Photos of Namibia

I'm working on several articles on DSK simultaneously, and am sorely in need of a change of pace. Did you see the above image posted at NPR? What appears to be a painting is actually a photograph by Frans Lanting of camelthorn trees in Namibia. But NPR makes our understanding of it a bit confusing. If you scroll down, you will see another photo of quiver trees and just above you see this active link: "Here's what the scene looks like from a wider vantage point." It's easy to assume that the two photos are supposed to be of the same scene, but your eyes will tell you that is impossible. However, if you click the active link you will be led to the photo below:


Still, if you compare these two photos, you may, as one NPR reader did, question whether they are of the same scene, since none of the trees match. Another reader came up with this photo that may be closer to the original scene at the top (I'm still not sure):


The readers point out that NPR has done a poor job of clarifying the situation.

There are more stunning shots by other photographers at National Geographic. The photos vary in beauty and strangeness according to the time of day.