Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, December 26, 2014: Postcards from Morocco – the camel rider

I was fortunate enough to be able to photograph this noble-looking Camel Rider of the great sand dunes at Erg Chebbi in the less explored desert zone around Merzouga, south of the Atlas Mountains in southern Morocco. Alternately riding and leading his camels he is able to cover distances across the fine sands that otherwise leave us westerners slipping and sliding across the crests and troughs….

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9 years ago

Superb photo, Mac.  In this past year you’ve contributed dozens of wonderful photos, but this one might be your best!

9 years ago

I agree with Dr F, Mac, this should be on the cover of National Geographic! 

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