Hallstatt Village, Austrian Alps

Overlooking the placid Hallstätter See lake in Austria's Dachstein Mountains, this picturesque village is embraced by towering alpine peaks. Traditional Alpine buildings with steep roofs cluster tightly along the shore, punctuated by a Gothic church spire piercing the skyline. Autumn colors paint the trees lining the water's edge as sunlight filters through clouds, casting ethereal light across the scene.