Dead Acacia Trees in Deadvlei Pan, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia

Dead camelthorn trees said to be centuries old in silhouette against towering orange sand dunes bathed in morning light in the dried mud pan at Dead Vlei, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Dead Acacia Trees in Deadvlei Pan, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia

Dead Acacia Trees in Deadvlei Pan, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia

Dead Acacia Trees in Deadvlei Pan, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia

Dead camelthorn trees said to be centuries old in silhouette against towering orange sand dunes bathed in morning light in the dried mud pan at Dead Vlei, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Dead Acacia Trees in Deadvlei Pan, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia

Dead Acacia Trees in Deadvlei Pan, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia

Dead Acacia Trees in Deadvlei Pan, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia

Dead Acacia Trees in Deadvlei Pan, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia

Dead Acacia Trees in Deadvlei Pan, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia

Dried mud pan with ancient camelthorn trees and orange sand dunes in the distance, Dead Vlei, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Dried mud pan with ancient camelthorn trees and orange sand dunes in the distance, Dead Vlei, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Dead camelthorn trees said to be centuries old in silhouette at sunset in the dried mud pan at Dead Vlei, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Dead trees and sun-baked pan, Dead Vlei, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia

Dead camelthorn trees (Acacia erioloba) in Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia, Africa

Dried clay soil in Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia, Africa

Tourists in Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Namibia, Africa

Dead camel thorns (Acacia erioloba) in front of sand dunes, Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia, Africa

Nature photographers in Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Namibia, Africa

Shadow of a long dead acacia tree across Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia

Deadvlei, a white clay pan surrounded by the highest sand dunes in the world, Namib Desert; Namibia

The salt pan of Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Hardap Region, Namibia

Grave of a teenager shot in a hunting accident during the celebration of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead at the Tzintzuntzan cemetery. People decorate the graves of their dead children, often referred to as little angels (angelitos) with offerings of flowers, particularly marigolds (cempoalxochitl or zempasuchil), bread of the dead (pan de muerto), candles, toys, the deceased's favourite food, drinks and personal belongings to guide their spirits home. Families celebrate their late offspring by the tombs all night from October 31 to November 1, All Saints Day, date that is set aside for remembrance of deceased infants and children., Michoacun, Mexico

Girl dressed in a Halloween costume for the celebration of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead at the new Erongaricuaro cemetery. People decorate the graves of their loved ones with offerings of flowers, particularly marigolds (cempoalxochitl or zempasuchil), bread of the dead (pan de muerto), candles, the deceased's favourite food, drinks and personal belongings to guide their spirits home. Families celebrate their late relatives by the tombs on November 2, All Souls Day., Michoacun, Mexico

Woman arranging candles on a grave during the celebration of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead at the San Pedro Cucuchucho cemetery. People decorate the graves of their loved ones with offerings of flowers, particularly marigolds (cempoalxochitl or zempasuchil), bread of the dead (pan de muerto), candles, the deceased's favourite food, drinks and personal belongings to guide their spirits home. Families celebrate their late relatives by the tombs all night from November 1, All Saints Day to November 2, All Souls Day., Michoacun, Mexico

Woman by a grave during the celebration of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead at the San Jeronimo Purenchecuaro cemetery. People decorate the graves of their loved ones with offerings of flowers, particularly marigolds (cempoalxochitl or zempasuchil), bread of the dead (pan de muerto), candles, the deceased's favourite food, drinks and personal belongings to guide their spirits home. Families celebrate their late relatives by the tombs on November 2, All Souls Day., Michoacun, Mexico

Boy by his mother's grave during the celebration of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead at the San Pedro Cucuchucho cemetery. People decorate the graves of their loved ones with offerings of flowers, particularly marigolds (cempoalxochitl or zempasuchil), bread of the dead (pan de muerto), candles, the deceased's favourite food, drinks and personal belongings to guide their spirits home. Families celebrate their late relatives by the tombs all night from November 1, All Saints Day to November 2, All Souls Day., Michoacun, Mexico

People decorate the grave of four children who died in a house fire for the celebration of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead at the Tzintzuntzan cemetery. People decorate the graves of their dead children, often referred to as little angels (angelitos) with offerings of flowers, particularly marigolds (cempoalxochitl or zempasuchil), bread of the dead (pan de muerto), candles, toys, the deceased's favourite food, drinks and personal belongings to guide their spirits home., Michoacun, Mexico

Celebration of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead at the San Andrus Tzirondaro cemetery. People decorate the graves of their loved ones with offerings of flowers, particularly marigolds (cempoalxochitl or zempasuchil), bread of the dead (pan de muerto), candles, the deceased's favourite food, drinks and personal belongings to guide their spirits home. Families celebrate their late relatives by the tombs on November 2, All Souls Day., Michoacun, Mexico

Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead altar at the Regional Museum of Michoacun in Morelia. These altars usually have the Christian cross, pictures of deceased persons, and scores of candles. Ofrendas (offerings) usually include foods such as candied pumpkin, pan de muerto (bread of the dead), sugar skulls and beverages such as atole., Michoacun, Mexico