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Welcome to the image collection dedicated to chimneys — an important element of industrial and residential architecture. If you need high-quality photos of chimneys for various projects, you will find here an extensive selection of visual material that can be used for free.

A chimney is a tall vertical structure designed to carry away smoke gases and combustion products from boilers, furnaces, power plants, factories, and other industrial facilities. These structures are usually made of brick, metal, or reinforced concrete and often stand out against the surrounding buildings due to their height and shape. Chimneys can have round, square, or rectangular cross-sections and may be equipped with various elements to improve efficiency and safety — such as deflectors, antennas, or metal guards.

They are typically located in industrial areas or near production facilities where fuel is burned and smoke streams are generated. The higher the chimney, the better the dispersion of harmful substances into the atmosphere, reducing their concentration near the ground.

The physical characteristics of chimneys include height, structure, and materials used, which depend on their purpose and the scale of the enterprise, as well as environmental regulations and requirements. Height can vary from a few meters to hundreds of meters, and diameter — from tens of centimeters to several meters. The outer surface of the chimney can be smooth or ribbed, and may be lined with refractory materials to protect against corrosion and the effects of combustion products.

Around chimneys, an industrial landscape is often visible with infrastructure elements such as boiler houses, tanks, transformer substations, and power lines. Depending on the season and weather conditions, steam or smoke may exit the chimney, rising upwards, mixing with the atmosphere, and altering its properties.

Chimneys are an integral part of production processes at many enterprises and at the same time an important architectural landmark that reflects the specifics and scale of industry in the area.

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Factory building with smokestacks against a red sky

Industrial Landscape in Red Light