Astana, the strange new capital city of Kazakhstan, still under construction, though this part seen here is complete. The big tower is the Bayterek Monument, which you can go inside to see the view from the top (a future upload), behind is the blue domed presidential palace (Ak Orda), framed by toilet brush holder shaped golden towers.

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View of Ile-Alatau peaks from Talgar pass, the big peak at right is Pik Komsomola (4330m.) with glaciers. It took a lot of effort to get there from Chimbulak ski resort base camp, the path is near vertical up ski slopes, though in July and August a ski lift operates to the 3000m. pass.

The James Bond film "The World is Not Enough" was I believe filmed in this area. The tags have a few memorable lines from the movie.

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The main mosque in Almaty, Kazakhstan at sunset after a rainy day.

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The main mosque in Almaty, Kazakhstan at sunset after a rainy day. Another version.

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Astana skyline with the Bayterek Tower in the center and the Northern Lights wavy highrises at left. Taken the next day after the previous photo.

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