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A view of Matterhorn in the swiss alps

As I hiked up the slopes of the swiss alps in the early morning, the clouds and fog formed a thick blockage of the landscape scenery. The objective was to reach the lake with a view of the Matterhorn mountain. When I arrived the whole mountain was completely invisible due to the dense clouds. I patiently waited and low and behold the mountain slowly reappeared with a unique form of clouds surrounding it. The result of the journey was a beautiful photo of Stellisee lake with a reflection of Matterhorn.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2023
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Zermatt, Switzerland
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Copyright: © Jonathan Dakin