Lac endormi dort,

Miroir des cimes glacées,

Pas dans l’éphémère.

The lake slumbers still,

Mirror of frozen summits,

Steps in the fleeting.

This photo captures a small waterfall tumbling through rocky terrain near the Col de la Cayolle, nestled between the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Alpes-Maritimes. The landscape is rugged and mostly barren, with sparse alpine vegetation clinging to the slopes. Above, a partly cloudy sky stretches wide, its dramatic formations echoing the contours of the mountains. The water flows through a narrow crevice, adding movement to an otherwise still and mineral environment. Taken near the Mercantour National Park, this scene reflects the raw beauty of high-altitude wilderness — silent, sculptural, and untouched.

Lac endormi dort,

Miroir des cimes glacées,

Pas dans l’éphémère.

The lake slumbers still,

Mirror of frozen summits,

Steps in the fleeting.

Ein schmaler Bergweg schlängelt sich über das weite, grüne Hochland, während am Horizont die mächtigen Zacken und Flanken des Langkofels in den blauen Himmel ragen. Die klare Luft, das leuchtende Grün und das gewaltige Panorama der Dolomiten machen diesen Moment zu einem Höhepunkt jeder Wanderung – still, erhaben und unvergesslich.

A narrow mountain trail winds its way across the vast alpine plateau, leading the eye toward the towering Langkofel massif on the horizon. The clear sky, vivid greens, and dramatic Dolomite peaks create a breathtaking scene – peaceful, powerful, and unforgettable.

Vor der mächtigen Wand des Schlernmassivs ruht eine idyllische Almhütte auf der Seiser Alm. Der Blick auf die Santner-Spitzen, das satte Grün der Wiesen und der klare Sommerhimmel lassen die Ruhe und Schönheit dieser Landschaft fast greifbar werden. Ein Ort, der wie geschaffen ist für Natur, Stille und Bergzauber.

In front of the towering Schlern massif and the iconic Santner peaks, a peaceful alpine hut stands on the Seiser Alm. The vibrant greens, the neatly stacked firewood, and the deep blue sky capture the serenity and beauty of this stunning Dolomite landscape – a place made for peace and mountain magic.

Lago di Dobbiaco - Dolomites

The clouds gently caress the snow-capped peaks, while the lake, motionless, reflects this astonishingly pure scene. The air is crisp, filled with the subtle scent of awakening trees. The silence is broken only by the breath of the wind dancing through the branches. This landscape, between heaven and earth, seems suspended in time, like an invitation to stop, breathe and simply be. How does this moment feel to you?

A serene dusk view of the Alps, showcasing the layered silhouettes of mountain ranges under a pastel-hued sky. This panoramic scene exudes calm and beauty, perfect for nature lovers and dreamers

An awe-inspiring view of a winding mountain trail leading to breathtaking summits. The rolling green ridges, rugged alpine terrain, and dramatic clouds create a scene that invites adventure, exploration, and a connection with nature’s raw beauty.

Except that in this picture it appears to tilt to the right. :-)

This is the vacation "cabin" in which we stayed near Boone, NC. The tripod is mine, everything else, not mine.

And this is me learning to use my new Sigma 10-20mm lens.