A person hiking near a large geyser emitting steam in a volcanic crater with rugged, rocky terrain and misty mountains in the background.
A person sitting on a rocky outcrop overlooking a forested valley with autumn foliage and misty mountains in the background.
A serene mountain landscape with rugged peaks, a small alpine lake, and sparse vegetation in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.
A person standing on a rocky hillside overlooking a vast, misty valley with distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A lone person standing on a snow-covered landscape with misty, rugged mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
Two people standing on a dirt path in a forested area with tall evergreen trees, surrounded by autumn foliage and distant misty mountains under a clear sky.
A serene mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks reflected in a calm, dark blue lake, surrounded by evergreen trees under a clear sky.
Two people standing on a rocky outcrop at dusk, overlooking a misty mountain range with snow-capped peaks under a dimly lit sky.
A person standing on a rocky hillside in a mountainous valley, with snow-capped peaks and misty clouds in the background under a cloudy sky.
A person sitting on a rocky shore by a serene, clear lake surrounded by evergreen trees and mountainous terrain under a clear sky.
A person standing, arms spread, on a rocky ledge overlooking a deep, rugged canyon with a winding river below and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
A serene lake reflecting a cloudy sky and misty mountains, surrounded by dark, silhouetted evergreen trees.
A lone figure standing on a rocky hillside at dusk, with misty mountains in the background under a dimly lit sky.
A person sitting on a rocky hillside overlooking a vast, cloudy landscape with distant snow-capped mountains under a dramatic sky.
A serene seascape at dawn or dusk with a calm body of water in the foreground and a dramatic sky filled with clouds and rays of light breaking through.
Serene, rugged landscape featuring a lone individual on a rocky terrain, overlooking a misty valley surrounded by high cliffs under a clear sky.
A vast, snow-covered mountain range under a clear blue sky, with a flock of birds flying in formation over a snowy valley.
Serene, foggy mountain scene with snow-capped peaks and a lone figure walking down a hill in the foreground.
A person sits on a rock overlooking a vast, open valley with a small lake and rolling hills under a cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a volcanic crater emitting steam, with rugged, barren terrain.

Novikov documents Russia's remote regions with the kind of point-and-shoot most people wouldn't trust for serious landscape work. He's hiking to geysers, alpine lakes, volcanic craters, mountain overlooks—places that typically get shot with expensive gear. The choice to take minimal gear into maximum terrain is an interesting one. The limitations of the camera become part of the aesthetic rather than a compromise.

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