The image depicts Big Almaty Lake, situated within the Ile-Alatau National Park, south of Almaty, Kazakhstan

The image depicts Big Almaty Lake, situated within the Ile-Alatau National Park, south of Almaty, Kazakhstan. The scene is a mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky with scattered white cumulus clouds. In the foreground, a gravel path extends from the bottom of the frame, curving slightly to the right, along the lake's edge. Dry, straw-colored grasses and scattered rocks line the left side of this path. Three individuals are visible on the path, walking away from the camera. The leftmost person wears an orange/yellow long-sleeved top, dark pants, and a backpack, bending forward as if examining the ground or adjusting equipment. The central person wears a white long-sleeved shirt and dark pants. The rightmost person wears a red jacket and dark pants, carrying a red backpack. To the right of the path, a large bush with bright yellow autumnal foliage partially obscures the lake. The midground features the turquoise water of Big Almaty Lake, reflecting the blue sky. A dense forest of tall, dark green coniferous trees (pines or firs) lines the left bank of the lake, extending up a hillside where patches of yellow and orange deciduous foliage are visible. The background is dominated by rugged, imposing mountains with bare rock faces and some forested slopes. A prominent snow-capped peak is visible in the distance towards the center-left. The sunlight is bright, indicating a clear day.