Velvety sand
Khongoryn Els are some of the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia. They are up to 300m high, 12km wide and about 100km long. From afar the dunes look like painted, up close they seem to change into blankets made of velvet, discarded by some giant in the Mongolian steppe.
Awards
Nature Photography Contest
2025Honorable Mention
Earth’s Textures
Non Professional
Velvety sand
Khongoryn Els are some of the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia. They are up to 300m high, 12km wide and about 100km long. From afar the dunes look like painted, up close they seem to change into blankets made of velvet, discarded by some giant in the Mongolian steppe.
About Artist
Petra Brix
Born in Munich, Germany, I have lived in the United States and Mexico for short periods of my life. I have visited around 50 countries so far and will continue to travel around the world as long as I can. We have a saying in German „Reisen bildet“ - travel broadens the mind. And that’s exactly what I intend to do: broaden my mind. Exploring this amazing planet we live on, meeting its people. And taking pictures along the way. I began photography during the pandemic in 2021 and it has developed into a passion since then. My camera is almost always with me, even when I go out for a simple walk. You never know what might appear in front of your lens!
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