There’s something quite captivating about looking at the stars and other celestial objects in the night sky, isn’t there? We can’t take our eyes away from the magnificent canvas above us and, at the right moment, its beauty can take our breath away. Travel and photography blog Capture the Atlas attempts to capture that ethereal beauty of the Milky Way.
This year's best Milky Way photographs take us on an unforgettable trip to the Australian Outback, the national parks of Indonesia, the American Southwest, and some other wonderful places. These incredible photos make for an extremely invigorating look at the night sky across the world.
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13 Examples of How Angles Can Make Any Photo Confusing
These pictures may appear confusing to you at first glance. But there's a reason for it...
Let’s Explore the Magical and Mystical World of Castles
Photographer Vincent Croce captures beautiful castles from around the world through his lens. Let's take a look at some of the best ones.
15 Beautiful Carl Sagan Quotes on the Stars and the Cosmos
A look at some profound quotes on the universe by famous astronomer and cosmologist Carl Sagan.
Stars Meet Their Past Selves in This Delightful Collection
Artist Ard Gelinck photoshops well-known celebrities with their younger versions. Here are some of her new creations.
Quiz: Can You Guess What Decade These Photos Were Taken?
Think you've got what it takes to match the photos in this collection to the decades they come from?
A Nostalgic Trip to the Major Events of the 30's and 40's
Take our hand and lets go on a Quick nostalgic trip to the main events the defined the 30's and the 40's.
14 Wonderful Moments Scientists Have Documented with a Lens
Behind each of these 14 images is a fascinating story that makes them even more powerful...
This Photographer Really Captures the Beauty of the Ocean...
Gorgeous Underwater Life by Alexander Semenov.
10 Medieval Walled Cities that Are a Wonder to Visit!
There's something spectacular about beholding a medieval walled city. You're instantly transported back in time. Take a look at the world's 10 best.
This Artist Wanted to See What's in Your Fridge...
This fascinating photography project reveals what's in the fridges of different people around the world and what can we can learn from them about their owners.
View the Winning Photographs From the Siena Photo Awards
The Siena International Photo Awards is one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies anywhere in the world. View the incredible winning entries here.
Ten Most Impressive Castles in the Far East
We're going to introduce you to 10 of the most fascinating and spectacular palaces built in East Asia, each with a captivating backstory.
What Did Our Favorite Brands Look Like a 100 Years Ago?
While the Big Mac hasn't changed in 50 years, these big brands are virtually unrecognizable.
20 Cool X-Rays of People, Animals & Objects Explained
Seeing how various animals, objects, and even human body parts look in an X-ray scan reveals many fascinating hidden details about them!
Perfect Timing! 17 Incredible Moments Caught on Camera
These perfectly timed photos will mess with your head.
16 Pics That Reveal the Rarely-Seen Side of Things
These pictures show us the rarely seen side of things that might surprise you.
Now This is What Photography is All About...
Each of these photos tells a beautiful story...
These 18 Amazing City Squares Look Fit for the Gods
When I think of great cities, and wonder what makes them so beautiful, it seems so obvious: it is their amazing piazas, or squares. These are the 18 best!
These Pictures Look Like They Were Taken In Another World
The pictures you're about to see appear as if they were taken on another planet. Enjoy these 23 amazing extraterrestrial-looking pictures.
These Are the Greatest Historic Homes Found in the US
These historic homes are the most important in the United States. See pictures of a historic home in each US state, and find out more about them.
Stunning Drone Photography of Temples Across Asia
Talented photographer Eleonora Costi traveled through 7 Asian countries and captured stunning shots of the most unique looking temples
20 Stunning Photos Captured at the Perfect Moment
Take a look at these perfectly-timed photos that will undoubtedly take your breath away.
2022 Dog Photo Awards - Only the Best Images Selected
This wonderful photo contest is all about man’s best friend!
10 Tips for Getting the Best Out of Your Photos
Do you want to know how to take better travel and vacation shots than anyone you know? Read these 10 tips and never look back.
These Portraits Combine People With Their Young Selves
In certain instances, it's uncanny how much people remain looking like their younger selves well into adulthood. Take a look at this composite portraiture.
These Photos Are REAL? Yep, They Sure Are!
No images will bend and bamboozle your mind as much as these 19, completely real photos. Can you work out what was going on here?
What An Unbelievable Work of Art by This Talented Builder
This video shows you, with the help of a time lapse, all the efforts that went into rebuilding a miniature but exact model of the infamous ship, The Titanic.
These Old Photos Showcase Some Major Changes in Ireland
The last few decades of the 19th century and the first few of the 20th were periods of major change for Ireland. These photos capture that wonderfully.
See Vintage Post-War New York in All Its Photogenic Glory
Take a trip down memory lane with some fabulous and fascinating vintage photos of New York City as it used to be in the glory of the post-war period...
This Is What the World Would Look Like if Time Stood Still
Check out these incredible long exposure shots, which enable photographers to perfectly capture the effects of the passage of time.
Wow! These Beautiful Travel Photos Are out of This World!
Some of the photos from National Geographic's 2017 Travel Photographer of the Year Competition. These are absolutely stunning!
16 Quirky Garden Designs That Will Make You Chuckle
Gardens aren’t always beautiful and exotic. Some are just straight up bizarre!
Can You Find the Women in These Landscape Photos?
At a glimpse, these photographs look like beautiful shots of nature, but if you look closer you will spot beautiful women blended into the scenery.
These Bathroom Sinks are Not Designs You See Every Day
Modern designers have cleverly invented some of the most creative and fun washbasin designs you’ll lay your eyes across.
11 Unforgettable Mansions from the Gilded Age
The Gilded Age launched an American Architectural Renaissance, and testaments of it are scattered across the map of the United States to this day.
These Can't Be Real! 14 Stunning Celebrity Drawings
Artist Matheus Macedo creates incredibly realistic portraits of celebrities. Take a look at his best works.
The Greatest Wonders of Japanese Architecture
We invite you to explore the finest examples of buildings in Japan - starting with traditional temples to the newest of the new.
Between Dream and Reality: Nocturnal Nature Photography
This Chicago-based photographer inserts artificial light into natural environments to create mystifying, ethereal photographs.
20 Fascinating Cross Sections Explained
Look at these 20 fascinating cross-sections of various things found in the world, from flowers to weapons and different mechanisms!
Discover How Some Really Famous Images Were Staged
The images you're about to see are some of the most famous from the 19th and 20th centuries, but they're all fake! Here they are.
These Stunning Bird Photos are All Award Winners
Bird photos make for some of the most beautiful pictures possible, and these are the very best of these.
15 RARE Historical Photos of World Leaders in Their Youth
Have you seen these extremely rare historical photos before?
15 Historical Photographs Very Few Have Seen
This collection of fantastic historical photos will leave you intrigued.
22 New and Beautiful Colorized Vintage Photos
Enjoy this amazing new collection of colorized historical photos.
14 Before & After Cleaning Pics That'll Satisfy Your Eyes
Here is a look at some before and after cleaning photos of everyday things that will make you go on a cleaning spree.
X-Ray-ting Discoveries: 13 Cool Finds That Will Amaze You
Explore the fascinating world of x-rays in these cool and quirky pictures.
The 25 Coolest Movie Posters Ever Made
Movie posters from the 1900s had a different charm. Let’s check out the best ones from that era.