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Pontic Alps Collection

In the picturesque Pontic Alps of Anatolia, Turkey, a flowery hay meadow is being meticulously cut by hand

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Flowery hay meadow being cut by hand, Vaukdagi Pass, Karakavan Mountains, Pontic Mountains

Flowery hay meadow being cut by hand, Vaukdagi Pass, Karakavan Mountains, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Traditional hay barn in village, Yayla, above Barhal, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Traditional hay barn in village, Yayla, above Barhal, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: View of farmed landscape with vipers bugloss, near Cildir, near Aktas Golu, Pontic Mountains

View of farmed landscape with vipers bugloss, near Cildir, near Aktas Golu, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Elm-leaved Sumach (Rhus coriaria) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Elm-leaved Sumach (Rhus coriaria) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Wild Lily (Lilium kesselringii) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Wild Lily (Lilium kesselringii) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Armenian Cranesbill (Geranium psilostemon) and Giant Fleabane (Inula orientalis) flowering mass

Armenian Cranesbill (Geranium psilostemon) and Giant Fleabane (Inula orientalis) flowering mass, growing in high damp pasture (at 2500m), Kaskar Mountains, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: View of river valley and village, Yesilyurt, near Ispir, Upper Coruh Valley, Pontic Mountains

View of river valley and village, Yesilyurt, near Ispir, Upper Coruh Valley, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: View of mountain valley and grassland, Ovitdagi Pass, Kaskar Mountains, Pontic Mountains

View of mountain valley and grassland, Ovitdagi Pass, Kaskar Mountains, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Cross Gentian (Gentiana cruciata) flowering, with Mountain Alcon Blue Butterfly (Maculinea rebeli)

Cross Gentian (Gentiana cruciata) flowering, with Mountain Alcon Blue Butterfly (Maculinea rebeli) eggs on leaves, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Juniper Dwarf Mistletoe (Arceuthobium oxycedri) hemiparasite on juniper, Pontic Mountains

Juniper Dwarf Mistletoe (Arceuthobium oxycedri) hemiparasite on juniper, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Caucasian Spruce (Picea orientalis) degraded montane forest, heavily overgrazed, at 2000m

Caucasian Spruce (Picea orientalis) degraded montane forest, heavily overgrazed, at 2000m, Cam Pass, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas) close-up of ripe fruit, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas) close-up of ripe fruit, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Anatolian Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza osmanica) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Anatolian Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza osmanica) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Milky Bellflower (Campanula lactiflora) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Milky Bellflower (Campanula lactiflora) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Low Cornflower (Centaurea depressa) flowering mass, dominating uncultivated field, near Erzurum

Low Cornflower (Centaurea depressa) flowering mass, dominating uncultivated field, near Erzurum, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Birch-leaved Bellflower (Campanula betulifolia) flowering, growing on rocks, Coruh Valley

Birch-leaved Bellflower (Campanula betulifolia) flowering, growing on rocks, Coruh Valley, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Wild Gladiolus (Gladiolus kotschyanus) flowering, growing in marshland, near Cildir

Wild Gladiolus (Gladiolus kotschyanus) flowering, growing in marshland, near Cildir, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Georgian Mullein (Verbascum georgicum) flowering, dominating flowery grassland, near Aktas Golu

Georgian Mullein (Verbascum georgicum) flowering, dominating flowery grassland, near Aktas Golu, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Iranian Sage (Salvia staminea) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Iranian Sage (Salvia staminea) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Large-flowered Horned Poppy (Glaucium grandiflorum) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey

Large-flowered Horned Poppy (Glaucium grandiflorum) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Dragon Head (Lallemantia canescens) flowering, at 3000m, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Dragon Head (Lallemantia canescens) flowering, at 3000m, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Wild Gladiolus (Gladiolus kotschyanus) flowering mass, growing in marshland habitat, near Cildir

Wild Gladiolus (Gladiolus kotschyanus) flowering mass, growing in marshland habitat, near Cildir, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Round-leaved Oregano (Origanum rotundifolium) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Round-leaved Oregano (Origanum rotundifolium) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Vavilovia (Vavilovia formosa) flowering, at 3000m, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Vavilovia (Vavilovia formosa) flowering, at 3000m, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Blue Argus (Aricia anteros) adult female, basking on rock, at 2800m, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia

Blue Argus (Aricia anteros) adult female, basking on rock, at 2800m, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Pontic Blue (Polyommatus coelestina) adult, and Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) adult

Pontic Blue (Polyommatus coelestina) adult, and Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) adult, mud-puddling, drinking minerals from damp ground, Yaylalar Valley, Kaskar Mountains, Pontic Mountains

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Scotch Argus (Erebia aethiops) adult, basking on leaf, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Scotch Argus (Erebia aethiops) adult, basking on leaf, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Zephyr Blue (Plebejus pylaon) adult male, slightly faded, mud-puddling

Zephyr Blue (Plebejus pylaon) adult male, slightly faded, mud-puddling, drinking minerals from damp ground, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Domestic Cattle, herd grazing in high pastures (Yaylasi), Yaylalar Valley, Kaskar Mountains

Domestic Cattle, herd grazing in high pastures (Yaylasi), Yaylalar Valley, Kaskar Mountains, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Adjacent fields showing cultivated monoculture and flowery fallow field for comparison

Adjacent fields showing cultivated monoculture and flowery fallow field for comparison, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Cattle farming, herd grazing beside river on dry steppe grassland, east of Erzurum

Cattle farming, herd grazing beside river on dry steppe grassland, east of Erzurum, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Shining Primula (Primula amoena) flowering, Ovitdagi Pass, Kaskar Mountains, Pontic Mountains

Shining Primula (Primula amoena) flowering, Ovitdagi Pass, Kaskar Mountains, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Turkish Goldenring (Cordulegaster picta) adult, resting on twig, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia

Turkish Goldenring (Cordulegaster picta) adult, resting on twig, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Tea (Camellia sinensis) crop, plantation on steep slope, Firtina Valley, Pontic Mountains

Tea (Camellia sinensis) crop, plantation on steep slope, Firtina Valley, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Euxine-Colchic mixed deciduous and coniferous forest habitat, Firtina Valley, Pontic Mountains

Euxine-Colchic mixed deciduous and coniferous forest habitat, Firtina Valley, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Caucasian Cranesbill (Geranium ibericum) flowering, growing on high grazing pasture, Anzar Yayla

Caucasian Cranesbill (Geranium ibericum) flowering, growing on high grazing pasture, Anzar Yayla, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Yellow Crown-vetch (Coronilla orientalis) flowering (at 2700m), Ovit Pass, Pontic Mountains

Yellow Crown-vetch (Coronilla orientalis) flowering (at 2700m), Ovit Pass, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Alpine Thistle (Cirsium simplex) flowering (at 2500m), Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Alpine Thistle (Cirsium simplex) flowering (at 2500m), Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Blue Perennial Cornflower (Centaurea nigrifimbriata) close-up of flower, Pontic Mountains

Blue Perennial Cornflower (Centaurea nigrifimbriata) close-up of flower, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Yellow Lousewort (Pedicularis condensata) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Yellow Lousewort (Pedicularis condensata) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Wetland Speedwell (Veronica oxycarpa) flowering, Kaskar Mountains, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia

Wetland Speedwell (Veronica oxycarpa) flowering, Kaskar Mountains, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Panonnic Clover (Trifolium panonnicum) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Panonnic Clover (Trifolium panonnicum) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Pontic Willowherb (Epilobium ponticum) flowering, growing in stream (at 2500m), Pontic Mountains

Pontic Willowherb (Epilobium ponticum) flowering, growing in stream (at 2500m), Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Fringed Campion (Silene multifida) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Fringed Campion (Silene multifida) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Celandine Saxifrage (Saxifraga cymbalaria) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Celandine Saxifrage (Saxifraga cymbalaria) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Caucasian Valerian (Valeriana alliarifolia) flowering, growing on high grazing pasture

Caucasian Valerian (Valeriana alliarifolia) flowering, growing on high grazing pasture, Anzar Yayla, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum pilosum) flowering, growing on rocks in riverside habitat

Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum pilosum) flowering, growing on rocks in riverside habitat, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imagePontic Alps Collection: Speedwell (Veronica bozakmanii) flowering, growing in damp ground beside stream (at 2000m)

Speedwell (Veronica bozakmanii) flowering, growing in damp ground beside stream (at 2000m), Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July



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In the picturesque Pontic Alps of Anatolia, Turkey, a flowery hay meadow is being meticulously cut by hand. The Vaukdagi Pass in the Karakavan Mountains offers breathtaking views of this stunning landscape. As you traverse through the Pontic Mountains, you'll encounter traditional hay barns nestled in villages like Yayla above Barhal. The farmed landscape near Cildir showcases vibrant vipers bugloss, adding bursts of color to the scenery. Elm-leaved Sumach flowers gracefully adorn the mountainside while Wild Lily blooms proudly amidst its surroundings. Nature's masterpiece continues with an enchanting display of Armenian Cranesbill and Giant Fleabane flowering en masse. The river valley and village of Yesilyurt near Ispir provide a captivating view that will leave you awe-inspired. As you venture further into the mountain valleys and grasslands via Ovitdagi Pass in Kaskar Mountains, Cross Gentian steals your attention with its delicate blossoms adorned with Mountain Alcon Blue Butterfly eggs on their leaves. Juniper Dwarf Mistletoe thrives as a hemiparasite on juniper trees, showcasing nature's intricate relationships even at higher altitudes. Scotch Argus butterflies can be spotted basking on leaves along your journey through these majestic mountains. Finally, Wetland Speedwell adds its touch of beauty to the Kaskar Mountains' wetlands during July. With every step taken in this remarkable region, it becomes clear why They can truly a natural wonder worth exploring and cherishing for their unparalleled biodiversity and scenic splendor.