Carcross Desert, a photo from Yukon, Northern

Photographer's Note

Desert in Canada? Carcross Desert in Yukon is often referred to as the smallest desert in the world. But it is actually a series of sand dunes. This was one of the stops on South Klondike Highway scenic drive.

The sand was formed during the last glacial period, when large glacial lakes formed and deposited silt. When the lakes dried, the dunes were left behind. Today, sand comes mainly from nearby Bennett Lake, carried by wind.

(Info from Wikipedia)

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Gerrit (62042) 2015-05-20 16:01

Hello Tiiffany,
Great view over this dune area with the pine trees sticking out in this beautiful field of sand. The light is fantastic,
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit

daddo (28748) 2015-05-20 16:22

Hi Tiffany. A total surprise to see a desert in Canada- not the sort of picture associated with mountains, lakes, rivers, forests...Excellent exposure and colours. Regards. Klaudio.

batalay (41261) 2015-05-20 22:16

Hello Tiffany,

I can picture this scene as a winter wonderland just a few months earlier, enshrouded in deep snow. Your note is very good to explain the area. The names "Yukon" and "Klondike" remind me of The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in movies of the past.

Warm regards,

Bulent

jemaflor (148072) 2015-05-20 23:32

Hi Tiffany,
So lovely view with the sand in the Fg, a panorama well balanced with also mountains and trees, great colors contrast and excellent light capture.

Sergiom (117241) 2015-05-21 5:53

Bonjour Tiffany,

Très impressionnante cette couleur de sable. Et encore de plus de voir des braves arbres pousser dans ce sol désertique. Les montagnes sont magnifiques à l'arrière plan.

Amicalement

Serge

francio64 (39888) 2015-05-21 11:45

Hi Tiffany,
a very nice and interesting place, well represented, thanks to the choice of a good POV.
Good light management, which makes natural colors.

Well done.
Francesco

Silvio1953 (222721) 2015-05-21 12:14

Ciao Tiffany, fascinating desert landscape with a lot of beautiful trees, amazing see a desert in Canada, wonderful warm colors, splendid light and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Cricri (176) 2015-05-22 9:49

Hi Tiffany
un paysage de toute beauté, très nature avec des couleurs incroyable et belles
belle soirée
cricri

chawax (20764) 2015-06-12 14:35

Hi Tiffany,
I could not imagine there were such a desert in Canada ! The contrast with the trees and the green mountains make the atmosphere very strange.
Have a nice weekend,
Olivier

fotka (9113) 2015-06-30 4:52

Hi Tiffany,
I didn't know that Canada has desert. Beautiful mountains landscape photography with golden sand in the foreground and summits in the background. Great colors, light and sharpness.
Kind regards,
Zbigniew

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2015-07-27 8:03

Olá Tiffany,
what a wonderful landscape here, and curious the trees on the sand. I like of the colors of your picture. Great job, my friend.
Regards,
Lucas

macjake (98544) 2015-08-03 10:09

Hi Tiffany
we don't get to see many photos from the Yukon on TE do we!
interesting note, i'm glad you gave us some history of this place.

the mountains are common in Canada, but to see the typical Canadian trees in a desert landscape is kinda weird!

great post for TE, a welcome sight.
cheers
Craig