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.
                                
 Grand Canyon at sunriseRick Massar
Grand Canyon at sunriseRick Massar Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar
Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar Madagascar - Zafimaniry villageRick Massar
Madagascar - Zafimaniry villageRick Massar Madagascar - Local people for wood carvingsRick Massar
Madagascar - Local people for wood carvingsRick Massar Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar
Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar View of the Arenal Volcano – The Icon of Costa RicaRick Massar
View of the Arenal Volcano – The Icon of Costa RicaRick Massar Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar
Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar Jesus Christ Lizard – The Basilisk of Costa RicaRick Massar
Jesus Christ Lizard – The Basilisk of Costa RicaRick Massar Sunset Over the Beach in Drake Bay – Magic by the OceanRick Massar
Sunset Over the Beach in Drake Bay – Magic by the OceanRick Massar Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar
Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar
Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar
Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar Mgahinga's hidden gems - The rare golden monkeysRick Massar
Mgahinga's hidden gems - The rare golden monkeysRick Massar Dawn over the lake - Dew, mist and silenceRick Massar
Dawn over the lake - Dew, mist and silenceRick Massar Lake Bunyonyi - Silence between the hillsRick Massar
Lake Bunyonyi - Silence between the hillsRick Massar Islands in the mist - Poetic moments by the lakeRick Massar
Islands in the mist - Poetic moments by the lakeRick Massar Timeless rhythm - Elephants on the plains of UgandaRick Massar
Timeless rhythm - Elephants on the plains of UgandaRick Massar The last glow - Kidepo on fire and restRick Massar
The last glow - Kidepo on fire and restRick Massar Kidepo's symbol - The kob in its natural richnessRick Massar
Kidepo's symbol - The kob in its natural richnessRick Massar Primal balance - Crocodile in its natural richnessRick Massar
Primal balance - Crocodile in its natural richnessRick Massar