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Desert giraffe: Paul Goldstein's images include many of the wildlife of this arid region of North Namibia such as these nibbling giraffes

Undulating: Goldstein's studies of sand dunes often resemble the contours of the human body

'The beauty of tranquil nothingness' is how photographer describes the theme of many of his photographs

Somewhere to go? Goldstein's lens captures an African elephant nonchalantly trotting at speed across the arid landscape

An abundance of wildlife has bolstered the safari industry in Namibia, while adrenaline junkies arrive annually to tackle the gruelling Namib Desert Challenge, an endurance event which takes place in the Namib Naukluft National Park of Namibia.

Part of the allure of Namibia is that it is four countries in one: As the tourist board explains, the four different landscapes each have their own characteristics and attractions.

'The most definitive is the Namib, a long coastal desert that runs the length of the country and is highlighted with migrating dune belts, dry riverbeds and canyons.

The central plateau is home the majority of Namibia towns and villages and is divided between rugged mountain ranges and sand-filled valleys. Next is the vast Kalahari Desert with its ancient red sand and sparse vegetation.

Kavango and Caprivi are blessed with generous amounts of rain and typified by tropical forests, perennial rivers and woodland savannahs.

'Namibia is home to vibrant cities where people are excited about the future, while remaining deeply connected to their rich, cultural past.

A stable, democratic government, infrastructure that allows guests to move confidently off the beaten path and endless horizons beckon you to explore define this country and its people.'

A desert elephant is silhouetted sharply against the arid landscape that supports it

Goldstein started photographing seriously over 20 years ago. 'I was working in travel and I loved wildlife, so it evolved naturally'

At rest: Hartmann's mountain zebra. Namibia supports a remarkable array of animals that eke out an existence in a seemingly barren environment

Roaming in the sunset, a jackal heads off to find food

Children of the Nomadic Himba tribe. The total population of Namibia is just 2.1 million

Above us only sky: The southern African country has some of the finest desert scenery on the planet

Wildlife shimmers against one of the most spectacular plains on earth, like this desert oryx

Perhaps the least populated place in the world, for days the photographer went without seeing another person

Two's company: A pair of ostriches wander along, oblivious to the photographer's lens trained at them

Goldstein loves photographing wildlife and says he first picked up a camera in 1975 when he was aged ten

Desert bugs copulate at Hartmanns Valley near Angola, Northern Namibia

Springbok caper in the evening sun. The country has n abundance of wildlife

Star trails: A brilliant capture of the Milky Way forms a dramatic backdrop to this lone tree in the desert