunes

This is an unmissable stop on a trip to the island of Fuerteventura.

It’s like a slither of the Sahara Desert has broken away from the might of Africa and drifted off into the Atlantic Ocean. Tall, honey-coloured sand dunes sit just a short distance away from the sea. They shift silently and create beautiful landscapes and patterns.

Its small scale means holidaymakers amble about this natural playground. The two vast hotels in the area barely peep above the sand from certain vantage points, while the strong light reflecting off the sand creates some unusual photographic opportunities.

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Images from Morocco’s Sahara desert:

Sahara sunrise

Sahara feet

Camel train

Tags: Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, monochrome, nature, photography, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, travel

13 thoughts on “The dunes”

Marian on July 24, 2013 at 18:49 said:

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- mikeosbornphoto on July 24, 2013 at 19:45 said:
  
  Thank you for sharing, Marian.
  
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ckponderings on June 2, 2013 at 11:48 said:

Great images! I have only ever seen the dunes driving between Caleta de Fuste and Corralejo, but they are amazing! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 2, 2013 at 12:09 said:
  
  Thanks as ever, Richard – I really do appreciate it. So you’ve seen Fuerteventura for yourself? You liked?
  
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  - ckponderings on June 2, 2013 at 20:51 said:
    
    Went there last year. It was okay – I spent a lot of time playing ‘count the tattoos’ with my other half. Oddly, he won most times as he got women and I got men… :)
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on June 2, 2013 at 20:58 said:
      
      I though that said you were counting the tattoos on your other half! I see your point – made similar observations myself. Best stick to the architecture, dunes and other beauties.
      
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      - ckponderings on June 2, 2013 at 23:08 said:
        
        Hehe… What other beauties were they, then? :)
        
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        mikeosbornphoto on June 2, 2013 at 23:09 said:
        
        Oh, the odd local interest… :-)
        
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        ckponderings on June 2, 2013 at 23:10 said:
        
        The wonderful colours, locals, sun-drenched beaches, lol…
        
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        mikeosbornphoto on June 2, 2013 at 23:11 said:
        
        Well part of our brief is to observe, no?!
        
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        ckponderings on June 3, 2013 at 06:36 said:
        
        Definitely! :)
        
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lena de almeida on June 1, 2013 at 09:38 said:

Wonderful presentation of a beautiful scenery, Mike.

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 1, 2013 at 09:41 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Lena. It’s a wonderful place to explore and capture – a miniature version of the Sahara!
  
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