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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
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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
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