A rocky cliff edge in late afternoon light overlooks a deep valley where the river winds through bare and russet-toned trees. — Chuguyevsky District, Primorsky Krai · October 2009

Cliff Rim Above the Forest Valley

A rocky outcrop at the cliff edge of the Izvilinka River ridge catches the last warm light of the day. The forested valley below recedes through a canopy of russet and bare trees toward hazy mountain ridges.

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Nikon D30024mmf/81/40sISO 20023 October 2009

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