Nestled among the hills of southwestern Uganda is Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa's most picturesque lakes. Its name means "place of many small birds", and anyone standing here in the early morning or at sunset will immediately understand why. Mist gently drifts over the water, birds sing above the islands, and the light constantly changes colour - from cool blue to warm orange and soft purple.
This deep, peaceful lake with its more than 20 islands breathes tranquillity. Canoes glide silently across the water, and in the distance, hills reflect in the smooth surface. It is a place where time seems to slow down and where nature and silence reign supreme.
This photo collection captures the different moods of Lake Bunyonyi: the serene mornings full of mist, the golden sunsets and the contrasting landscapes of water and hills. An ode to the natural harmony of one of Uganda's most enchanting places - a true paradise for travellers, nature lovers and photographers.
                                
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Scotland - River through Scottish LandscapeRick Massar Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar
Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar Madagascar - Sunrise in Zafimaniry villageRick Massar
Madagascar - Sunrise in Zafimaniry villageRick Massar Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar
Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar
Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar
Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar
Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar
Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar
Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar Thick-billed Euphonia - A colourful singer from the rainforestRick Massar
Thick-billed Euphonia - A colourful singer from the rainforestRick Massar Gorillas of Mgahinga - Face to face with the giants of the forestRick Massar
Gorillas of Mgahinga - Face to face with the giants of the forestRick Massar Eye contact in the jungle - The magic of MgahingaRick Massar
Eye contact in the jungle - The magic of MgahingaRick Massar Between bamboo and fog - The life of the golden monkeyRick Massar
Between bamboo and fog - The life of the golden monkeyRick Massar Golden movement - Playful residents of Mgahinga National ParkRick Massar
Golden movement - Playful residents of Mgahinga National ParkRick Massar Between sunlight and leaves - The enchantment of the golden monkeyRick Massar
Between sunlight and leaves - The enchantment of the golden monkeyRick Massar Colour and life - The magical world of Mgahinga's monkeysRick Massar
Colour and life - The magical world of Mgahinga's monkeysRick Massar The jewel bird of the savannah - Warbler in his elementRick Massar
The jewel bird of the savannah - Warbler in his elementRick Massar Between dust and grass - Uganda's gentle giantsRick Massar
Between dust and grass - Uganda's gentle giantsRick Massar Majestic steps - Elephants in the golden lightRick Massar
Majestic steps - Elephants in the golden lightRick Massar Sunset over Kidepo - The breath of the mountainsRick Massar
Sunset over Kidepo - The breath of the mountainsRick Massar