Photographer Visited Chernobyl Site With Infrared Camera And Here's What He Captured.
On April 26, 1986, the biggest man-made disaster in history occurred. A fire was started in the number four reactor at the Chernobyl plant near Pripyat, Ukraine, which created an explosion, causing radioactivity to be released into the atmosphere. The land was immediately deemed unsafe. It's been over thirty years, and people are now allowed back into the site of the Chernobyl disaster. Photographer Vladimir Migutin went to the site with an infrared camera and the results are absolutely breathtaking.
A few years ago, Vladimir went on a photography mission of a lifetime.
On a two-day trip, he visited the Chernobyl site and captured some incredible pictures like this picture of the Azure Swimming Pool.
Vladimir Migutin
The lake looks like something out of an artist's portfolio.
It looks more like a stunning watercolor instead of an actual photo.
Vldimir Migutin
Due to the radiation, families had no other choice but to abandon their homes.
This farm was once occupied by a family, but is now being consumed by nature.
Vladimir Migutin
Even though there's so much destruction and loss, there is beauty in the sadness, as well.
Even the butterflies think so!
Vladimir Migutin
This adorable creature is Simon!
Simon the fox loves to try to get snacks from visitors. Even Vladimir was asked if he had any food to share.
Vladimir Migutin
Here's a part of the “Duga” radar system at the Chernobyl Power Plant.
It was once used as part of the early-warning network for the Soviets. It would warn them of incoming ballistics.
Vladimir Migutin
This piano was once played by amazing musicians in the concert hall in Pripyat.
Now the decaying piano is just a reminder of what once was.
Vladimir Migutin
Pripyat, at one time, was the place to be if you wanted to have fun.
These bumper cars were once a source of laughter for the children in the area.
Vladimir Migutin
This ferris wheel has definitely seen much better days.
Couples on their first date and children shrieking were once able to enjoy the view from the top.
Vladimir Migutin
The shell of the nuclear power plant can still be seen, as well.
It's unbelievable this used to be a bustling town, full of workers, and families, until that one devastating day.
Vladimir Migutin
The trolley that used to bring residents throughout the town is being taken over by time.
The scrapyards have become full of old equipment just like this one.
Vladimir Migutin
A monument has been placed for the people that were evacuated.
All along the monumental trail are placards with the names of the villages that were evacuated after the explosion.
Vladimir Migutin
This piece of equipment is called "The Bucket."
It was used to clean the roof of the reactor that failed.
Vladimir Migutin
A dog can be seen wandering around the remnants of the old sport's hall.
It's hard to picture anyone ever playing a game of basketball in here.
Vladimir Migutin
Considering how dangerous it is, not many people have ventured into the Chernobyl site.
So, thank-you, Vladimir Migutin, for showing this beautiful perspective of the most disastrous event in history.
Vladimir Migutin
Sources: PetaPixel, Kolari Vision
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