Russian photographerSvetlana Kazinahas a deep love of nature.

One of her favorite locations to photograph is Siberia’s highest peak, Belukha Mountain.

As one would expect, given its level of elevation, arriving at Belukha Mountain is not easy.

Irisation Optical Illusion with Clouds

From there, it’s another day to reach the base of the mountain.

The dry, frosty conditions, coupled with high winds, made for the appearance of iridescent clouds.

As they often occur at Belukha Mountain, Kazina was prepared.

Rainbow Clouds at the Altai Mountains

The results speak for themselves.

Each cloud has its own unique look, from multi-colored cotton candy to giant soap bubbles in the sky.

Svetlana Kazina photographed iridescent clouds over Siberia’s highest peak, Belukha Mountain.

Iridescent Clouds at Altai Mountains

Irisation is caused when light scatters through small water droplets or ice in clouds near the sun.

The rainbow-colored clouds look like soap bubbles.

Rainbow Clouds at the Altai Mountains

Iridescent Clouds at Altai Mountains

Irisation Optical Illusion with Clouds

Iridescent Clouds Over Belukha Mountain in Siberia by Svetlana Kazina

Cloud Iridescence in Siberia

Cloud Iridescence in Siberia

Iridescent Clouds Over Belukha Mountain in Siberia by Svetlana Kazina