reFocus Awards | Thys Van Der Merwe

Dune and tree

One early morning, near Sossusvlei, Namibia, I noticed the sun lighting up this magnificent dune, dwarfing the Acacia tree at the bottom, creating a stunning visual composition.

Awards

Black & White Photo Contest

2026

Silver

Landscapes

Non Professional

Dune and tree

One early morning, near Sossusvlei, Namibia, I noticed the sun lighting up this magnificent dune, dwarfing the Acacia tree at the bottom, creating a stunning visual composition.

About Artist

Thys Van Der Merwe

I am a wildlife and nature photographer working mainly in southern Africa. Even though Africa is my favorite destination, I have also traveled to Antarctica, Patagonia and Borneo on photographic expeditions