Our nature is always a powerful source of inspiration for those who love and appreciate, contemplate it in all its innumerable manifestations. Nature always excites and attracts the attention of photographers, thanks to its spectacular views and endless beauty. Elements such as the sea and mountains awaken a storm of emotions in a person, bewitching and making you think about a lot. The harsh beauty of the mountains, the clear lines of the rocks against the blue background of the sky, bottomless and endless, like a great ocean, along which bizarre clouds float slowly, like magic ships that spread their snow-white and light sails on an endless and unknown path - this majestic beauty invites a person to think about eternity.

Mountains are one of the most breathtaking places on Earth. Mountains are usually called the part of the earth's land, which rises above the plain. Mountains are not alike, they differ in size and surface. Some mountains are huge, massive, several kilometers high. Others are calmer, they are low and even. And even their height can be only 300 meters above the surrounding area. Mountains are often isolated peaks. But usually they are combined into formations called mountain ranges. Such mountain ranges can include hundreds or even thousands of individual peaks. The most high mountain on the ground, it is Everest, 8848 meters high, located on the border of Nepal and China.

People have been photographing their grief ever since it became possible to photograph their expeditions. For quite some time, photographers have been photographing mountains to visually showcase their expeditions. Shooting mountains is a good opportunity to capture beautiful landscapes. In addition to their extraordinary beauty, the mountains have always given the opportunity to conduct a lot of interesting outdoor activities such as mountain climbing, ski snowboard and skiing.

Traveling in the mountains, you can take breathtaking pictures of mountain landscapes that will attract and inspire. You can verify this for yourself by looking at pictures of mountain landscapes below.

Mountain height

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cape mountains

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Mont Blanc

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yellow mountains

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Mount Rainier

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Mount Orliakas

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Green velvet

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Cervino

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Composition-description of the lake " Mountain Lake»

The lake in the mountains is simply beautiful, there is no other word for it. It looks like a pearl or a precious stone - sapphire. The lake lies as if in a bowl, surrounded on all sides by mountain ranges. Under the rays of the sun, the lake becomes bright blue or bright blue. It all depends on what angle you look at it from.

But the water in the mountain lake is not actually blue, it is all an optical illusion. It has the purest, most transparent water! You won't find this anywhere on earth. You can not be afraid to drink this water, because it is really healing.

Mountain lake full of secrets. For example, if you decide to swim in it, then expect a surprise. The lake looks shallow. The bottom seems so close, even the smallest pebbles are clearly visible. But this is all an illusion, because the mountain lakes are very deep. It's just that the water is so clear that you can't see the depths of the lake! At the very shore, you can already plump headlong into the water. A little further away, the depth can reach ten meters.

The mountain lake beckons travelers to swim, but the water is icy! It is fed by underground springs that are born high in the mountains. And from the lake itself a turbulent stream flows out, which turns into a mountain river and flows down into the valley.

A beautiful lake when spring comes in the mountains. The slopes are covered with green grass and lots of flowers! And in the midst of this riot of nature on the icy lake, small snow-white icebergs, pieces of snow and ice left over from harsh winter in the mountains.

Happy are the people who have seen mountains in their lives. Nature has created mountains - giants protruding to the surface. But mountains are not always visible to our eyes. Mountain ranges stretched along the bottom of the oceans. Some peaks of mountain ranges protrude from the water, forming islands. Others, terrestrial, have put huge ice caps on themselves and never take them off.

Mountains have always amazed people with their majesty, inaccessibility, some special beauty. What could be better than mountains? Only mountains. Mountains form where the earth is unsettled, scientists say, in tectonically active areas. There are lonely mountains, there are mountain groups, mountain belts.

The best architect in the world is nature itself. It is she who is working on the creation of beauty, including the mountain. Nature acts not only as an architect, architect, sculptor, but also as a decorator, illuminator. The lighting effects that are observed in the mountains leave no one indifferent. Due to the different geological composition Mountain peaks change their color under the rays of the rising and setting sun.

Where is the sun hiding? Maybe in the mountains? Maybe it is these giants that reliably protect the sun when it is resting?

The oldest mountains on earth are several hundred million years old. Once upon a time they were subjected to severe destruction, serious passions boiled. But centuries passed, the internal movements in them ceased long ago. The Ural mountains can serve as examples of old mountains. They consist of short, elongated ridges, massifs and ridges. It seems that the mountains of the Urals were created by a sorcerer from an old fairy tale. Rather, the sorceress is the Mistress of the Copper Mountain. In any case, she, most likely, also had a hand in creating the amazing mountains of the Urals.

Young mountains, as a rule, are not older than 50 million years. Young mountains grow, mature. This is accompanied by earthquakes, volcanic activity. Alps, Himalayas, Caucasian mountains- young, they have to grow up.

The most attractive near the mountain is the peak. That's what climbers are looking for. Standing at the top, you feel absolutely happy. The whole world is at your feet, and you yourself are much closer to the sun and stars. What are the tops of mountains? Spiked, rounded, arcuate, plateau-shaped.

"Mountain peaks sleep in the darkness of the night..."

Writers, poets, artists spared no colors to describe the beauty of the mountains. Mountains gave them strength, inspiration, beauty. Near the mountains it is impossible to remain indifferent. Mountains stir the soul, make you think about the universe.

Everything that has to do with mountains beautiful names- mountain ridge, mountain range, Mountain pass. The mountains themselves are beautiful. Solid rocky walls, solemn towers, hanging cornices, carved with cracks mountain ranges- this variety of configurations pleases the eye.

Nature on our planet is amazing and diverse, it has a lot of unusual places not at all similar to each other. Spectacular places surround us everywhere, green meadows and fields, enchanting and majestic mountains and fascinating landscapes of the mirror surfaces of the seas and lakes. Particularly beautiful are the places around the most beautiful lakes in the world. Lakes are a special, amazing beauty of nature. Formed in a natural way, the reservoirs form a special magical and attractive world around the seed, reflecting it in the mirror surface of their waters, expanding the space and captivating everyone who touches this beauty.

Lakes may be small or occupy large spaces, but certainly each of them has its own charm and its own world. All lakes carry their own beauty and charm. Let's take a look at the 10 most beautiful lakes in the world that everyone needs to see and touch. mysterious world. In fact, all these lakes have long been extremely popular among tourists, especially those who love eco-tourism and unity with nature.

1. Lake Tahoe (United States of America)

This is big lake located in the Sierra Nevada mountains in the United States. Lake Tahoe is a freshwater lake surrounded by mountain ranges known as one of the most beautiful tourist destinations not only in Nevada and California, but also far beyond America. The lake is famous for its crystal clear and clear water and amazing mountain scenery, majestically guarded by mountain ranges located around the lake. There are also many here beautiful hotels for tourists.

Photo: Lake Tahoe (United States of America)

2. Shangrila Lake (Pakistan)

Shangrila Lake, or Lake Lower Kachura, is part of the Shangrila Resort, and is located in Skardu, Pakistan. Although Pakistan is considered by many to be a developing country, it is endowed with great natural beauty. This is a great tourist destination. Particularly well suited for holding honeymoon. All visitors to the lake get the impression of being in a fairy-tale reality, and all thanks to the amazing natural beauty. The lake has scenic view and its unique and charming atmosphere.

3. Lake of five flowers (China)

Five Flower Lake is located in Jiuzhaigou Valley, China. This is a very beautiful and attractive lake. Thanks to the amazing color of the water and the impeccable beauty, this lake rightfully belongs to one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. The color of the water surface of the lake itself is a combination of its algae and limestone bottom. This lake is also called Wuhua Hai. The immaculate purity of the water of the lake is the dignity of Jiuzhaigon - the national park of China. This mesmerizing and shallow lake radiates various turquoise colors, and its bottom is littered with the trunks of fallen old trees. The reflection of autumn foliage in the waters of this lake is especially beautiful, and this is a truly breathtaking manifestation of nature. The popular Pearl Falls, 28 meters high and 310 meters wide, originate here.

4 Peyto Lake (Canada)

Peyto Lake with turquoise water is the most famous in Canada. Peyto is very beautiful lake. It is located in Banff National Park, in the beautiful Canadian Rockies. This beautiful lake is known all over the world for its breathtaking beauty and special color that slowly changes with the seasons. Peyto Lake is located at an altitude of 1860 m above sea level, stretching for 2.8 kilometers in length and 800 meters in width. An incredible color that delights many tourists is given to the lake by specific mountain glacial flour, which arrives here from the glaciers that feed the amazing reservoir, and turns the water into thick turquoise. The popularity of the lake also brought unusual shape resembling the head of a wolf. Peyto is surrounded by magnificent mountains and beautiful forests. Amazing landscapes fascinate with the beauty of any of the visitors.

5. Lake Baikal (Russia)

Lake Baikal is located in the southern part Eastern Siberia. Lake tectonic origin. This is one of the largest lakes in the world, the brightest and oldest freshwater lakes. The bottom of Lake Baikal is 1167 meters below the level of the World Ocean. The lake is in seventh place in the world in terms of surface area, which is almost 32 thousand square kilometers. UNESCO declared it world heritage in 1996, in terms of fresh water reserves and unique nature surrounding coasts. Baikal water is unique and amazing, like Baikal itself. It is unusually transparent, pure and saturated with oxygen. The huge mass of water contained in Baikal and its mountainous environment create an extraordinary microclimate.

6. Pink Lake Hillier (Australia)

A lake of pink color, so bright that its color matches the color of children's chewing gums, bordered by banks of white sand and surrounded by the dense greenery of the eucalyptus forest, it all captivates anyone who visits Lake Hillier. All the beauty and unusualness of the lake opens from a bird's eye view, despite the fact that the lake is shallow and its length is about 600 m and its width is 250 m. Despite the pink color of the water, it is not dangerous and it is quite possible to swim in it, though the water here it is so salty that it exceeds the salt content in comparison with the ocean several times. The pink color of the water is attributed to microscopic algae - Dunaliella brackish, although the nature of the color has not been fully studied. Bacteria and microorganisms can also color the water, changing the color of the water depending on the season.

Photo: Pink Lake Hillier (Australia)

7. Cave Lake Yucatan (Mexico)

The cave lake of Yucatan is amazing lake. It is located on the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. This lake has no similar lake in the whole world due to its stunning and captivating beauty. The place where this beautiful lake is located is considered a paradise for adventurers. This lake is already many millions of years old, and the cave surrounding it is considered the most beautiful and is completely composed of limestone. Numerous myths about this place and its mysterious nature make it the most attractive tourist destination. The territory of the Yucatan Peninsula in southern Mexico is a protected area where there are no large factories and agriculture.

Photo: Cave Lake Yucatan (Mexico)

8. Lake Melissani (Greece)

Lake Melissani is located in Greece, an amazing and beautiful country known for its hospitality, impeccable waters and numerous sandy beaches. In the very center of the Melissani cave there is an amazingly beautiful underground lake, whose age reaches 20 thousand years. Its crystal clear turquoise waters framed by emerald thickets create a truly fabulous atmosphere here. The lake is a mixture of sea and fresh water. Sunlight penetrates through the dome of the cave and, depending on the movement of the sun across the sky, the water in the lake changes its color from turquoise, green, to piercing blue and even black. The dome of the cave was destroyed due to an earthquake and now sunlight penetrates inside, illuminating the walls of the cave and the waters of the lake, penetrating to the very bottom. The water here is so clear that even at a depth of 14 meters you can see the bottom of the lake.

9. Plitvice Lakes (Croatia)

These lakes are located in the largest national park Croatia, and are one of the main tourist destinations in the country. Plitvice Lakes is a combination of nature and human activities. Plitvice lakes - national park is a dynamic system of 16 lakes connected by 92 waterfalls. All sixteen lakes are connected to each other. The combination of all the lakes combines them into one lake. And this beautiful lake is famous for its unique color variations. Color shades range from gray to blue and green to azure. The color change depends on the amount of minerals in the water, the angle of the sunlight, and the organisms living in the water. Rainbows can be seen on the lake several times a day. This is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, and the nature around looks incredibly fabulous. To a large extent, the beauty of nature is emphasized by the lighting system. total area lakes is about 2 sq. km, and the entire National Park extends over an area of ​​200 sq. km.

10. Lake Gali Ratti (Kashmir)

Gali Ratti Lake is located in Neelum District, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. This is a high mountain glacial lake. It is located at an altitude of 12,130 feet. Lake Gali Ratti is fed by the surrounding glacial waters flowing down from the surrounding mountains. This is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, which can be highlighted in the list of the most beautiful lakes in the world.

Photo: Lake Gali Ratti (Kashmir)