Kazakhstan Kolsai Lake, Shoreline

The Kolsai Lake Area is a beautiful mountain getaway close to the city of Almaty.

If you are lucky and come early enough, there will be boats tied to the shorelines. Take them into the foreground as an object of interest to give the photo more depth.

You need to pay entrance at a military checkpoint which also includes the parking. Take cash with you, since card often doesn't work. Besides that, it is easy to access the lakes with a normal car.