Kalsoy is a narrow, mountainous island in the northern Faroe Islands, known for its steep eastern cliffs, deep valleys, and small settlements along the western side. The island is reached by ferry from Klaksvík, and its road passes through several short tunnels as it connects the villages of Húsar, Mikladalur, and Trøllanes. Much of Kalsoy remains open pasture and rugged mountain terrain, with the sea visible from almost every part of the island.
The Exumas are located in the middle of The Bahamas, yet remain mostly undisturbed. A collection of some 365 cays and islands stretching over 120 miles, The Exumas are supported at the far southern tip of the chain by two main islands, Great Exuma and Little Exuma.
Moraine Lake is a glacial lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, surrounded by the peaks of the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Its turquoise water is fed by glacial meltwater, while dense coniferous forest covers the lower slopes around the shoreline. The lake sits in a high mountain basin reached by a winding road from the Lake Louise area. Its setting within the Canadian Rockies places it among alpine landscapes of steep peaks, glaciers, rock faces, and mountain valleys.
Hisor is a historic city in western Tajikistan, located about 30 kilometers west of Dushanbe in the fertile Hisor Valley. The city lies between mountain ranges and is surrounded by agricultural land, rivers, orchards, and settlements that give the valley a distinctly rural character.