The Seven Rila Lakes are a group of lakes of glacial origin located in northwestern Rila. They are arranged in a stepped pattern between 2,095 and 2,535 m above sea level and occupy depressions on the mountain slope, with the individual lakes connected by small streams. When water flows through these streams, small springs and waterfalls are formed.
The name of each of the Seven Rila Lakes reflects a feature of the respective lake. The lake located at the highest altitude is named The Tear because of the transparency of its waters. The next highest is the Eye (also called the Heart), which is approximately oval in shape. The Eye is the deepest cirque lake in Bulgaria, with a depth of 37.5 m. The Kidney is the lake with the steepest banks in the entire group. The fourth lake is Bliznaka; it is the largest of the seven by area. Lake Trilistnika is irregular in shape and has low shores. The shallowest is Ribnoto Lake, which is pictured.
The shot was taken in early spring, just after the ice melted, when nature began to bloom. That morning, small clouds floated along the ridge above the iconic Haramiyata Peak, reaching 2,465 m. The moment the sun appeared above the horizon, those same clouds instantly turned pink, giving the landscape a unique and unforgettable look.
