Deserts always seem to be isolated places, thanks to the combination of expansive land mass and stifled plant growth. Extreme temperatures and limited rain make the desert an especially difficult environment to survive in, never mind flourish, and many of us may never have the opportunity to experience them in all their natural wonder.
Thankfully, there are photographers out there who brave the conditions to bring us a taste of these fascinating landscapes. From mountainous alpine deserts to Africa’s desolate Sahara, we have compiled the most mesmerising images of deserts around the world.
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