Anette and I were at the bank the other day when the following clouds came speeding towards us.
Hot season is the time of heat, humidity and sandstorms. Sometimes the sandstorms prelude early May showers, but most often not.
As the storm approaches, the light grows exceedingly bright.
And then, red imposes itself as the sun is maneuvered to the side.
Sand and dust come pouring in, and within minutes, the view is gloomy and yellowish gray.
This was Anette’s first sandstorm. From the comforts of the car, it was an fascinating experience!
Visibility was next to nothing, but we were only a few blocks away from the office and knew our way.
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Fascinating? Yes if you know your way.
THAT I can do without!
Wow. The one with the orange sky looks quite apolectic.
Wow! That looks both amazing and frightening!
I can almost feel the sand in my teeth.
Does the fine sand seep into your car, house, cupboards, etc?
Eergh Esther. This is exactly what my husband is experiencing in the Sudan! Hugs
@Loran: You get it in the eyes, if you’re on the outside (glasses don’t help!).
@Pat: The cars are better off then the houses (when closed). Lots of sand got through our main entrance, and the fine Niger dust is constantly seeping into our cupboards. Here in Niger, your spring cleaning evidence is gone by summer!
Wow, I can’t imagine. How neat for Annette to experience it for the first time and to luckily be in the car.
I love reading about your adventures and think it is so neat that you get to experience so many neat and wonderful things.
yes! have some sahara, niger. i love it.
Får vända ryggen till
omg, wow, that’s amazing!!!!! great shots!
Great series of shots!
Great photo´s!I´ve never see such sandstorm photos before!Thank you for sharing,EstheR!
Great photos of not so great nature phenomen. Gladly you was in a car. One would think that the sand wouldn’t be so nice in eyes and to breath either. Bra SWF!!
Nice series! I’d be freaking out if I saw that coming my way - but everyone looks so unconcerned!
Incredible shots! Really awesome and scary, but I guess if you live with them you’re a little more prepared — at least I hope so! Thanks for sharing! Happy SWF!
Fantastic collection of photos for Sky Watch Friday. Thanks for sharing your views with us from a destination that not too many of us get to travel too.
Amazing. Even if it’s nasty it must be incredible to experience.
i can’t imagine how much dust and debris is left on things after one of those comes through. no doubt a lot? great captures esther.
What an experience to see this and even be in it! In many ways it could be quite frightening! Wonderful shots!
När man aldrig upplevat en sandstorm så är dessa bilder otroligt fascinerande att se på. Måste dock vara ganska obehagligt att vara ute när allt det där pyr in på en och verkligen om det inte blev till slut som en tjock dimma. Imponerande bilder.
Vovsen din är bara sååå söt i sin vattenbalja. Man skulle bara villa pussa den där svarta nosen om och om igen.
I am glad I came here. Exciting pictures! Have a nice day without sandstorms tomorrow
This is something I just can’t comprehend, a standstorm. It’s so weird but terrific photography
Ive passed by here many times (tho not leaving any comments) and I’m so fascinated by your life.
Fabulous shots and equally fabulous blog.
Stunning colors but I sure wouldn’t want to be horseback in the middle of one of those storms! Yikes! I’m never going to complain again about how windy it is in New Mexico.
Fascinating - but also a bit frightening! Great captures!
Good thing you were in the car! It looks a bit scary and I’m sure it’s damaging, but at the same time it has a certain beauty.
PS - I just got an invitation to serve in Guinea starting in November!
Wow, that must have been quite an adventure for Anette. And yeah fascinating but scary for us who’s not used to it yet.
Wonderful sequence. I’ve only ever seen these in photos. Thanks for sharing the whole experience with us.
Wow, that’s just an amazing series of photos. I feel like experienced all but the grit. I guess when you see that coming you know to run for shelter.
Esther: That is unbeivable, I’ve seen it in movies but can’t think to experience this happening.
Phenomenal photos, Esther. I experienced a sandstorm in NV once, but yours in Niger looks more ferocious! Glad the Land Rover is up and running again. Your photos of the Ridgeback in the blue tub (previous post) are precious!
Wow, crazy pictures! Is it difficult to breathe, do you have to cover your eyes and mouth (I’m assuming being in a car is better.) I suppose I’d rather face a sandstorm than a tornado!
This sure was a spectacular phot series. A great Skywatch post. Thanks for sharing
Yikes! That must have been impressive to see. I drove through a dust storm once in North Dakota and we almost had to pull over because the viability was so bad.
These are spectacular shots. Very good.
Wow, that looks intense! I would definitely not want to be outside for something like that.
Thats intense! Not sure if I would want to experiance a sand storm.
Wow… so that’s how a sandstorm looks like! I’ve only seen them in comic strips! Haha!
That’s really something else! Impressive but kind of scary. I’m glad to be seeing it via your blog and not in person!
wow! first time i have seen sandstorm. impressive that you’ve taken photos of it and good thing you’re inside your car! cheers!
Meget fasinerende bilde serie. Jeg har sett lignenede på tv men dette var meget bra.
Ha en flott helg, Esther.
I’ll stop complaining about my sandstorms now!
Incredibly fascinating pictures!
I’ve been through these in the California desert and they are SO NOT FUN! Even if you know your way around.
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