There has been lots of talk recently about Spitsbergen and Greenland. Here in Norway Pyramiden is an almost abandoned Russian Mining town on the archipelago.
I took this while sailing into the harbour on a visit here. You can see how it got its name.
You can read more about it here
Abandoned Russian mining community on Svalbard
Sailing towards Pyramiden on Svalbard . Now only around 6 people live there all year around.
Nikon D800
Nikon 300mm f/4.0 AF-S PF ED
One of the cranes on the dockside at Pyramiden. It looks like it lifted its last load some time ago.
Nikon D800
Nikon 14-24 f/2.8
PP Silver efex Pro II
These were some of the living quarters at Pyramiden. There are plans to turn at least one of the blocks into a tourist hotel.
Nikon D800
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 AFS
PP Silver Efex Pro II
Well last time I showed you the inside of the pool. Here’s a shot from the outside. A more desolate spot for a swimming pool you would have to search a long time for. The mountain in the background gives (no surprise here) the name to the township. Pyramiden.
Nikon D800 (Now lost on a tram somewhere, I do miss it.)
Nikon 14-24 f/2.8G ED (Not lost on a tram somewhere.)
A shot of the now derelict swimming pool at Pyramiden. The Russians had some great facilities.
Nikon D800
Nikon 14-24 f/2.8 AFS
Monochromia 
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