Big Almaty Lake is a glacial lake known for its gorgeous blue water. The beautiful bright blue colors attract many visitors. It is a natural alpine reservoir and Almaty's main source of drinking water. It is only 15 km from the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan. This view of Big Almaty Lake shows the Tian Shan Mountains. Big Almaty Lake is an original Oil Painting. The 11 x 14" canvas is painted on the sides and is suitable for hanging framed or unframed.