The Dolomites

This image captures the location so well. It really feels like the Rifugio is very remote and right in the middle of in the mountains.

The composition is not one I have seen before, the light is subtle but alluring and the animals compliment the landscape nicely.

What a place to spend the night, great shot and in the top 3!

This is one of the few entries shot in Winter and from high in the mountains.

The photographer's endeavour to get to a high vantage point is rewarded with a great view of a cloud inversion and this scene with the lone figure in the mountains

Agree with the entrant that it show how capable modern smartphones are. Cracking shot

Some of the most beautiful lakes in the world are in the Italian Dolomites, I am not familiar with this particular lake but this shot really caught my eye.

The combination of soft light, low clouds and reflections coupled with a sprinkling of snow make this a very captivating image.

Lago Di Braies is one of the most famous photo spots in the Dolomites and it is easy to see why when you look at this shot.

It looks like such a still and peaceful day, the use of the boats to draw the viewer into the image is excellent and lead to the reflection in the turquoise water and hint of colour in the sky.

Marvellous image

Picking a winner out of such a fabulous selection was very difficult but eventually I settled on this shot from the Cinque Torri..

The thing that really caught my eye about this one was the fact the light is concentrated on the face of the Cinque Torri and I felt this drew the viewer to the focal point so well.

I have to admit that it also helped that when I went here last year, it was pouring with rain and I couldn't even see the towers!

Congratulations, beautiful shot