Those with a fascination for photography and creating images beyond our imagination will surely want to check out these examples of surreal photography, which showcases all sorts of whimsical images that we could only dream of.
Surreal photography is all about creating visual imagery that challengers our ordinary perception of reality. Placing human beings and characters in dream-like sequences and performing actions and activities that are physically impossible serves to stretch our imagination, and challenges audiences to think outside-the-box. From photographs that showcase characters sleeping mid-air to those that feature whimsical fairytale-inspired elements, these surreal photographic captures feature ordinary elements in an over-the-top and exaggerated way.
For those who love the concept of bending reality and creating something only our imagination could conceive, then these surreal photographic captures will definitely strike your interest.
40 Examples of Surreal Photography
From Daydreaming Damsel Photography to Surreal Nuptial Captures:
Tana Makmanee — May 28, 2013 — Tech
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Surreal Imagination Photos
These Photography Manipulations are Wickedly Original
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Captivating Scenario Collages
David Sword Blends the Bold and Beautiful in his Gorgeous Artworks
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Whimsical Fairy Tale Photography
These Photos by Katerina Plotnikova Reference Iconic Folklore
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Surreal Gravity-Defying Images
These Stunning Pictures by Hossein Zare Bend the Rules of Gravity
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Surrealist Fantasy Photography
Photographer Joel Robinson Creates a Self Made Fairy Tale Reality
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Surreal Scenario Photography
Tim Walker Story Teller Showcases Imaginative Settings
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Daydreaming Damsel Photography
Chiara Fersini Creates Imaginative Digitally Manipulated Images
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Surreal Reality-Bending Photographs
These Surreal Photographs Put an Imaginative Twist on Emotions
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Merging Surrealist Photography
Photographer Thomas Barbéy Creates a World All of His Own
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Artistically Altered Images
Joel Robison Tells Wonderful Stories with Clever Photo Manipulations
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Surreal Dream-Like Photography
Taylor Marie McCormick Showcases Beautifully Surreal Photos
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Abstract Concept Photography
Karrah Kobus Photography is Surreal Serenity
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Surreal Ice Cap Captures
Timothy Corbin Photographs Massive Tree-Hanging Icicles
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Whimsical Tea Party Captures
This Cade Martin Work is for the Starbucks Tazo Tea Brand Campaign
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Anti-Gravity Photoshoots
The Frederik Heyman Floating Pics Play With Photo Physics
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Wanderering Surrealist Photography
Julie De Waroquier Creates Dreamy Captures
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Surreal Blooming Snapshots
Paulette Tavormina’s Flower Photography is Magically Painted
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Natural Element Self-Portraits
Photographer Kyle Thompson Creates Powerful Images
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Surreal Submerged Bouquet Photography
The Gilles Bensimon Watercolor Series Almost Looks Painted
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Surreal Deep Sea Displays (UPDATE)
Andreas Franke Brings Shipwrecks to Life in Underwater Gallery
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Candid Mid-Air Photography
Li Wei's Non-Photoshopped Portfolio is Aerial
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Believable Surrealist Photos
Robby Cavanaugh Creates Surrealism Scenes with Realistic Elements
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Stunning Steely Superhero Portraits
Nicolas Obery Transforms Classic Comic Book Characters
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Surrealist Interior Decor Captures
Jean-Pacome Dedieu Captures Surrealist Creations
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Tranquil Forest Captures
Joy St. Claire Shoots Serene Outdoor Shots
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Blurred Seascape Photography
Maciej Leszczynski's Photos are Surreal
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Fashionable Light Trail Photography
This Photoshoot by Atton Conrad Makes Dresses Out of Captured
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Surreal Photo Collages
New Creations by Carroll Taveras Elegantly Combine Realities
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Vacationing Planet Photography
The Photo Series 'Our Solar System Takes a Holiday' is Surreal
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Anatomical Animal Amalgamations
Benedetta Bonichi Uses X-Ray Photography to Create New Species
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Surreal Nuptial Captures
Sergey Ivanov Turns Couples into Art with Creative Wedding Photos
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Enchanting Arboreal Photography
Josephine Richards Takes us on a Journey Through a Magic Forest
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Surreal Reality Art
Digital Blasphemy by Ryan Bliss is Graphic Art at Its Finest
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Peaceful Fatherhood Photography
What We Conjure by Scott Alario Captures Quaint Parenting Moments
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Mystifying Musical Performer Portraits
Nikolaj Lund Creates Fantasy With Musicans and Instruments
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Surreal Dream-like Portraits
Artist Ceslovas Cesnakevicius Creates a World of his Own
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Surreal Tree-Clinging Portraits
The Jeremy Blincoe Australian Photos Have a Heavenly Touch
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Eclectic Elemental Surreal Art
Grigoriou Panagiotis’ Surreal Photo Manipulations are Mindblo
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Floating Bubblegum Self-Portraits
The Marcus Møller Bitsch Photography is Disney-Inspired
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Fantasy Woodland Light Paintings
Jason Page's Photography Uses Photons to Create Intricate Works
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