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Monte Perdido covered in clouds
April 1, 2013

Monte Perdido, Spain

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The north face of Monte Perdido in the Spanish Pyrenees. The mountain was masked by the clouds for three days, revealing the glacier occasionally. It was really cold and there was a strong wind; the ambience was very impressive. It reminded me of the world of Tolkien. This place could have been the abode of some ancient gods or giant dragons.

(This photo and caption were submitted to Your Shot.)


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Photograph by Maxime Daviron, Your Shot
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