Dear Reader (2026-10-04 published simultaneously on FB)
Today’s post is the first of two in which you and I visit the dunes (Khongoryn Els) of the Gobi Desert. “Khongoryn Els also called Duut Mankhan is popularly known as the “Singing Sands”. It lies within the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park in Mongolia. The sand dunes extend to over 965 square kilometres (373 sq mi) area, extending up to the foot of the high Altai Mountains range.” [1]
Our group stayed near the dunes for two nights and we were therefore able to wander and explore the dunes at multiple times of the day in many different lights. We were even there for a sand storm.
This post provides context. I encourage you to come back tomorrow (Monday Oct. 05) for the second set of dune images where you and I explore light, line, colour, and texture in greater depth.
Notes On Photos
~02 – For scale.
~03 – Not our group. Title: “A Three Study”.
~04 – Hobbled camels so they don’t run away.
~05 – Wild horses on the edge of the dunes.
~06 – Thank you Hazel and James (The Dune Masters)
~07 – With our backs to the dunes a storm approaches.
~08 – The storm continues to roll in.
~09 – Just before the dunes nearly vanished, and we were confined to our vehicles.
Footnotes
~ [1] – adapted from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khongoryn_Els
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