Delicately balanced on frozen pedestals, these stones form an enchanting display known as Baikal Zen. This natural phenomenon occurs on the icy expanse of Lake Baikal, the world’s deepest lake, where strong winds sculpt the ice beneath the stones over time, leaving them perched in serene harmony.
The effect is reminiscent of a zen garden, with its precise arrangements of rocks, raked sand, and quiet elegance, blending the tranquility of nature with artistic grace.
Lake Baikal, often celebrated for the treasures it holds beneath its surface, reveals another kind of wonder above. These sculptural ice formations, shaped by the interplay of wind and cold, transform the frozen lake into an open-air museum of nature’s art.
It’s a striking reminder of the lake’s mystique and the incredible forces at work in this remote and captivating part of the world.
Photos via Elena Vtorushina and Shutterstock.
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