Professional photographer Bazanov Andrew Sergeevich traveled over 1000km to a frozen landscape in the Riisitunturi National Park, Finland. He captured a magical world in the Arctic Circle. /VCG Photo

The snow-covered trees appear to be ice explosions, bursting from the ground. The temperature reached minus 40 degrees Celsius. /VCG Photo

The photos were taken beyond the polar circle after heavy snowfall, which presents a scene like the aftermath of a volcano that froze while erupting. /VCG Photo