Dead tree in a landscape of dunes of Tehouak - Niger

Dunes and a dead tree - This tiny dead tree contrasts with the immense and sensual sand dunes caressed by the wind. - Tenere - Niger

Dunes in Arakao - The Arakao region is part of the Aïr Massif, which is still one of the most wooded areas in the Sahara. However, at the border of the Ténéré and its dunes, the already sparse vegetation disappears abruptly. - Niger / between Aïr and Ténéré / 1992

Color variations - Only green is missing, the rarest color in the desert... and symbol of life.

Marble and wood, a still life - A composition of desolate eternity in the land of Kel-Kédélé.

Dusk over the Arakao - The dead tree in backlight is reminiscent of a fallen figure by Giacometti. - Niger / between Aïr and Ténéré

Light and Shadow - The sun rises on Arakao. Nothing will disturb the silence of the shadows or the stillness of the light. - Niger / between Aïr and Ténéré / 1992

Between the Aïr and the Ténéré (Arakao, Niger), it is dusk in the Sahara and the “crab pincer” of the mountains suddenly forms one of the most beautiful dunes in the world.

Arakao, dunes and dead tree - between Aïr and Ténéré / Niger

Dunes in the region of Tagueït - Aïr / Niger

Oued Taligit - Tassili Plateau - Algeria

Arakao, dead tree - Aïr / Niger

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Niger - Aïr - Arakao - «l'arbre mort» se trouve en face des grandes dunes de l'Arakao dans le massif de l'Aïr.

Dead tree in the dry valley of Témet in the Agadez region. - Témet - Ténéré - Niger - 1975

On the way in the Wadi Taligit, which leads from Djanet to the high plateau of the Tassili. Algeria - Tassili n'Ajjer - 1993

A group of Tuareg nomads have completed their barter transactions near Adrar Madet and are getting ready to return to the Aïr Mountains. - Adrar Madet - Niger - 2002

Landscape with tree, bushes and dune near Tagueït. See next photo. - Niger - 1992

10 years later! Landscape with tree, bushes and dune near Tagueït - Niger - 2002

Landscape near Anakom - Aïr - Niger - 2000

Still life in the Oued Torguit - Aïr - Niger - 1999

Life and death - Still life in the Oued Torguit - Aïr - Niger - 1999

Still life in the dunes of Tanakom - Aïr - Niger - 2002

An acacia tree in the Oued Agamgam - Aïr - Niger - 1992

Landscape in the Oued Agamgam - Aïr - Niger - 1992

Landscape in the Oued Agamgam - Aïr - Niger - 1999

The Arakao region is part of the Aïr mountain range, which is one of the most heavily forested areas in the Sahara. But on the border with the Ténéré and its dunes, the already sparse vegetation disappears abruptly. - Aïr - Niger - 1992

A Moulay Moulay bird sits on a dead tree stump in the middle of the Arakao. - Aïr - Niger - 1992

Arakao dunes and the remains of a dead tree - Aïr - Niger - 1992

Light and shadow - Day breaks in Arakao. Nothing will disturb the silence of the shadow and the oppressive rigidity of the light - Aïr - Niger - 1992

Afternoon in the Arakao. The shadows trace the majesty of the dunes on the sand - Tideloukoumt - Aïr - Niger - 1999

Near Tideloukoumt in the Arakao region - Aïr - Niger - 2002

Shadows of life, shadows of death in the solitude of the desert. - Near Tideloukoumt in the Arakao region - Aïr - Niger - 1999

Lone tree in the area of Tineken in the Arakao. - Aïr - Niger - 1999

In the Arakao dunes, the approaching darkness drives the gold of the sand into the arms of a cobalt-coloured sky. - Aïr - Niger - 1999

Still life at the edge of the Crab Claw - Aïr - Niger - 2000

The dunes of Tchi-n-Taboûrak rise on the north side of the Crab Claw - Aïr - Niger - 2002

Still life at the edge of Erg Izane - Aïr - Niger - 2000

Before crossing a desert, one must stock up on firewood. - At the camp of Elik-Ouan-Aggan - Air - Niger - 2001

This tree can no longer live without water. Now it still serves as firewood - Aïr - Niger - 1992

The caravan follows the Oued Temet - Niger - Aïr - 2003

This dead tree still serves as firewood - Tebet region between Adrar Chiriet and Tamgak - Niger - Aïr - 1992

The Tamgak massif is close - Niger - Aïr - 2003

From the edge of the Erg Izane, we head towards the mountains of the Tamgak massif - Niger - Aïr - 2003

The Kogo region is located on the edge of Erg Izane. It is known for its deposits of white marble - Kogo - Aïr - Niger - 1999

Still life in the sand in the Kogo region - Aïr - Niger - 1999

Morning atmosphere at the edge of Erg Izane - Aïr - Niger - 2000

Landscape in the gorge that runs through the Tamgak Mountains - Aïr - Niger - 2000

Landscape in the Agalal region, on the way to Iferouâne - Niger - Aïr - 1999

To the north of Timia, Mount Takabar rises from the plain, looking like a volcano but made of pure granite - Niger - Aïr - 1992

In the background the well of Afis with a large number of animals - Niger - Aïr - 2001

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