21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Alpenglow Embrace: The Last Light on Snow-Capped Peaks

Captured during a skiing adventure in the enchanting town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, this image immortalizes the magical moment of alpenglow—when the setting sun casts its warm, rosy light upon the rugged peaks of the Bavarian Alps. As the day's final rays kiss the snow-capped summits, the mountains are briefly set ablaze with color, creating a spectacular contrast against the cool blues and purples of the twilight sky. This fleeting natural spectacle serves as a serene conclusion to an exhilarating day of skiing in one of Germany's most celebrated winter sports locales

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Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Camera: X-T2
Copyright: © Zain Samdani