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mist over Mount Bromo in East Java, Indonesia
October 23, 2014

Morning Java

Photographer Achmad Sumawijaya waited three hours to capture this picture of Mount Bromo (in foreground) and Mount Semeru (in background) on a misty morning in East Java, Indonesia. Some Indonesians believe that the volcanoes are portals to a subterranean world.

This photo was submitted to the 2014 National Geographic Photo Contest. Enter your best shot by October 31 for a chance to win.


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Photograph by Achmad Sumawijaya

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