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The Gorgeous Tatra Mountains of Poland

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The Gorgeous Tatra Mountains of Poland

Polish photographer, Karol Nienartowicz is a man inspired by mountains. For the last decade, he has been trekking the Tatra Mountains and capturing their striking allure in photos. This mountain adventurer-cum-photographer describes Poland’s highest mountain range as a “world of rock, alpine meadows and emerald green lakes”. 
You can see more of his striking photography on his Facebook page  or on 500px .
Five Lakes Valley
Polish Tatra
The Tatras is the highest range of the Carpathian Mountains and borders both Poland and Slovakia. The Polish section covers 175 square kilometers (68 sq. mi) of land.  
Morskie Oko Pond
Polish Tatra
This lake’s name means ‘eye of the sea’, from an old legend, which claims the lake was connected to the sea by an underground passage. This popular tourist spot used to be called Fish Lake due to its trout population. 
Temnosmrecinska Valley
Polish Tatra
 
Orla Perc a.k.a. Eagle Path, a via ferrata
Polish Tatra
This treacherous mountain path is only for experienced climbers and is the most difficult path in the entire Tatras range. 
Koscielec Summit
Polish Tatra
 
Valley Gasienicowa
The Tatras’ highest peak, Rysy, located south of Zakopane, is 2499m high (8200 ft). 
Western Tatras
Polish Tatra
 
Szpiglasowy Wierch, a vista point
Polish Tatra
 
Eagle Path
Polish Tatra
 
Black Pond
Polish Tatra
 
Polish Tatra
 
Five Lakes Valley
Polish Tatra

Western Tatras
Polish Tatra
Zakopane, a.k.a. the winter capital of Poland is a town well known for its winter sports and resorts. 
Valley Chocholowska
Polish Tatra
 
Mieguszowieckie Peaks
Polish Tatra
This summit near the Morskie Oko Lake has 3 peaks and each averages a 2400m height. 
The Priecne Sedlo Pass
Polish Tatra
 
Western Tatras
Polish Tatra
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