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a house in the middle of Drina River near the town of Bajina Basta, Serbia
August 2, 2012
River House, Serbia
This Month in Photo of the Day: Your Photos A house in the middle of the Drina River near the town of Bajina Basta, Serbia (This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.) What Makes This a Photo of the Day? The long exposure and autumn colors make for a beautiful scene, but, of course, it’s the house that captures my imagination. I want to know more about this dwelling with the little red kayak: Does someone live there, ferrying provisions from the shore? —Alexa Keefe, Photo of the Day editor Get tips on photographing landscapes » See more pictures of waterscapes »
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