This image captures a panoramic view of an industrial area in Norilsk, Russia

This image captures a panoramic view of an industrial area in Norilsk, Russia. The sky is a pale blue, partially obscured by wisps of gray smoke. Dominating the frame is a tall, red and white striped smokestack from which a thick plume of dark gray smoke billows upwards and spreads across the sky. To the left of the main smokestack, a tall, dark metal lattice tower stands against the sky, with power lines stretching horizontally across the scene. In the foreground, a low-lying concrete structure with visible rebar can be seen, suggesting ongoing construction or a derelict building. The overall impression is one of industrial activity set against a vast, and likely cold, northern sky.