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#LAlbours

L'Albours, Kisslowodzk, (i.e., Kislovodsk), Russia between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of architecture and other sites primarily in Poland, Russia, and the Ukraine

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2001697443/

The image is a colorized historical photograph depicting a breathtaking mountainous landscape. It features an imposing snow-capped peak in the background, suggesting it may be either early spring or late fall due to the partially bare and partly covered slopes with greenery visible on some areas of the foreground hills. The foreground consists of rugged terrain with prominent rocky outcrops and scattered boulders. Rolling grassy fields stretch towards the base where a large mountain looms in the distance, creating a dramatic contrast between lushness near ground level and stark cold at higher elevations.

The photograph is marked "L'Albours" indicating it may have been taken around Kisslovodsk or L'Albours area. The caption also mentions this photo was from Russia (Russia), possibly depicting the Caucasus Mountains, given its resemblance to Mount Elbrus which lies in that region. Notably absent are any human figures or man-made structures, which lends a timeless and untouched quality to the scenery captured here.

The overall composition is serene yet majestic, inviting viewers into this remote natural setting while offering insights into Russia's diverse topography during an era where color photography was emerging but not widely accessible for such detailed landscapes.

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