Turquoise glacial lake with mountain peaks in Cordillera Blanca, Huaraz, Peru
A turquoise glacial lake reflects sunlight beneath rugged mountain peaks in the Cordillera Blanca range near Huaraz, Peru, captured during morning light in November 2016.
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High in the Peruvian Andes near Huaraz, glacial lakes display their signature turquoise hue created by suspended rock flour from ancient ice.
The Cordillera Blanca mountain range rises dramatically above these alpine waters, forming part of Huascarán National Park's protected landscape.
Morning sunlight illuminates the water's surface while mountain peaks stand silhouetted against the sky, showcasing one of Peru's most striking natural environments.
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