God's Throne

Moon rises behind the imposing massif of Monte Pelmo (3159 m) during a moody sunset. Dolomites, Italy 09/2018 Photo © copyright by Mika-Pekka Markkanen

Kingdom of Antelao

The view after a thick morning fog had dispersed revealed a beautiful valley with Mt. Antelao (3263m), "The King of Dolomites", poking out of the sea of clouds. Dolomites, Italy 09/2018 Photo © copyright by Mika-Pekka Markkanen

The Epic Walk

My good friend Vitali captured in a photogenic moment on our 2-week trek through the Dolomites. Dolomites, Italy 09/2018 Photo © copyright by Mika-Pekka Markkanen

Phenomenal Drop

Sunlight creates a spectacular Glory around the point of view of the camera while standing on the summit of Croda del Becco and the edge of a ~500m drop down. Dolomites, Italy 09/2018 Photo © copyright by Mika-Pekka Markkanen

Special Forest

Overlooking a forest with the peculiar Earth Pyramids in Northern Italy on a hazy morning. Boulders protect the moraine soil beneath it from erosive rain. Dolomites, Italy 09/2018 Photo © copyright by Mika-Pekka Markkanen

Test of Time

Overlooking the peculiar Earth Pyramids in Northern Italy on a hazy morning. Boulders protect the moraine soil beneath it from erosive rain. Dolomites, Italy 09/2018 Photo © copyright by Mika-Pekka Markkanen

Heaven and Earth

Rising morning fog reveals a tiny chapel and some distant mountains. Dolomites, Italy 09/2018 Photo © copyright by Mika-Pekka Markkanen

Autumn Tranquility

Peaceful mountain scene by a mirror calm lake on a cool clear autumn morning. Dolomites, Italy 09/2018 Photo © copyright by Mika-Pekka Markkanen

Jagged Playground

Two hikers dwarfed by the vast ragged mountain wilderness of the Dolomites. Dolomites, Italy 09/2018 Photo © copyright by Mika-Pekka Markkanen