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The sunset with rhododendrons

In the mountains, very special thoughts only come to mind or don't come at all. There’s just the feeling of an endless flight over these velvety slopes covered with semi-transparent haze, over fragrant and blooming alpine meadows, over the reality itself, a free flight in golden rays of the summer sun. Here it is, beautiful Caucasus!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Russia
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © Elena Lebedeva