Tucked away in the Siberian tundra lies a remote village that defies the limits of human endurance—Oymyakon, Russia. Known as the coldest inhabited place on Earth, this icy enclave challenges the very notion of what it means to live in extreme conditions. For intrepid journalist and photographer Amos Chapple, Oymyakon beckoned as a realm waiting to be discovered. … [Read more...] about Exploring Oymyakon: Life in the Coldest Inhabited Place on Earth
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Frozen in time: Michigan lighthouses frozen solid by a storm turned into beautiful, giant icicles
These frozen lighthouses in Michigan could be mistaken for a scene from the disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow. The 30ft structures have turned into giant icicles because they are standing in temperatures well below freezing. The American photographer Thomas Zakowski, who is 56 years old, took these beautiful pictures on a trip to two cities in Michigan after a storm … [Read more...] about Frozen in time: Michigan lighthouses frozen solid by a storm turned into beautiful, giant icicles