Photo of the Day

January 25, 2017

Guiding Light

Soft morning sunlight, which has managed to penetrate the thick mist over the Mont Blanc summit, serves as a guiding light for two climbers. The Mont Blanc massif straddles the border of France and Italy. At 15,771 feet, its summit is the highest peak in the Alps. This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at @natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo.com/yourshot for the latest submissions and news about the community.
Photograph by Eric Songbill Wong, National Geographic Your Shot

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