Camels Drinking in Desert Canyon

A large herd of camels drinks from a dark pool at the base of towering, orange-lit sandstone cliffs in a desert canyon.

A photo of camels drinking from a dark pool in Guelta d'Archei, towering sandstone cliffs lit orange by late afternoon sun See more

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