Gwillim Lakes, with Gregorio Peak in the distance. Valhalla Provincial Park, West Kootenays British Columbia Canada #80912

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Dramatic sunrise sky over Paulina Lake and Cascade Range is seen from the Paulina Peak overlook. Newberry National Volcanic Monument, Oregon #84085

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