scenic view of the mountains and a forest surrounding the Medeu Skating Rink, located in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan

scenic view of the mountains and a forest surrounding the Medeu Skating Rink, located in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan. In the foreground, lush green trees and foliage dominate the lower portion of the frame, with the denser, dark green coniferous forest extending up the mountain slopes. A prominent feature visible on the mountainside is the long, steep staircase leading up to the Medeu dam, which is partially obscured by the trees. The mountain peaks rise in the background under a partly cloudy sky, with white cumulus clouds scattered against a blue backdrop. Power lines are visible traversing the upper right section of the image, suggesting the presence of infrastructure in the mountainous area. The scene depicts a natural landscape with a man-made structure integrated into the environment.