18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Lasta highland

Sunset over Lasta highland, shot from Lalibela, the so called "Jerusalem of Africa", where people live at an altitude between 2.500 m and 3.500 m. Like centuries ago, they still grow Teff (sorghum) and barley while keeping cattle and living in small settlements in harmony with the natural environment.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2020
Date Uploaded: 09.2020
Photo Location: Lalibela, Ethiopia
Camera: NIKON D7500
Copyright: © Ulf Krone