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Sands of Time


There are places where time passes slower than others, where distance does not determine space, where sand marks time. The desert teaches you to adapt to the course of the sand, dune after dune, grain, after grain. The sand is the host and we are the guests. Many civilizations have been buried by the sands of time; or maybe by the time of sand. The wind transports the sand slowly, day after day, depositing it where it encounters obstacles or where a dune has already been formed, expanding it and sometimes creating new ones. I like to imagine this process as a dance of nature. Sand, Wind and Time unite to create a superior art form. These places and their memory remain preserved here in these images immortalizing the time and the sands.

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DATE MINTED: September 17, 2022
LOCATION: Mauritania
COORDINATES: N 16.449908° W 9.108253°
SHOT DATE: March 07, 2022
SIZE: 4472×5591

R E S I L I E N S


Resilience from the Latin resiliens means, in physics, the property of materials to resist shocks without breaking. This is where its human meaning takes its cue. Resiliens, tells the story of the relationship between man and the harshest of the environments, the desert. The ability of man to live, survive and adapt to the extremes of his possibilities. In its simplicity as in its visual impact, the shot is also a reflection of my life, made up of continuous fights and challenges despite adversity and failures, the ability to be scratched and never give up. Resilience as the basis of something greater. Not just resistance but going beyond robustness; not merely withstand a shock but actually improving because of it. The ability to absorb the inclements of life and make them one’s own to thrive through it. Founded in the 13th century as the center of numerous trans-Saharan trade routes, Chinguetti is a ksar in Mauritania, a medieval trading center, today severely threatened by the advance of the desert; part of the city has already been swallowed by it. A world heritage site, the city is locally considered to be the seventh holy city of Islam and is home to five of the oldest still operating libraries on the planet. The man who walks through the streets of an ancient city that slowly sinks into the sand represents the tenacity of mankind in the face of every adversity and its resistance to surrender. Resiliens.


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DATE MINTED: June 30, 2022
LOCATION: Mauritania
COORDINATES: N 20.454339° W 12.362053°
SHOT DATE: Febraury 05, 2020
SIZE: 4000×2666

Sandrops


Lost. Lost for three days wandering in the Aoukar; an infinite, almost impenetrable, expanse of high sand hills that stretch for hundreds of kilometres. Here, life ends. There is no trace of civilization, no wells to drink from, nothing but sand, dry brush and a few naked trees. While crossing the most risky and challenging parts of this desert region, I felt like nature had also given up and lost inspiration to create. We survived the adventure. From out of nowhere, we see appearing from behind the dunes, the fascinating ancient town of Tichit. Almost like a mirage, the distinct stone town rises on a small promontory, with a flourishing palm grove wrapped at its base. The city is surrounded by a long sandstone cliff formation to the north and large white dunes to the south. Here, with the help of man, nature had returned to shine. Not far from this enchanting place, a gap opened between the cliff formation, like a hole in a bucket. And the sand that was contained by the rock, made its way to the opening, and poured through, in the most peaceful way, like sand drops.


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DATE MINTED: June 30, 2022
LOCATION: Mauritania
COORDINATES: N 18.418328° W 9.444129°
SHOT DATE: March 13, 2022
SIZE: 7600×4274

Gocciola

Lost. Lost for three days wandering in the Aoukar; an infinite, almost impenetrable, expanse of high sand hills that stretch for hundreds of kilometres. Here, life ends. There is no trace of civilization, no wells to drink from, nothing but sand, dry brush and a few naked trees. While crossing the most risky and challenging parts of this desert region, I felt like nature had also given up and lost inspiration to create. We survived the adventure. From out of nowhere, we see appearing from behind the dunes, the fascinating ancient town of Tichit. Almost like a mirage, the distinct stone town rises on a small promontory, with a flourishing palm grove wrapped at its base. The city is surrounded by a long sandstone cliff formation to the north and large white dunes to the south. Here, with the help of man, nature had returned to shine. Not far from this enchanting place, a gap opened between the cliff formation, like a hole in a bucket. And the sand that was contained by the rock, made its way to the opening, and poured through, in the most peaceful way, like sand drops.


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DATE MINTED: February 11, 2024
LOCATION: Mauritania
COORDINATES: N 18.418328° W 9.444129°
SHOT DATE: March 13, 2022
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Sandrop

Lost. Lost for three days wandering in the Aoukar; an infinite, almost impenetrable, expanse of high sand hills that stretch for hundreds of kilometres. Here, life ends. There is no trace of civilization, no wells to drink from, nothing but sand, dry brush and a few naked trees. While crossing the most risky and challenging parts of this desert region, I felt like nature had also given up and lost inspiration to create. We survived the adventure. From out of nowhere, we see appearing from behind the dunes, the fascinating ancient town of Tichit. Almost like a mirage, the distinct stone town rises on a small promontory, with a flourishing palm grove wrapped at its base. The city is surrounded by a long sandstone cliff formation to the north and large white dunes to the south. Here, with the help of man, nature had returned to shine. Not far from this enchanting place, a gap opened between the cliff formation, like a hole in a bucket. And the sand that was contained by the rock, made its way to the opening, and poured through, in the most peaceful way, like sand drops.


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DATE MINTED: February 11, 2024
LOCATION: Mauritania
COORDINATES: N 18.418328° W 9.444129°
SHOT DATE: March 13, 2022
SIZE: 8600×4838

The Palm Boys


Everything is relative. The meaning of youth or that of childhood. In the desert, age is just a number. One is born an adult, with responsibilities. One is soon a man or woman who actively contribute to the community or to the family. This doesn’t mean I haven’t seen children play in the desert, but it’s not normality. We were crossing the palm grove of Tichit on foot. It extends for about two kms towards the NW. I saw some kids between the palm trees playing and joking with each other. One of them was carrying a bundle of dry palm leaves over his head while the others laughed and chased each other. It was almost noon; the sun was high and beating down on our heads. The scene reminded me that no matter how hard life can be, no matter where you are, it doesn’t take much to smile. I couldn’t help but capture the simplicity, but power of this moment framed in this surreal context. A young palm grove crossed by young boys, The Palm Boys. To make the scene even more dramatic, the strong wind moved the crown of the palm trees while everything below them moved slower.


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DATE MINTED: June 30, 2022
LOCATION: Mauritania
COORDINATES: N 18.445694° W 9.497611°
SHOT DATE: March 12, 2022
SIZE: 4000×2666

The Scholars


In the courtyard of the Chinguetti mosque, two scholars engage in conversation, embodying the essence of tradition and cultural preservation. This image captures the timeless significance of preserving our worldwide cultural heritage. Chinguetti holds historical importance as a former hub for Saharan trade routes, connecting North Africa with sub-Saharan regions. As a center for trade caravans, it facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and knowledge across vast desert landscapes. Additionally, Chinguetti served as a religious and scholarly center, with its renowned mosque housing valuable manuscripts and libraries, attracting pilgrims and scholars from afar.


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DATE MINTED: April 21, 2024
LOCATION: Mauritania
COORDINATES: N 20.454962° W 12.363663°
SHOT DATE: March 23, 2022
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Camel Spiders


The apparent calm. After two long days driving entirely in the desert straight from the capital, following old tracks cut through by vehicles that sometimes passed, we arrived in this place so unique and beautiful. Soft and sinuous waves of dunes alternate with stretches of flat ground. Everything seemed perfect. Not a breath of wind, which is usual in the Sahara. Time to set up camp and organise dinner. The sun was now setting, temperatures were dropping drastically, it wasn’t cold, but the sand no longer retained heat, and a light breeze heralded the unexpected. Almost as if we were surrounded or attacked, perhaps drawn by the light or maybe by the water, some alien-looking insects resembling spiders began to appear from all sides. On our vehicle and then on the tent. Spiders of sizes never seen before, semi-transparent, running strangely very fast.
We didn’t know what they were or if they were dangerous. It became a nightmare of a night in seconds, fearing they might enter the tent or appear under our feet while we were eating. They were Camel Spiders, but we didn’t know that yet. That night was restless, filled with apprehension.
The next day we hastily ventured further into the desert, leaving the unsettling encounter with those swift, unfamiliar creatures as a vivid memory etched in the sand.


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LOCATION: Mauritania
COORDINATES: N 19.550720° W 13.326417°
SHOT DATE: March 3, 2023
SIZE: 5272×2962

Barchan Twin


The light gently touches the tips of the twin barchan dunes. As I cross the desert, I am always fascinated by these dunes, especially when they form on contrasting surfaces. These two dunes act like quotation marks between the green and arid ground, creating a perfect surreal composition.


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LOCATION: Mauritania
COORDINATES: N 19.8768117° W 12.8275747°
SHOT DATE: March 15, 2023
SIZE: 5579×3139

Life is Water


The sole lifeline tethering existence to this planet is water, chemically known as H2o. The two-month expedition through the Sahara’s most remote corners in Mauritania vividly revealed water’s indispensable essence. Entire civilizations, along with their rich tapestry of culture, customs, and traditions, hover perilously close to extinction due to water’s scarcity; both as a vital resource for sustenance and as a climatic phenomenon. Consequently, wells stand as the ultimate bastion, holding the promise of survival for these places, their inhabitants, and the legacies they carry.


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DATE MINTED: February 11, 2024
LOCATION: Mauritania
COORDINATES: N 17.361107° W 7.331389°
SHOT DATE: March 30, 2022
SIZE: 7852×4416

The Shadow Bearer


A slow pace and constant march crossing the desert dunes in the Sahara with our caravan of three camels and our chameliers. It was exactly how I imagined and visualized it back home. An extraordinary adventure. Twelve kilometres of walking under the scorching sun going up and down these towering sand hills. The silence, the looks and the simple smiles accompanied us until we arrived at this elevated point from which a depression extends between the dunes, a dry area, probably an ancient basin of water. In the middle a large palm grove appeared, almost like a mirage, the Oasis de La Gueila. The oasis represents life, and the possibility of finding food as well as water. Before descending we stopped to admire the sinuosity and elegance of these desert curves, the beauty of nature in its simplicity. Small, in the immensity of the desert we let ourselves go into its greatness where we carry only our shadows, a reflection of our souls.


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DATE MINTED: July 1, 2022
LOCATION: Mauritania
COORDINATES: N 20.386111° W 12.399167°
SHOT DATE: March 24, 2022
SIZE: 8000×4500

Umm al Maa


We knew where we were headed. The Ubari lakes region is a place full of history made of geological eras of an impactful force. Once a boundless body of water comparable in size to today’s Czech Republic, this area is now a vast expanse of sand and towering dunes.

In linear formation with three vehicles we emerge from a valley and head towards the oasis of Umm Al Ma. A mystical and enchanted place in the middle of nowhere.

Umm al-Maa, meaning “Mother of Water,” is recognized for its slender, elongated form, perhaps contributing to its distinction as the most aesthetically pleasing among the Ubari lakes.


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LOCATION: Libya
COORDINATES: N 26.711222° E 13.334528°
SHOT DATE: January 21, 2024
SIZE: 10544×5924

Erg Titersin

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LOCATION: Libya
COORDINATES: N 26.123646° E 10.124572°
SHOT DATE: January 29, 2024
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Ain Eddban

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Right on the border with Tunisia, about 50 km from Ghadames, there is a salt flat called Sabkhat Mujazzam, where Ain Eddban is located. This area, considered a depression, was most likely a salt lake which has now dried up, revealing two small lakes, one fresh water and one salt water.
An extremely mysterious place and to date not well documented.


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LOCATION: Libya
COORDINATES: N 30.255306° E 9.831944°
SHOT DATE: February 1, 2024
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Wadi al Shatii


Wadi al-Shatii is home to some impressive dunes. These dunes are notably large and dramatic, adding a striking element to the valley’s diverse landscape. The combination of the valley’s dry, rocky expanse and the presence of these towering sand formations creates a visually captivating environment. The dunes can reach significant heights, shaped by the strong desert winds that sweep through the region, and they contribute to the dynamic beauty of Wadi al-Shatii’s desert scenery.


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LOCATION: Libya
COORDINATES: N 27.669743° E 10.859625°
SHOT DATE: January 17, 2024
SIZE: 5272×2962

Sand Tetris

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LOCATION: Mauritania
COORDINATES: N 16.974306° W 7.427917°
SHOT DATE: March 3, 2022
SIZE: 4000×2250