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Spitsbergen

Spitsbergen, located in the Arctic Ocean, is the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago in Norway. This remote and rugged terrain is a photographer's paradise, offering stunning landscapes and unique wildlife. The island is home to glaciers, fjords, and mountains, providing a diverse range of photography locations. The midnight sun during the summer months offers endless opportunities for capturing the stunning Arctic light, while the winter months provide the chance to witness the Northern Lights. Wildlife photography opportunities include polar bears, reindeer, Arctic foxes, and various bird species. Spitsbergen is a must-visit destination for any photographer looking to capture the beauty of the Arctic.

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Junkers Ju 88

Die Überreste einer im Zweiten Weltkrieg abgeschossenen Junkers Ju 88 der deutschen Luftwaffe im Adventdalen nahe Longyearbyen auf Spitzbergen).

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Ruins of coal mining cableway
Ruins of coal mining cableway

Surroundings of Longyearbyen / Spitzbergen / Svalbard

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A lonely house in Ny-Ålesund
Ny-Ålesund

Kongsfjord / Spitzbergen / Svalbard

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Der vergessene Lenin
Lenin

Barentsburg / Spitzbergen / Svalbard

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abandoned
Ship

there have been better times...

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Along shore of Bockfjord
Shore of Bockfjord

Inside Woodfjorden at Haakon VII Land / Spitzbergen / Svalbard

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Abandoned houses in Barentsburg
Barentsburg

Spitzbergen / Svalbard

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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Spitsbergen!
Most notably Rob Oo.