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Thunderstorm - Drakensberg, South Africa
Thunderstorm - Drakensberg, South Africa
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The best show nature has ever thrown at me.
I took this photo during my backpacking trip through the Drakensberg mountains back in 2021. These rugged mountains are quite challenging for backpacking. There aren’t really any trails high up in the mountains, and you simply have to navigate the open grasslands yourself.
At the end of summer, the region is known for massive thunderstorms rolling in during the afternoon, as the warm air rises onto the plateau and quickly cools down. Because of that, it’s quite common for hikers to stay in caves along the route.
This photo was taken from Roland’s Cave. It took me quite a while to find it, but once I had set up camp, the clouds rolled in and the thunderstorm moved in quickly. For several hours, from the safety of the cave, I looked out over South Africa as the thunderclouds slowly drifted away. Constant lightning and deep rumbling echoing through the canyons made it absolutely mesmerizing.
Definitely one of the best shows nature has ever thrown at me.
Details
• Printed poster - frame not included.
• Printed on Fuji Maxima paper - available in your choice of Glossy (for vibrant color and deep contrast) or Matte (for a softer, glare-free finish).
• Printed locally by me at a trusted print shop I’ve worked with for years - each print is professionally produced, personally inspected for quality, and shipped by me.
• Each print is custom-made for your order, ensuring the highest quality and attention to detail.
• Images shown are for representation only.
• Please note that the exact print sizes are slightly larger: 20.3x30.5cm, 40.6x60.9cm, 50.8x76.2cm, and 60.9x91.4cm (therefore, I highly recommend using a passepartout).
• For best presentation, I recommend adding a white passepartout around the photo.
• Price excludes shipping - shipping calculated at checkout.
• Custom requests are welcome - contact me if you’d like a specific size, finish, or other adjustment.
Shipping
Prints are produced in limited batches several times a year. For current lead times, visit, check the main prints page.
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