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The central group of the Azores captured from southern coast of São Jorge round about 140 m above sea level in the Bay of Arraia. The foreground shows the typical grazing areas of the Azores, separated by walls made of lava rocks. The background boasts the island of Pico. The stratovolcano, which gave the name for the whole island, is with 2,351 m the highest mountain of Portugal. The sea between São Jorge and Pico is approximately 20 km broad.

Die Zentralgruppe der Azoren aufgenommen auf der Südseite von São Jorge, etwa 140 Höhenmeter oberhalb der Bucht von Arraia. Der Vordergrund zeigt die für die Azoren typischen Weideflächen, die durch Mauern aus Lavastein getrennt sind. Im Hintergrund liegt die Insel Pico mit dem 2.351 m hohem Stratovulkan, dem höchsten Berg Portugals, welcher der Insel den Namen gibt. Das Meer ist zwischen São Jorge und Pico etwa 20 km breit. Photograph by die-leuchtturms die-leuchtturms. NOTE FROM THIS WEBSITE: This photograph is from 500PX unless otherwise stated. The photograph/image is transmitted via IFTT and all mandatory fields have been completed and inserted, on best effort basis, including username and description of the photograph/image as per the information supplied when the photograph/image was downloaded through 500PX and as required by IFTT. This photograph/picture is used here for non-commercial purposes only. We respect the work of photographers and we are glad to promote their work on this site absolutely free. If you are a photographer or an artist or a writer, and if you like us to help you promote your work, please write to us at nordaminv@gmail.com and write “Photography/Art” in the subject line. We are happy to discuss how we can help you through our social media channels and marketing experience to get more exposure for your work. We reserve the right to reject any photographs or artwork which we feel it is inappropriate.

Arctic Sea Smoke billows around the Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse in South Portland. Sub-zero temperatures are rare anywhere, but we are lucky to have a few days of wicked cold weather here in Maine to create these very dramatic conditions. Photograph by BenjaminMWilliamson BenjaminMWilliamson. NOTE FROM THIS WEBSITE: This photograph is from 500PX unless otherwise stated. The photograph/image is transmitted via IFTT and all mandatory fields have been completed and inserted, on best effort basis, including username and description of the photograph/image as per the information supplied when the photograph/image was downloaded through 500PX and as required by IFTT. This photograph/picture is used here for non-commercial purposes only. We respect the work of photographers and we are glad to promote their work on this site absolutely free. If you are a photographer or an artist or a writer, and if you like us to help you promote your work, please write to us at nordaminv@gmail.com and write “Photography/Art” in the subject line. We are happy to discuss how we can help you through our social media channels and marketing experience to get more exposure for your work. We reserve the right to reject any photographs or artwork which we feel it is inappropriate.

I have tried to avoid photographing this peak lately as I already have a few images that I am quite happy with from here. However, I know I will keep coming back, because this peak just sucks you in. There is no escaping it. It is almost mind boggling that such a feature exists in this landscape of extremes. I went to this location with a completely different mindset, one where I would refrain from choosing to photograph my favorite peak. It was just there, like that little devil on your shoulder saying “hey, you know you want to”. When I scrambled up to this small podium like hill I was stunned to see this beautiful panorama of the desert (think of the last two images). At the top of this small space was this tiny barrel cactus, staring right at the peak. It was like it was supposed to happen. It also didn’t hurt that there were some clouds in the sky and they were starting to catch the last light of day. So there I was, photographing the peak which has been such a special place for me the last few years. I KNOW I will be back in a couple months, and perhaps even sooner for more exploration of this area. Five image focus stack. Thanks for looking! Photograph by Pcoskun Pcoskun. NOTE FROM THIS WEBSITE: This photograph is from 500PX unless otherwise stated. The photograph/image is transmitted via IFTT and all mandatory fields have been completed and inserted, on best effort basis, including username and description of the photograph/image as per the information supplied when the photograph/image was downloaded through 500PX and as required by IFTT. This photograph/picture is used here for non-commercial purposes only. We respect the work of photographers and we are glad to promote their work on this site absolutely free. If you are a photographer or an artist or a writer, and if you like us to help you promote your work, please write to us at nordaminv@gmail.com and write “Photography/Art” in the subject line. We are happy to discuss how we can help you through our social media channels and marketing experience to get more exposure for your work. We reserve the right to reject any photographs or artwork which we feel it is inappropriate.