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#09 pamboukian light design
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“I have always loved the desert. One sits down on a desert sand dune, sees nothing, hears nothing. Yet through the silence something throbs, and gleams...” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
What: Unspoilt beauty. Where: Sossusvlei in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia. A large salt and clay pan characterised by its red dunes that are some of the tallest and oldest in the world. It is a perfect example of Namibia’s unspoilt beauty. How: The clear, unpolluted air lends itself to breath-taking displays of natural light, reflecting off a kaleidoscope of colours in the desert sand. Be sure to keep an eye on the horizon to see the light change during different times of the day. The valley is far from any human settlement and has virtually no light pollution at night, making the skies among the darkest on earth. The milky way is clearly visible with Magellanic Clouds adding bursts of light. When: All year round, however in Autumn (March-May) the cool air offers a clearer sky, allowing beautiful views day and night. Why: The place pulsates with pure vibration... it’s difficult to explain - a “must-do” experience. Picture © Mikko Ristamäki - instagram @imikegraphics
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