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  • View
    View
    View from our room with barely visible Kudu in the center of the photo.
    River Crossing Lodge, Windhoek, Namibia, April 22, 2016
    2016-04-22#0097
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #8
    Room #8
    Comfortable with a nice view.
    River Crossing Lodge, Windhoek, Namibia, April 22, 2016
    2016-04-22#0098
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pool
    Pool
    River Crossing Lodge, Windhoek, Namibia, April 22, 2016
    2016-04-22#0100
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Entrance
    Entrance
    Nice restaurant is popular with local people.
    River Crossing Lodge, Windhoek, Namibia, April 22, 2016
    2016-04-22#0101
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Common Milkweed Locust
    Common Milkweed Locust
    Phymateus morbillosus
    River Crossing Lodge, Windhoek, Namibia, April 22, 2016
    2016-04-22#0114
    Larry L. Jackson
  • HDR Dining
    HDR Dining
    First effort with HDR and bracketing with the new Nikon D5.
    River Crossing Lodge, Windhoek, Namibia, April 22, 2016
    2016-04-23#0167
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cessna 404, Titan
    Cessna 404, Titan
    After missing our commercial flight, we took this chartered flight.
    City Airport, Windhoek, Namibia, April 25, 2016
    2016-04-25#0186
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Airplane Photo
    Airplane Photo
    Plateau area.
    Windhoek to Luderitz, Namibia, April 25, 2016
    2016-04-25#0198
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Airplane Photo
    Airplane Photo
    Southern Namibia is mostly desert with few roads.
    Windhoek to Luderitz, Namibia, April 25, 2016
    2016-04-25#0199
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Airplane Photo
    Airplane Photo
    Sand dunes occupy much of the desert.
    Windhoek to Luderitz, Namibia, April 25, 2016
    2016-04-25#0202
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Airplane Photo
    Airplane Photo
    Windhoek to Luderitz, Namibia, April 25, 2016
    2016-04-25#0220
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Airport
    Airport
    We stepped out of the airplane to blowing sand.
    Luderitz, Namibia, April 25, 2016
    2016-04-25#0224
    Larry L. Jackson
  • HDR Stairway
    HDR Stairway
    We ate a box lunch, set up our cameras at the airport and went to the ghost town.
    Quarter Master's House, Kolmanskop, Namibia, April 25, 2016
    2016-04-25#0231
    Larry L. Jackson
  • HDR Bathtub
    HDR Bathtub
    Quarter Master's House, Kolmanskop, Namibia, April 25, 2016
    2016-04-25#0264
    Larry L. Jackson
  • HDR Stairway
    HDR Stairway
    Sand everywhere.
    Quarter Master's House, Kolmanskop, Namibia, April 25, 2016
    2016-04-25#0276
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Quarter Master's House
    Quarter Master's House
    Kolmanskop, Namibia, April 25, 2016
    2016-04-25#0294
    Larry L. Jackson
  • HDR Door
    HDR Door
    Accountant's House, Kolmanskop, Namibia, April 25, 2016
    2016-04-25#0306
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Accountant's House
    Accountant's House
    Kolmanskop, Namibia, April 25, 2016
    2016-04-25#0321
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mine Manager's House
    Mine Manager's House
    Partially restored house.
    Kolmanskop, Namibia, April 25, 2016
    2016-04-25#0360
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunset
    Sunset
    Mine Manager's House, Kolmanskop, Namibia, April 25, 2016
    2016-04-25#0366
    Larry L. Jackson
  • HDR Ruins
    HDR Ruins
    Kolmanskop, Namibia, April 26, 2016
    2016-04-26#0391
    Larry L. Jackson
  • HDR Door
    HDR Door
    Kolmanskop, Namibia, April 26, 2016
    2016-04-26#0406
    Larry L. Jackson
  • HDR Door
    HDR Door
    Family Flats, Kolmanskop, Namibia, April 26, 2016
    2016-04-26#0460
    Larry L. Jackson
  • HDR Doorways
    HDR Doorways
    Engineer's House, Kolmanskop, Namibia, April 26, 2016
    2016-04-26#0509
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pickle Bush
    Pickle Bush
    Augea capensis - one of the few plants that live in the sand dunes.
    Kolmanskop, Namibia, April 26, 2016
    2016-04-26#0527
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sand Ripples
    Sand Ripples
    Kolmanskop, Namibia, April 26, 2016
    2016-04-26#0528
    Larry L. Jackson
  • School Master's & Accountant's Houses
    School Master's & Accountant's Houses
    Kolmanskop, Namibia, April 26, 2016
    2016-04-26#0532
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bathtub & Accountant's House
    Bathtub & Accountant's House
    Kolmanskop, Namibia, April 26, 2016
    2016-04-26#0535
    Larry L. Jackson
  • HDR Sun Porch
    HDR Sun Porch
    Hospital, Kolmanskop, Namibia, April 26, 2016
    2016-04-26#0547
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Quiver Tree
    Quiver Tree
    Aloe dichotoma - detail of young plant.
    Namtib Desert Lodge, Namibia, April 26, 2016
    2016-04-26#0588
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mountains
    Mountains
    Our next stop, a desert lodge that also supplies Gemsbok meat.
    Namtib Desert Lodge, Namibia, April 26, 2016
    2016-04-26#0595
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Quiver Tree
    Quiver Tree
    Aloe dichotoma
    Namtib Desert Lodge, Namibia, April 26, 2016
    2016-04-26#0606
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Eyelash Plant
    Eyelash Plant
    Blepharis ciliaris - thorny, tough plant.
    Namtib Desert Lodge, Namibia, April 26, 2016
    2016-04-26#0608
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Western Rock Elephant-shrew
    Western Rock Elephant-shrew
    Elephantulus rupestris - I got off 3 quick shots when I saw movement out of the corner of my eye.
    Namtib Desert Lodge, Namibia, April 26, 2016
    2016-04-26#0617
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gifboom
    Gifboom
    Euphorbia virosa
    Namtib Desert Lodge, Namibia, April 26, 2016
    2016-04-26#0620
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Quiver Tree
    Quiver Tree
    Aloe dichotoma - many in the background.
    Namtib Desert Lodge, Namibia, April 26, 2016
    2016-04-26#0626
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunset & Trees
    Sunset & Trees
    Boscia albitrunca - taken while I sat on a rock drinking a beer.
    Namtib Desert Lodge, Namibia, April 26, 2016
    2016-04-26#0640
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Our Room
    Our Room
    Comfortable with a private patio and separate bathroom.
    Namtib Desert Lodge, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#0652
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gifbol
    Gifbol
    Boophae disticha - poisonous.
    Namtib Desert Lodge, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#0656
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cape Sparrow, male
    Cape Sparrow, male
    Passer melanurus
    Namtib Desert Lodge, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#8308
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Western Rock Skink
    Western Rock Skink
    Trachylepis sulcata - in the garden area of the lodge.
    Namtib Desert Lodge, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#0670
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Springbok
    Springbok
    Antidorcas marsupialis
    Namtib Desert Lodge, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#8337
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fence
    Fence
    At the gate of the lodge.
    Namtib Desert Lodge, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#0681
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Southern Pale Chanting Goshawk
    Southern Pale Chanting Goshawk
    Melierax canorus
    Road D 707, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#8345
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Plain's Zebra
    Plain's Zebra
    Equus burchelli - introduced and doing too well in Namibia.
    Road D 707, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#8347
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Long, Straight Road
    Long, Straight Road
    Arrow straight for miles.
    Road C 27, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#0696
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gemsbok
    Gemsbok
    Oryx gazella - at a waterhole.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#0709
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dune Lark
    Dune Lark
    Calendulauda erythrochalmys - endemic or near-endemic.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#8356
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Deck View
    Deck View
    Exceptionally nice 'tented' camp built on top of the dunes.
    Wolwedans Dune Lodge, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#0715
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dining
    Dining
    Wolwedans Dune Lodge, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#0716
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gemsbok
    Gemsbok
    Oryx gazella
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#8400
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Road
    Road
    Long road into the reserve.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#0723
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sand Ripples
    Sand Ripples
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#0730
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Peringuey's Adder
    Peringuey's Adder
    Bitis peringueyi - also called Sidewinding Adder.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#8518
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunset, Chateau Plains
    Sunset, Chateau Plains
    Photographed from the top of the dune field.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#0746
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dune Dung Beetle
    Dune Dung Beetle
    Scarabeus rotundigenus
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#8521
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunrise View
    Sunrise View
    The emptiness and size of the place affords amazing views.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#0772
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Plains Zebra
    Plains Zebra
    Equus burchelli - in soft morning light.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#8526
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View
    View
    We stopped here for photos and a light breakfast.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#0850
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gemsbok
    Gemsbok
    Oryx gazella
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#0867
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gemsbok
    Gemsbok
    Oryx gazella
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#8546
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zebra Mountains
    Zebra Mountains
    Granite & Dolorite are the different materials that create this pattern.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#0875
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sociable Weavers
    Sociable Weavers
    Philetairus socius
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#8555
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Boulder Camp
    Boulder Camp
    Lounge, kitchen and dining areas.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#0891
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cabbage White Butterflies
    Cabbage White Butterflies
    Pieris rapae
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#0896
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Springbok
    Springbok
    Antidorcas marsupialis - many animals find some shade during the heat of day.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#8567
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gemsbok
    Gemsbok
    Oryx gazella - male with a healed neck wound probably from fighting.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#0914
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Klipspringers
    Klipspringers
    Oreotragus oreotragus - four Klipspringers in the boulders.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#8585
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ruppell's Korhaans
    Ruppell's Korhaans
    Eupodotis rueppellii
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#8622
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Southern Pale Chanting Goshawk
    Southern Pale Chanting Goshawk
    Melierax canorus - these predators feed from Sociable Weaver nests.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#8628
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sociable Weaver Nest
    Sociable Weaver Nest
    Philetairus socius - with a Southern Pale Chanting Goshawk in the tree.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#0922
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sociable Weaver Nest
    Sociable Weaver Nest
    Philetairus socius - these birds build a large communal nest and use it every year.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#0924
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Springbok, female
    Springbok, female
    Antidorcas marsupialis
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#8631
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View, Chateau Plains
    View, Chateau Plains
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#0959
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Springbok, male
    Springbok, male
    Antidorcas marsupialis
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#8649
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Springbok
    Springbok
    Antidorcas marsupialis
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#8670
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ludwig's Bustard
    Ludwig's Bustard
    Neotis ludwigii
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#8700
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wedge-snouted Desert Lizard
    Wedge-snouted Desert Lizard
    Meroles cuneirostris
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#8732
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gemsbok
    Gemsbok
    Oryx gazella - after sunset.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#8757
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Southern Milky Way
    Southern Milky Way
    I moved to include the tree in the photo.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 28, 2016
    2016-04-28#1015
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sand Ripples at Sunrise
    Sand Ripples at Sunrise
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 29, 2016
    2016-04-29#1026
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gemsbok Tracks
    Gemsbok Tracks
    Oryx gazella
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 29, 2016
    2016-04-29#1039
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sand Ripples at Sunrise
    Sand Ripples at Sunrise
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 29, 2016
    2016-04-29#1052
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fairy Circles
    Fairy Circles
    The circles are likely made by termites, but aliens and toxic plant life have been mentioned as explanation.
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 29, 2016
    2016-04-29#1084
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Waxy Toktokkie
    Waxy Toktokkie
    Onymacris rugatipennis albotessellata
    Wolwedans Dune Lodge, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 29, 2016
    2016-04-29#1118
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gemsbok
    Gemsbok
    Oryx gazella
    NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 29, 2016
    2016-04-29#1130
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellow Mongoose
    Yellow Mongoose
    Cynictis penicillata
    Wolwedans Dune Lodge, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 29, 2016
    2016-04-29#8798
    Larry L. Jackson
  • South African Ground Squirrel
    South African Ground Squirrel
    Xerus inauris
    Wolwedans Dune Lodge, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 29, 2016
    2016-04-29#8802
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Panorama
    Panorama
    Incredble view from the top of the dune field and lodge.
    Wolwedans Dune Lodge, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, April 27, 2016
    2016-04-27#1509
    Larry L. Jackson