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Popova Šapka lies high in the Šar Mountains above the city of Tetovo, a place where the mountains seem to set the rhythm of life. In summer and autumn, the ski village is surprisingly quiet. The slopes rest, but the landscape remains alive — with rolling hills, pine forests, and scattered chalets nestled along the mountainsides. In the photo, you see Hotel Konak, with its sunny terrace overlooking the valley. Here, you can enjoy local dishes while taking in the fresh mountain air and wide-open views. It’s a place where time naturally slows down. Below, winding paths trace their way through the landscape, while the village quietly waits for winter to return. At this time of year, Popova Šapka reveals a different side — no skis, no crowds, just space, silence, and warm autumn colors. A place where nature, simplicity, and hospitality come together, offering a peaceful escape from everyday life.
Popova Šapka, North Macedonia — A peaceful mountain village above Tetovo, where autumn colors, fresh air, and quiet landscapes define the view. In the photo, you see hotel Konak and several cable cars.
Popova Šapka ligt hoog in de Šar-bergen, boven de stad Tetovo, en voelt als een plek waar de bergen het tempo bepalen. In de zomer en herfst is het skidorp verrassend rustig. De pistes liggen stil, maar het landschap leeft — met glooiende hellingen, dennenbossen en verspreide chalets die zich tegen de bergflanken nestelen. Op de foto zie je Hotel Конак- Konak, met zijn zonnige terras dat uitkijkt over het dal. Hier kun je heerlijk lokale gerechten eten, terwijl je geniet van de frisse berglucht en het weidse uitzicht. Het is een plek waar de tijd vanzelf vertraagt. Terwijl beneden de paden zich door het landschap slingeren, ligt het dorp rustig te wachten op de winter die komen gaat. In deze periode toont Popova Šapka een andere kant: geen ski’s, geen drukte, maar ruimte, stilte en warme herfstkleuren. Een plek waar natuur, eenvoud en gastvrijheid samenkomen — perfect om even los te komen van de dagelijkse drukte.
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An image I made years ago from Cades Cove, Tennessee that I finally decided to process.
If I recall correctly this was the wheel of the historic Cable Grist Mill (edit: definitely the Cable Mill)
“Morning mist drifting across the layered hills of Dalat.
A quiet and timeless landscape from Vietnam’s Central Highlands.”
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The drive from Tetovo to the ski village of Popova Šapka slowly climbs upward, with each curve revealing a new view of the Šar Mountains. The road winds through forests and along mountain slopes, where autumn gently transforms the landscape from green to shades of gold and ochre. The pace naturally slows — not because of traffic, but because the scenery invites you to pause and take it in. In the photo, you see the arrival in Popova Šapka, high above Tetovo. In October, the village is still quiet; the ski season has yet to begin and the slopes lie silent. Instead of snow, there are autumn colors, crisp mountain air, and a sense of calm. Chalets and hotels are scattered across the hillside, overlooking the valley below. Standing out in the landscape is the mosque, its slender minaret rising above the village as a familiar landmark. It serves as a reminder that even here, high in the mountains, daily life and faith remain closely connected. On the other side of the village stands the Church of St. Naum of Ohrid, highlighting the unique character of Popova Šapka — a place where different religious traditions coexist, surrounded by nature and silence. At this time of year, the village feels almost suspended in time — no skis, no crowds, only the quiet of the mountains, soft light, and the feeling of being momentarily removed from the world below.
Popova Šapka, North Macedonia — A quiet mountain village above Tetovo, where autumn colors replace snow and the slopes rest beneath the Šar Mountains.
De rit van Tetovo naar het skidorp Popova Šapka is er één die langzaam omhoog klimt, met elke bocht een nieuw uitzicht over de Šar-bergen. De weg slingert door bossen en langs berghellingen, waar in de herfst de kleuren langzaam veranderen van groen naar goud en oker. Het tempo vertraagt vanzelf — niet door het verkeer, maar door het landschap dat uitnodigt om te kijken. Op de foto zie je de aankomst in Popova Šapka, hoog boven Tetovo gelegen. In oktober is het hier nog rustig; het skiseizoen moet nog beginnen en de pistes liggen stil. In plaats van sneeuw overheersen herfstkleuren, frisse berglucht en een kalme sfeer. De chalets en hotels liggen verspreid tegen de hellingen, met uitzicht over het dal beneden. Opvallend in het landschap is de moskee, die met haar slanke minaret boven het dorp uittorent. Ze vormt een herkenbaar oriëntatiepunt en herinnert eraan dat ook hier, hoog in de bergen, het dagelijkse leven en geloof samenkomen. Aan de andere kant van het dorp ligt de Church of St. Naum of Ohrid, wat het bijzondere karakter van Popova Šapka onderstreept: een plek waar verschillende religieuze tradities naast elkaar bestaan, omgeven door natuur en stilte. In deze tijd van het jaar voelt het dorp bijna verstild — geen ski’s, geen drukte, alleen de rust van de bergen, het zachte licht en het gevoel even los te zijn van de wereld beneden.
Nope - it is Moraine Lake but the reflection of the snow at the base of the mountain reminded me of the shape of a skull 💀. Looking forward to my next trip out there.
Taken in Alberta, Canada.
Rocky Mountain Elk (Crop of previous photo)
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After what felt like many years (but really only 2) I finally made it back to Colorado for the Elk Rut. Was a perfect week, weather was great, plenty of Elk, saw several Moose, met some great people along the way, and got to meet some IG friends (finally after many years). Already looking forward to next years trip!!
In the highlands, steep hills and scattered settlements make walking the primary means of travel.
Footpaths winding along the mountain slopes are part of everyday life. Sometimes, people spend an entire day walking through the high mountains just to visit one another.
I’ve been visiting the City for most of my life. The combination of rugged granite features and high-desert landscape makes it a very unique place in the West. Whether I’m climbing or photographing, the textures, light, and vast sense of open space always draw me back. Every visit offers something new through the lens.
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Although I'm well aware of the dangers of hiking alone, especially in a place where flash flooding is a possibility, I couldn't resist venturing off of the beaten path while hiking to the Narrows in Zion National Park. Bear in mind however, this was during a pretty dry period with very little likelihood of rain. I would urge extreme caution and awareness when venturing off of the beaten path when visiting Zion.
Golden aspens in the Colorado high country never fail to impress me. Their bright yellow leaves light up the mountainsides, signaling that fall has arrived. Beneath them, the once-green ferns have gone dormant, their soft brown fronds adding texture and contrast to the forest floor. To me this is the not so subtle reminder of the changing seasons, one fading out of color as another bursts with color.
Seen between Wildhaus/Toggenburg and Voralp/Grabs, Switzerland.
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