These stunning photography captures offer the viewer a glimpse into some of the most astounding terrains in the world with a hyper-reality feel. While some utilize fancy after-shot effects to help enhance the capture, a number of others simply use a keen eye and a steady hand to help photograph some of the most awe-inspiring moments ever experienced.
The geographic location of the shots is not bound by borders, as each of the photography selections is set in a different time and place from across the globe. Additionally, there are a number that capture heart-wrenching moments like after or during a natural disaster as brave souls cling strongly to their life and loved ones. Stunning photography like this is sure to make your eyes open a little wider and send some chills down your spine.
40 Stunning Photography Captures
From Haunting Hometown Imagery to Search Engine-Sourced Snaps:
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Abandoned Motel Pool Photography
The No Life Guard on Duty Series Still Exhibits a Seed of Life
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Nostaligic Skater Photography
Skateboarding in New York City by Bill Eppridge Captures the 1960s
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Monochromatic Hobo Captures
The Photographic Portraits by Leff Jeffries are Powerful
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Mystical Mist Photography
Infinity by Mikko Lagerstedt Captures the Mysteriousness of the Earth
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Smeared Aerial Photography
Matt Molloy’s Sky Photography Shows Beauty Through Haziness
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Above-Building Photography
Aurelie Curie's Snapshots Are Taken on Top of Buildings
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Monstrous Storm Photography
'The Big Cloud: The Lovely Monster' Photo Series is Breathtaking
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Blackout Storm Photography
Iwan Baan Captures New York After the Storm in This Stiking Series
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Unattainable Landscape Photography
The Photo Series by Eylul Eyloo is Emotive
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Incredible Daybreak Photography
The National Geographic Team Captures the Stunning Norway Aurora
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Polychromatic Paradise Photography
Adam Dobrovits Captures Colorful Pictures of Amazing Landscapes
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Haunting Iridescent Captures
Mikko Lagerstedt Takes His Nature Photography to the Next Dimension
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Aerial Seaside Photography
Photograper Gray Malin Goes Above and Beyond for His Work
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Fantastical Fog Photography
Boguslaw Strempel Captures Magical Misty Landscapes
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Mirrored Landscape Photography
The Edge Effect by Daniel Kukla Captures the Duality of the Desert
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Staggared Movement Photography
Multiple Exposure Photography Methods Bring Pictures to Life
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Detailed Decaying Photography
Matthias Haker's Images Feature Decrepit Spaces
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Scenic Landscape Captures
Craig Easton Shoots Awesome Environmental Shots
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Effervescent Cityscape Photography
Chris Eayres’s ‘BY-PASS_NY’ Heartbeat Art Giv
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Tranquil Forest Captures
Joy St. Claire Shoots Serene Outdoor Shots
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Disappearing People Pictures
The Blended Landscape Portraits by Wilma Hurskainen Play with the Eye
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Haunting Horizon Photography
This Zoltan Bekefy Series is Ephemeral and Minimalist
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Foreboding Forest Photography
The Forests of Romania Shot by PhotoCosma is Eerily Alluring
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Forgotten Americana Photography
Paul Vayanos Captures Landmarks with Cultural Heritage
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Otherworldly Landscape Photography
John Colbensen's Work is Inspired by Music
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Buried Watchtower Photography
The Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse Photos are Obscured by Sand Heaps
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Paradigm-Shifting Marine Organizations
Blue Ventures is Funded by Non-Profit Distributing Projects
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Rainbow-Hued Halo Photography
DeviantART's Daslasher1 Captures a Circumhorizontal Arc
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Unnaturally Starry Cityscapes
Thierry Cohen Darkened Cities Collection Eliminates Light Pollution
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Electrifying Nature Photography
The Light Trail Photographs by Joel James Devlin Use Long Exposure
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Haunting Hometown Imagery
The Mike Bayne 'Homegrown' Series Exhibits Domestic Art
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Comforting Streetlight Captures
Maxence Cardon Photography is Illuminating and Simple
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Submerged Storm Pictures
The Stephen Wilkes Photography Captures New Jersey Underwater
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Transcendant Light Photography
The James Tapscott Photos Shed Light in the Midst of Darkness
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Decomposing Interior Captures
The Photography of Andrew Moore Showcases the Beauty of Decay
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Hidden Face Flash Photography
Anonymity by Poklong Anading Disguises Identity
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Search Engine-Sourced Photography
Doug Rickard Photos Use Street View to Explore America
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Epic Fireworks Photography
Gurbir Grewal Appears to Capture a Magician at Work
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Floating Nuptial Ceremonies
100 Day Wedding Chinese Lantern Post is Airborne
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Optical Illusion Structures
The Reframe Art Installation Features Multiple Perspectives
Everyday Voyeur Photography
Out My Window by Gail Albert Halaban is Secretly Intimate
Abandoned Motel Pool Photography
The No Life Guard on Duty Series Still Exhibits a Seed of Life
Instagram Storm Blogs
The Hurricane Sandy Instacane Website Posts As-It-Happens Photos
Poetically Pristine Photography
The LIFE Magazine 'Chaka Lake' Editorial is Utterly Breathtaking
Magnified Snowflake Photography
Andrew Osokin's Snowflake Photography Represents Winter's Beauty
Contrite Canine Photography
Dogshaming Involves Pet Owners Disgracing Their Precious Pups
Demurely Baroque Photography
The L'officiel Paris December 2012 Issue is Ornately Opulent
Floating Femme Photography
The Tereza Vlckova 'A Perfect Day, Elise' Series is Dreamy
Mystical Mist Photography
Infinity by Mikko Lagerstedt Captures the Mysteriousness of the Earth
Fascinating Food Artography
Everyday Object Art by Kevin Van Aelst Makes Mundane Objects Awesome
Smeared Aerial Photography
Matt Molloy’s Sky Photography Shows Beauty Through Haziness
Fashionable Fowl Photography
The Chicks in Hats by Julie Persons Showcases Mini Millinery
Beach Vacationer Photography
Tourist Stranger Self-Portraits by Benoit Paillé is Shot by Subj
Distorted Timeline Photography
Jay Mark Johnson Captures Images That Emphasize Time Over Space
Blackout Storm Photography
Iwan Baan Captures New York After the Storm in This Stiking Series
Pinnacle Self-Portraits
Blerta Zabergja Combines Her Love of Travel, Heights and Photography
Subtle LEGO Photography
The in Pieces Series Focuses on Scenes That Require Deconstruction
Gorgeous Garbage Collages
The Alexandros Vasmoulakis Installation Sculptures Stack up High
Double Vision Ads
The Morgan Stanley What if Campaign Addresses Shared Wants
Homeless Furniture Photography
This James Rasp Series is Thought-Provoking
Surreal Spirited Portraits
Jamey Stillings' Photography Collection is Magical
Fleeing Fearful Photographs
The 'Running' Photography Series Captures Moments of Panic
Chromatic Paint Sprinklers
The Liquid Rainbow by Edwin Deen is an On-Demand Paint System
Eco-Minded Luxury Hotels
The Tierra Patagonia Gives Guests a Virtual Seed to Help Reforestation
Haunting Iridescent Captures
Mikko Lagerstedt Takes His Nature Photography to the Next Dimension
Aerial Seaside Photography
Photograper Gray Malin Goes Above and Beyond for His Work
Crystalized Futuristic Photo Shoots
Baiba Ladiga Muses Fashion in the Ice Age
Baby-Inspired Grown-Up Photography
Lee Goldup for VICE Magazine Pays Tribute to Anne Geddes
Cheeky Wedding Stationary
These Maritial Greeting Cards by 'goatcards' are Hilarious
Fantastical Fog Photography
Boguslaw Strempel Captures Magical Misty Landscapes
Magically Aging Photography
The Copco Lake Pictures are Taken Once Every Five Years
Calcium Color-Swirl Photography
The Alexa Meade Milk Art is a Captivating Technique Experiment
Storm-Activated Graffiti
Adam Niklewicz Creates Captivating Rain-Stimulated Artwork
Foreboding Aerial Photography
Starling Murmurations Create Startling Omens in the Sky
Viral Starlet Storm Memes
The Hurricane Sandy Memes are Hopelessly Devoted to Humor
Aerial Volcanic River Photography
The Andre Ermolaev Icelandic Volcano Pictures are Stunning
Suspended Rainbow Thread Installations (UPDATE)
The Plexus Series by Gabriel Dawe is Chromatic
Surreal Skyscraper Illusions
The Skrapan 3D Street Art Easily Conquers Your Fear of Heights
Dew-Covered Insect Photography
The David Chambon Water-Covered Bug Images are Magical
Rainbow Foil Pavilions
Poetic Cosmos of the Breath by Tomas Saraceno is Inflated at Dawn
Magical Forest Photography
The Into the Woods Group Show Explores the Unfamiliar
Deserted Urban Mecca Videos
'Empy America' Shows the City of New York During Hurricane Sandy
Foliage Framed Photography
Benoit Paille LSD Shows the Underside of Canopies
Mysterious Mushroom Photography
Pilz by Jurgen Heckel Captures Forest Floor Fungi
High Rise Storm Videos
The ‘Hurricane Sandy: View from Above’ Tracks Weather from Up H
Turkish Delight Photography
The V Magazine Young Turks Editorial is Coated with Delectable Prints
Celestial Combustion Captures
The Fabian Oefner 'Bursting Soap Bubbles' Series is Magical
Era-Fusing Fashion Photography
The ‘Rabens Saloner Summer 2012’ Collection is Sweetly
Effervescent Cityscape Photography
Chris Eayres’s ‘BY-PASS_NY’ Heartbeat Art Giv
Artsy Abandoned Street Photographs
Bert Danckaert Photography Makes City Streets Into Works of Art
Photography-Focused Currency
Shantanu Starick is Travelling Penniless Using the Pixel Trade
Gem-Inspired Fixtures
The Diamond Lamps by Sebastian Scherer Sparkle with Lighting Bling
Surreal Street Installations
André Muniz Gonzaga Creates Increadible Artworks in Bizarre Plac
Element Criss-Crossed Photography (UPDATE)
The Matt Wisniewski Portraits Combine Humans and Nature
Prismatic Horizon Photography
Noval Nugraha Captures Rainbow-Hued Skies in Spellbinding Images
Cross-Cultural School Photography
The Classroom Portraits by Julian Germain Focuses on Education
Solitary Starry Night Photos
The Mikko Lagerstedt Edge Series Focuses on the Beauty of Dusk
Wordy Pop Culture Portraits
Textportraits by Ralph Ueltzhoefer Speak Volumes
Dazzling Dew Photography
Dien Silver Captures Water Droplets in Spectacular Surroundings
Whiskey Residue Photography
Vanishing Spirits by Ernie Button Seemingly Captures Alien Landscapes
Animated Street Art GIFS
ABVH Brings to Life Banksy Masterpieces
Storm Aftermath Natural Prisms
Noah Kalina Captures the Beautiful Hurricane Sandy Rainbow
Transient Urbane Photography
The Berlin Photo Series by Stephanie Jung is Experimental
Abandoned Historical Photography
The Timothy Allen 'Forget Your Past' Series is Daunting
Real Redhead Portrayals
The Tadao Cern 'Ginger' Series Has a Soul
Unusual Canine Photography
The Photographs by Theron Humphrey Feature His Dog in Odd Situations
Sun-Drenched Desert Photography
Dunescape by Shawn van Eeden is Full of a Warm Glow
Artificial Rainbow Installations
Gabriel Dawe Focuses His Talents at the Miniartextil Art Exhibit
Cosmic Wildlife Photography
Steve Adams Photography Captures Stunning Shots of the Natural World
Tranquil Airport Photography
Departure by Daniel Everett Focuses on Serene Beauty and Isolation
Rainbow-Hued Halo Photography
DeviantART's Daslasher1 Captures a Circumhorizontal Arc
Marriage-Imprinting Jewelry
The Anti-Cheating Ring Ensures Married Men Stay Loyal
Mirrored Fowl Captures
The Geir Magne Sætre Water Reflection Photos of Birds are Reflective
Gravity-Defying Photography
The Paul Octavious’ ‘Lean With It’ Photo Series is T
Storm Formation Videos (UPDATE)
The NASA Hurricane Sandy Footage Shows How It Began
Obscure Figurine Photography
Isaac Cordal Creates Zombie-Like Creatures in Cement Eclipses
Bubbly Underwater Ads
The Schweppes Campaign Features Artistic Grayscale Photography
Agriculturally Blended Architecture
Acadia Parish Conference Center Becomes Part of the Farmscape
Cyclist Storm Tracker Films
Casey Neistat's 'Hurricane Sandy on Bikes in NYC' Tracks the Monsoon
Facial Hair Compilations
The 'A Book of Beards' Documents Bold, Bristly Male Looks
Social Media Awareness Grafitti
The #SocialMedia Video by Above Promotes Network Awareness
Cheerful Rainbow Installations
'FriendsWithYou' Unveil 'Happy Rainbow' in Hong Kong
Colorfully Illuminated Overpasses
The Rainbow Bridge Glows Whimsically in the Night
Punk Rock Injustice Protests
The Pussy Riot March Video Stands up Against Vladimir Putin
Imaginary Architecture Art
Denis Andernach Renders Abstract Structures within Barren Landscapes
Crumbling Flame Photography
The Matches Photo Collection is a Reminder That Nothing is Forever
Private Identity Portraits
Bruno Quinquet’s ‘Salaryman Project’ Hides Faces
Suspended Box Photography
The Illuminated Landscapes by Benoit Paille Light Up the Night
Candid Office Captures
Florian van Roekel Wonders in This Series 'How Terry Likes His Coffee'
Parachute Wedding Decor
Amber DeForest Uses Canopies for Interior Design
Artfully Deteriorated Photos
The Damaged Negatives Book By Glen Luchford Showcases Beauty in Decay
Levitating Wilderness Photography
The Neil Krug 'Mirrors' Series is Sublime and Surreal
Captivating Deserted City Photographs
The Artsy Manhattan Blackout Photos are Beautifully Captured
Personified Creature Portrayals
This David Sendell Series is Quirky and Surreal
Surreal Skyline Videos
The Goldpaint Photography Delivers Night Sky and Landscape Video
Pigeon Contemplation Captures
Mike Immerman Today’s Pigeon Explores Fowl Minds
Medication Side Effect Ads
The Kentera Oxybutynin Transdermal Patch Campaign Cures All Problems
Eclectic Antique Shop Photography
Camisando 2012 F/W Look Book Boasts Daring Prints & Vintage Sets
Abandoned City Time Lapses
Ross Ching's New York City Empty America Feature is Spooky
Lifeless City Time-Lapses
Empty America Seattle Captures the City in a Post-Apocalyptic Manner
Transcendant Light Photography
The James Tapscott Photos Shed Light in the Midst of Darkness
Mountainous Constellation Photography
Moonlight by Hans Findling Captures a Magical Night Sky
Decomposing Interior Captures
The Photography of Andrew Moore Showcases the Beauty of Decay
Everyday People Documentaries
The 'Humans of New York' Project Catalogs Interesting Individuals
Nuptial Monetary Graphs
This 'Yobucko' Wedding Budget Infographic is a Cost-Conscious Guide
International Crisis-Commemorating Crosswalks
9/11 Remembrance Street Art Touches a Delicate Topic
People-Blending Beverage Ads
Sprite 'Camo' Campaign Encourages You to Express Yourself
Bird-Centric Art Galleries
Street Art for Pigeons by Combo is Made for Feathery Friends
Rainbow Measuring Cups
The Nesting Prep Bowls Make Cooking Look Like Child's Play
Poignant Celeb Portraits
This Mike Campau Series is Intriguing and Offbeat
Graffiti-Changing Cityscapes
Deuce to 7 Graffiti Split Screen Compares 90s and 2012 Street Art
Hyper-Lapse Urban Videos
Zweizwei Creates an Artistic Video Showcasing China's Guangzhou City
Aquatic Expressionist Street Art
These BOO-COUP-FISH are a Far Cry From the Water
Impromptu Raven Photography
The Lady Gaga x Terry Richardson Photo Shoot was Staged in Finland
Abridged Eastern Travels
'Moments in China' is a Condensed Clip Traveling Around the East
Paint-Carved Portraits
The Aaron Dunn 'Heads' Series Drips with Excitement
Power Outage Time Lapses
NYC Dark by Jared Levy Captures New York City During Hurricane Sandy