17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Dombay-Ulgen gorge in Karachay-Cherkessia

Mountains of Dombay capture the imagination of anyone. Majestic peaks soar up thousands of meters, each kilometer changing its shape. To contemplate them means to leave behind the stream of life and freeze in admiration. It does not imply haste, because it brings calm to the body and soul.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2018
Date Uploaded: 09.2019
Photo Location: Dombay, Russia
Camera: STF-L09S
Copyright: © Pavel Demin