Tre Cime di Lavaredo peaks,Dolomites. These peaks are part of the Sexten Dolomites,South Tyrol,Italy. The name translates as 'Three Peaks' (of Lavaredo),known in German as the Drei Zinnen (three merlons). This view looks north-east at the southern faces,with only two of the three peaks visible. From left to right,these are: Cima Ovest (western peak,2973 metres) and the Cima Grande (big peak,2999 metres). The Dolomites are a mountain range in north-eastern Italy,forming part of the Southern Limestone Alps. In the foreground are autumn-coloured larches. Photographed in October from Lake Antorno,at an elevation of 1866 metres |