Namibia - The balloon ground crew tries to follow the flight direction of the hot-air balloon, crossing a sandy plain at the edge of the Namib Desert in the NamibRand Nature Reserve. The so-called 'Fairy Circles' are circular patches without any vegetation which according to recent scientific studies are caused by the Harvester Termite (Hodotermes mossambicus). NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia.
SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Discover the Mystical Fairy Circles of Namibia's Namib Desert: Aerial View of Nature's Enigmatic Phenomena by Thomas Dressler/Mary Evans Picture Library/Pantheon is available for licensing today.
Looking for a license?
Click here, and we'll help you find it! Questions? Just ask!
Click here, and we'll help you find it! Questions? Just ask!
DETAILS
Image Number: 4220-20101211Rights ManagedCredit Line:Thomas Dressler/Mary Evans Picture Library/Pantheon/SuperStockCollection:Mary Evans Picture Library Contributor:Thomas Dressler Model Release:NoProperty Release:NoResolution:4272×2811
