Magical beauty of ice dynamics at sunrise in Siberia

Through the photographs, photographer Andrey Grachev gave people a glimpse of the rare moments of ice movement in Lake Baikal on Olkon Island.

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Many adventurers have not dared to set foot, but Russian photographers Andrey Grachev risked his life on the glacier to see firsthand hundreds of frozen stalactites and ice cubes. giant blue and then capture the beautiful images of the cave in the sun.

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Russian photographer Andrey Grachev risked his life to record breathtaking images of icebergs in the sun.

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In order to capture rare images inside the ice cave, he had to move through cracked ice sheets that could endanger his life at any time.

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At the age of 35, he entered the ice cave and saw his eyes with the large stalactites or sharp pillars of ice.

Photographer Andrey Grachev is shown by a local man for a safe way to cross Lake Baikal in eastern Siberia. There are about 50 bi cars falling into the lake and under thick ice.

When he arrived at the mysterious ice arteries on Olkhon Island, he found hundreds of icy stalactites and giant blue ice cubes.

Andrey said: 'There are a few dozen accidents here every year, mostly accidents because cars crash into the ice lake and have very unfortunate casualties.

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Andrey has captured magical images of giant ice blocks that are green, sparkling like gems.

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Although there were many adventurers in danger here, he defied every danger to record the magnificent photos of the cave at dawn.

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Andrey, a Russian photographer, set foot on the ice under the guidance of local people.

On Maloe More Bay, an area between the island and the mainland, about 50 cars are waiting to be picked up from the water.

The ice sheets are capable of moving and creating fairly wide cracks, sometimes up to 2 meters long, extremely dangerous.
Andrey said the cracked ice under his feet was terrifying but he was accustomed to its regular appearance.

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Although as dangerous as Andrey said, in exchange for the opportunity to capture spectacular pictures of this beautiful ice movement is worth the risk.

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The brave photographer declared that the sound of the crackers was frightening but he was used to it.

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Local people stood around the pile of fresh fish during their journey to Olkhon Island in Lake Baikal in eastern Siberia.

He added: 'Most accidents occur because the ice is not thick enough, usually in December and January, or because drivers do not pay attention to the roads marked as danger.

Luckily we did not encounter any danger. However, on the way back, we suddenly encountered a big crack and we were forced to find another way.

The winter in Baikal is wonderful, I just want to say that what I have just experienced, although there are lots of risks, is worth me in exchange for spectacular photos of this beautiful ice. '