We often look up to the stars or down into the depth of the ocean to see worlds that are foreign and alien to us, but there are many strange worlds hiding right under our nose. With the right equipment, a person can peer into these familiar-yet-alien worlds and see sights that feel like they’re out of this world. |
The letter 'X' on your keyboard |
An apple stalk |
A red ballpoint pen |
A beach stone |
The pages of a book |
A brass key |
A cornflake |
A piece of a cardboard box |
This is a single grain of sugar |
An incense stick |
A regular kitchen sponge |
Lipstick |
Serrated knife |
Soap foam bubble |
A teabag |
The Magical Beauty of Iceland Discovered in Full Grace
You're invited to see 15 of his most stunning photos of the beauty of Iceland.
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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.
This Majestic Wildlife Photography Has an Important Cause
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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.
16 Rare, Historic Photographs Everyone Should See
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15 Creative Design Ideas That Will Make Our Lives Simpler
In this collection of pictures, you will see some simple yet innovative designs that are made to make our life simpler.
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16 Quirky Garden Designs That Will Make You Chuckle
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20 Fascinating Cross Sections Explained
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Feel the Solitude: These Photos of the Arctic are Breathtaking!
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Taj Falaknuma Palace: The Most Opulent Oriental Beauty
Taj Falaknuma Palace is one of the most fabulous gems in all of India, with plenty of fascinating stories to tell from the age of the British Empire.
An Amethyst Gemstone Comes to Life in Real-Time
Take an in-depth look at how a hyper-realistic creation is made, from start to finish.
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I've Never Seen Photos As Stunning As These
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When Celebrities Met Their Younger Selves (20 Pics)
Enjoy this fun collection of pictures where famous celebs hang out with their younger selves.
Here Are 14 of the Funniest Wildlife Pictures You Will See
Sometimes wild animals can be pretty amusing without realizing it and these hilarious pictures show them at their funniest!
Collection: The World's Most Unique Buildings
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Would You Pay $15 Million for This Grand House?
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Australian Wildlife is Extreme. Birds Are No Exception
No other country has astounding wildlife quite like Australia. You can be sure their birds aren't any different!
19 Fairy Tale Structures You Can Find in Norway
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Can You Believe Someone Actually Built These? Amazing!
These architects created something a bit difference...
What Did the Earliest Photographs Look Like?
Nowadays everyone has a camera, but take your mind back the time when photography was just a fantasy and imagine the thrill of seeing the first photos!
Step Back in Time With These Rare Historical Photographs
Enjoy this new collection of historical photos!
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...
These Lighthouses Are Each More Beautiful than the Last...
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Milestones in History: the 12 First Photographs Ever Taken
The history of photography reaches back centuries, and its evolution is made apparent if we look at some of the most iconic photos in history
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See Vintage Post-War New York in All Its Photogenic Glory
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These Designers Did SUCH a Great Job! 19 Handy Innovations
These creative design innovations should be more popular than they are, as they are so very clever and useful!
We Love These Woodworking Masterpieces! Don’t You?
This is craftsmanship at its finest.
These National Geographic Photos All Won Awards
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25 Photos That Tell an Amazing Story
Extraordinary photos from recent years who have really made an impact on all who see them.
Between Dream and Reality: Nocturnal Nature Photography
This Chicago-based photographer inserts artificial light into natural environments to create mystifying, ethereal photographs.
Click These Old Photos to See Them in Full Color!
It's fascinating to think that now, we can actually see the past better than we could 30 years ago! Here you'll find 16 classic photos, click on each one to see it in full color.
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 Extreme Engineering Projects Will Leave You in Awe
The world is already full of amazing structures that leave us in awe, but as the following recent projects show, we always want something bigger and better!
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.
These Photos Capture the Weirdness and Beauty of Japan
Japan has an abundance of beauty and weirdness all at the same time, and photographer Shin Noguchi is dedicated to capturing it. Take a look.
Now THIS is My Idea of Great Nature Photography
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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.
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16 Seriously Confusing Pics You Need To See Twice
Did these optical illusions make you confused as well?