Hello from Poland!

in introduceyourself •  7 years ago 

Hello everyone! I'm Pete, I'm in my mid-20s and I'm from the region of Lower Silesia in the southwestern corner of Poland. I enjoy hiking in the mountains and taking pictures of the beautiful scenery. I am by no means a professional photographer, but nevertheless, I'd like to share some photos showcasing the beauty of my home region, as well as other places I have visited in Europe.

Here's a couple photos I took 2 years ago. The first one is Śnieżka (or Sněžka, as it is called in Czech). It is the highest peak of the Sudetes, a mountain range located on the border between Poland and Czechia. Its elevation of 1,603 m (5,259 ft) above sea level may not seem like a lot compared to Alpine peaks, but it has the chilly, windy climate of much higher mountains. The UFO-shaped building on top was finished in the 1970s and houses a restaurant and a weather station. It was highly controversial at first, but now, it is considered iconic and no one in the area could imagine the top of the mountain without it!

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The plateau surrounding the mountain looks like a snowy desert in the winter!

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That's it from me for now. Looking forward to becoming part of the community! Have a nice day, everyone.

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Hello @pete521 welcome to steemit

What a beautiful place, can't wait to see more photos! Welcome to steemit! Follow me @serenadanielle

Thanks for your welcome! More photos are definitely coming.

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Welcome aboard the SS Steemit!

Wonderful pictures! I should go hiking again :-)