21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Russian river "Lopasnja" near the male monastery Voznesenskaja Davidova pustyn' in the village Novyj Byt, places of the famous Russian writer Chekov, near the city of Chekov.
This photo shows beautiful waters and banks of the river "Lopasnja" during summer. The river is the arm of the larger river Ob'. The water is very clear and real crawfish live in it. Though the water is very cold even during summer. It has very powerful stream. The sign on the tree says: "Dear Sirs! We kindly ask you not to litter!!! The Sacred Place is nearby".
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
| Photo Location: | village Novyj Byt, city of Chekov, Russia |
| Camera: | SP800UZ |
| Copyright: | © Olga Abrashkina |