50 Times People Were So Taken Away By The Beautiful Scenery, They Just Had To Snap A Pic Of It
From looming ancient mountains to lush green valleys and from formidable seas to welcoming rivulets, our planet Earth is truly a breathtaking place. And while it would be beyond thrilling to visit each and every corner of our pristine habitat, taking at least a glimpse into all its bounties, it’s just impossible for most of us. But there’s nothing to be sad about as you can always look at those picturesque places and beautiful sceneries in photos! And while even the most stunning picture won’t substitute the real deal of taking in the beautiful views around you, with just a pinch of imagination, you can almost feel the light ocean breeze and smell fresh pine needles or lilac trees in bloom. And what we are hoping to achieve with this post is to take you on a trip to the most beautiful places on our Earth. Hopefully, it is going to be a dreamy and relaxing experience that’ll give a sense of serenity to the rest of your day. If not that, then you’ll at least get excited to add one of these places to your travel bucket list and will start anxiously planning your next trip to the great outdoors.
All of these beautiful nature photos are taken by regular people just like you and me - there are no photo filters to make these pretty views look even better, it’s all purely as it is in real life. And that, in our opinion, makes these places even more ethereal; just imagine what they would look like if you were there! But, without any further talking, let’s just go to the stunning pictures below. Be sure to upvote the most scenic views and share this article with your friends - nature is inspiring and it might be the thing they need today!
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Stuðlagil Canyon, Iceland
crazy as i was thinking the exact same thing while looking at it
Load More Replies...The rock is basalt which forms in hexagonal columns. Similar formations are found in Ireland.
Giant's Causeway, I think, is the top of a formation like this.
Load More Replies...Iceland looks like a nature lover's and outdoor enthusiast's dream.
Iceland seems like an incredibly beautiful place. It's on my bucket list!
Bored Panda got in touch with Erin Sullivan—travel photographer, outdoorswoman, and the person behind the fun little (literally) project where she recreated stunning natural scenery using household items and miniatures whilst stuck in lockdown, which we covered here—to elaborate on all things beautiful scenery in photography.
"I should preface this by saying I am a huge believer in creative freedom, and that what makes a photo 'good' is often subjective, but I do think that the common denominator for a nice landscape image is a compelling composition," elaborated Sullivan on the main factors in scenery photos.
"Whether you are shooting wide or close up, a straight horizon line, an interesting foreground element and a purposeful background element set the foundation for a beautiful capture."
A View From The "Backyard" Of My Great Grandparents House In Kenya
Kenya is a beautiful country occupied by kind, hard working people.
The beauty I can see from the picture. The kindness would come from living in such a beautifyl place.
Load More Replies...My Parent’s Back Porch In Autumn
Are your parents looking to adopt any adult children in the future? Asking for a friend.
This doesn't even look real!!! The mist off the water! It's perfection.
View Outside The Window In Positano, A Hillside Village On The Amalfi Coast, Campania, Italy
I don't know if I would ever be able to go inside if outside looked like that.
Just fabulous! Thinking of evening island breezes.
Load More Replies...I think I would be a much happier person if I could wake up to an incredible view like this everyday.
I know what you mean. I have chronic illnesses and being in the sunshine is meant to be better for fatigue. It’s annoying when the only constraint is money to being happier or healthier.
Load More Replies...Imagine you are feeling down, and it's a sunny early afternoon and you have this view from your window
Now, when it comes to snapping the perfect picture of nature at its finest, some may argue that it's the photographer doing all the heavy lifting, while others might say you can't really do more than what nature already did. So, we've asked Sullivan about her take on it, and she said this:
"In my opinion, nature leads, but we are always in constant collaboration. As the photographer, you are working with nature to communicate its beauty (or whatever you are highlighting) through an image. Nature creates first, and we create from (and with) that."
The View From My $9 A Night Hostel In The Mountains Of Peru, Featuring A Very Good Boy
I fail to imagine what forces turned those mountains sideways... Awesome view. And what a handsome pupper!
Took the kids to Peru when they were younger (10 day trip cost less then 1 week in Disney). The most beautiful country with the kindest people. 10/10
Hiked From Mexico To Canada This Year Via The CDT. This Was One Of My Favorite Shots. Big Sandy Lake, Wind River Range, Wyoming, USA
Sunning photography! I can almost smell the flowers and feel the cool air.
It also looks like it's out of a game or fantasy movie...so pretty.
Western Wyoming and Eastern Wyoming are like two different countries.
Literally my exact thoughts :)
Load More Replies...How long did that hike take? Was it broken into sections or just doing the Forrest Gump bit?
A Giraffe
Omg I had nothing against that song until I had to sing it multiple times in my choir 😭
Load More Replies...This looks like Kenya too. It's like a live-action from The Lion King
Never stand under a tree during a thunderstorm. I would risk it to see this in person. My house was hit twice.
Load More Replies...How did a know a certain song by a band named after a dog in a movie would be referenced multiple times in the comments?
Visited Sørvágsvatn In The Faroe Islands And Proceeded To Have My Socks Knocked Off
I'm not sure if I could cope with the lack of trees.
Load More Replies...How does this work - my brain can't figure this out! Is the water in the foreground is actually coming from the river in the background?
The sea is in the foreground and the river is just a normal river but the sea is eroding the cliff and eventually the water will become a water fall probably cutting the river down stream off completely.
Load More Replies...This absolutely looks like two equally incredible photos melded together! To have this occur naturally is absolutely phenomenal
In English subtitles this would say “visited (inaudible noises) in the Faroe Islands and proceeded to have my sock knocked off”
We also asked Sullivan whether there any aspects, parts or themes in nature that she thinks are under-represented in photography these days, or what has been, on the other hand, over-represented and hence has become cliché.
She explains that when it comes to representation, her thoughts focus around the question "who's behind the lens?" She explains that it isn't necessarily some sort of theme that is under-represented here, but rather people's perspectives—people's from communities that have been historically marginalized.
"More and more people are gaining access to photography as smartphones become more and more used throughout the world, and I think this is a good thing for photography overall. Humanity misses out when we don't see perspectives from a range of experiences and cultures."
Cornwall, England. View From My Window This Morning
I miss it, too, and I’ve never even been there! I really hope I can spend some time there before I die. I’m hoping that that doesn’t happen for a long while!
Load More Replies...Wow! That looks like the Shire - and then some. Incredibly beautiful!
This does not look real!! Ohhhhh I want to visit the Emerald Idles, spend a year in each country. Heavy sigh
The emerald isle is ireland. England is a different country.
Load More Replies...And it's taken from a drone (or about 6 storeys up)
Load More Replies...The View From My Mom's Back Porch
Ouray, Colorado as mentioned on the reddit post! BP authors could do some more effort and add the locations instead of just taking staff from other sites!
Load More Replies...Skipped Torres Del Paine In Patagonia And Camped Near Fitz Roy Instead – This Was Our View, And Barely Anyone Else Was In The Campground
Amen to that. It’s why I choose to visit most places between late fall and early spring
Load More Replies...What an incredible and almost otherworldly landscape. Definitely on my bucket-list of places to hike.
Love the glowing clouds and the tiny splash of light from the sunset on the mountain in the far distance.
In The Process Of Building My Dream Home. This Is The View From The Kitchen Today
There's been a mistake. This is actually my dream home and I'm going to need you to return it to me immediately.
I think Norway has some really spectacular views... and I love the cold!
I wish I could like cold temperatures. Belgium is already too cold for me..
Load More Replies...Hey look at that, you are also in the process of building my dream home
Hiking In The Alps Near Courmayeur, Italy
The Alps and the Dolomites are amazing. When we drive to Tuscany for some R&R we simply can not NOT make some detours to take in the views. Every single time. Always delays our arrival time. (As well as on the trip back.) Also The Route Grand Alpes (via France to to Mediterranean) includes this col (one of 3 on 1 day.) One of the best routes in Europe. 6/7 days of pure car or motorcycle bliss. Route du Grand Alpes... You can thank me later.
i will thank you now. copied, pasted. been all over Europe, but THAT trip is on my list.
Load More Replies...This one grabs my heart...the natural beauty on this planet stuns me every time.
How did I know that a certain song from a musical filmed in the 60s with an actress that starred in another musical with kids that she taught long words to would be mentioned?
Lastly, we've asked Sullivan what is one thing she hopes people learn about natural landscape photography, and she had this to say:
"Photographing natural landscapes can be incredibly calming and meditative, and a beautiful way to connect with Nature and Mother Earth, when done with intention. I would encourage anyone to try it."
You can keep scrolling to see more spectacular imagery from people online, or you can alternatively check out Erin's website, Instagram, Facebook, or other social media, or even check out an article about her realistic landscape photography taken right from her home here.
But before you dash off to new horizons, why not let us know your thoughts, ideas, and spectacular landscape spots in the comment section below!
After 4 Days Of Trekking Over The Salkantay Pass To Get To Machu Picchu, I Woke Up Around 3:30 Am To Try To Get There Before The Rest Of The Tourists
Such an amazing place to visit. I first read about it when I was a kid - many years ago & it was always at the top of my Bucket list. Finally got to Peru a few years ago; absolutely stunning (did the short Inca trail and arrived at MP at dusk). No where else has ever been been as awe inspiring to me
What a stunning view and totally worth it to have such a magnificent place pretty much to yourself.
The First Campsite Of Our Trip... It’ll Do
From Reddit: Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State’s Cascade Mountain Range
Load More Replies...It looks like no matter what temperature that water is I would love to take a swim
Ginkaku-Ji, Kyoto, Japan
This cultivated beauty is really something... it took a lot of work and time to get this view.
Such a tranquil and meditative view-- I can almost smell the cypress trees.
West Coast Of Norway Living Room View
Yes, I could certainly wake up to a view like that or fall asleep to the lights of the aurora.
Took This Picture In The Sahara In Morocco
Wow, this is stunning! I'd like to read more fantasy and historical fiction novels set in a place like this.
An Island Off Of Koh Yao Noi, Thailand
I Just Hiked To The Second Tallest Waterfall In The World, Tugela Falls In South Africa
Considering that it's not a single drop it might not even be the 2nd tallest. Once you start ignoring the spaces between vertical segments you're just arguing about how much of a gap is needed to keep it from being one waterfall. That Angel Falls has the tallest single drop is relatively undisputed.
Load More Replies...The tallest waterfall is the world is Angel Falls in Venezuela. There's also the Denmark Strait Cataract in which is the world's largest UNDERWATER waterfall.
Load More Replies...Yikes! Look at the big crack in the rock in the foreground!! Even the rocks where he is standing seem to have cracks!
Those Few Seconds That No One Passed This Way. Plitvice Lakes In Croatia Is Swamped By Tourists
Very rare nobody else was there because it's very popular but definitely worth visiting. Absolutely stunning place, if you have time, take a long route, you will not regret it and not many tourists do that. You can't see it on picture but water there is so clear that tree 20 meters under surface looks like you could just touch it.
Say What You Like About The North But We Have Some Epic Scenery
Yep, right next to Harrogate the "Chelsea" of the North. Lovely place, you'll have to get used to the weather.
Load More Replies...North of England. There's a lot of snobbery in England that the south is all ooh-la-la, and the north is poor and ugly. As far as I'm concerned, the north of England has some of the best landscapes in the whole nation.
Load More Replies...This is northern England -Knaresborough to be exact. Sadly, is a lot of stereotypes about northern England being poorer and backward, and not as picturesque as southern England.
Load More Replies...Wow, you really looked this shot over...I had to go back and look for it after reading this—I would never have seen it on my own!
Load More Replies...Sad that this beautiful picture had to be prefaced with insecurity due to centuries of snobbery! 😒
Morning Hike On The Island Of Capri
Definitely looks like a painting. Beautifully captured! Absolutely stunning.
View From A Motel Balcony In Transylvania
Found out recently that I have Transylvanian DNA... The whole country looks beautiful and some day I want to visit.
Living In Spain For 9 Months And Took A Day Trip To Alicante Today. Saw This View And Had To Stop And Ask Myself If This Was Real Life
Sigh, I really miss Spain. I would love to go back and live there again one day.
That’s funny you say that, as Oklahoma is somewhere I’d like to visit as it look very beautiful. However, I think it’s the nature of how our society works, we can’t have too much physical mobility as all the beautiful places would be overcrowded for the rich people and they wouldn’t like it.
Load More Replies...Bovec, Slovenia!
You should see it in person. I used to go there to Hike every year.
Load More Replies...This looks like the river scene in Prince Caspian where the river god swallows one of the bad guys.
Because it is. Also the scenes from the first (second?) episode of Wheel of time.
Load More Replies...Went To Niagara Falls And Was Shocked To Discover That The Best View Was From Our Hotel Room
The hotel is Marriott Fallsview. In September (high season), I paid around $350.00 CAD/night for a room with a jacuzzi. Last Christmas (low season) the same room cost me around $200.00 CAD. So, it’s really not that bad. Prices for standard rooms are obviously lower. Niagara_mo...960211.jpg
I believe I was in the Casino at that hotel, going to meet a sister-in-law that I had not met. We did a tour on a double-decker bus that my other sister-in-law was driving.
Best views of both falls (American and Canadian) are from the Canadian side. A few hotels have rooms with excellent views including the Hilton, The Embassy Suites (also has a Keg Steakhouse with great views) and The Oakes to name a few.
Was Treated To This View From My Kitchen. Thanks Universe
Lovely. No focus stacking very little post processing and the window frames it wonderfully, love the colour on the chopping board ring. In a lot of ways much better than most here which are anything but spontaneous.
Where I live, we get these sunsets pretty often. They're gorgeous!
Taken With A Phone Out Of My Hotel Window In Venice
The left tip of the birds wing looks like a little mouse jumped on for the ride lol
That is a hell of a pic for a camera phone. I'm in envy how it captured the seagull
I bet they didn't even notice the seagull when snapping this great view!
Load More Replies...The View From My Schools Football Field
omg! I went to this schooooool, and its indeed breathtakingly beautiful and i kept being distracted
The View From My Home Office This Evening. I Love Snow
Well, you don't get to scrape the ice off of your windshield in the mornings before you even get into the car and the cold driving wheel won't freeze your fingers off, so there are benefits of the situation ;) But honestly the scenery is awesome - i love the winter for the looks, not the real-life consequences
Load More Replies...Me too in India, only snow we’ll find in the North near Himalayas.
Hiking Path In Switzerland
It isn't hiking if they have disturbed nature so you can just follow a path 🙄
While in the US we do have some wonderful landscapes, I’m completely enthralled by the scenery of the UK and Europe. To me, there’s nothing here that can awe me as much as I’ve seen there.
This Scenery From The Window That Looks Like A Painting
Judging by the walls a bigger window will soon appear ;-)
Load More Replies...Ben Nevis, Fort William, Scotland
As someone who used to live there and still has family there I could not agree more. I was so spoiled with the sheer amount of beauty around me everyday. I truly hope to move back in the near future. It sounds pitiful, but I actually get sad or homesick when I see photos like this.
Load More Replies...Crying. I miss Scotland. I lived on Loch Ewe in the Highlands. There 8 houses in the village, and I was never happier.
And when Annie Lennox comes from your country, you have even more to be proud of!
So happy to call Scotland my home. Could never live anywhere else
Got To Visit My Mum’s Home Town In Bosnia
I don't know where this is, but right on outskirts or Sarajevo is this beautiful park at the hills, it's so amazing. No, you don't walk away from paths because of land mines still in ground, but despite the contrast it's beautiful. While I only visited little piece,can't ever forget it.
Balkan countries have beauties that are not advertised very often! A road trip is something that is worth to do at least once in your life
Load More Replies...That people get to live in places like this, and see this every day, just amazes me. I'm happy for those who get to see such beauty every day. ☺️
First Time In Yosemite And Absolutely Could Not Believe The Views!
Never ever ever disappoints, no matter what time of year. A truly magestical place
I actually like it a lot in very early spring, still snow in higher campgrounds. Hardly any tourists. I lived a few hours away for years and visited in every season. Finally decided mid-June was my favorite.
Load More Replies...Yosemite is the prettiest place I've ever been. It's absolutely amazing.
The view would be stunning but there's some guys hairy legs poking out at the bottom LOL
There are so many tourists there, it's really hard not to let it get in the way of enjoying the beauty of the place. When I visited I decided I'd probably never go back because I felt like I was just contributing to ruining it.
Beautiful Sunset In Washington
Must be the Olympic Mountains. Washington is an incredibly beautiful state.
Where I was born and still live. Washington has it all: rain forest, desert, mountains, coastal beaches, rolling farmlands. It's truly beautiful, just stay out of the big cities. They're gross.
It's Mount Rainier taken from High rock lookout.
Load More Replies...View Of Cappadocia, Turkey From A Hot Air Balloon
im suprised you had the confidence to take that im not that scared of height but i would be really nervous to go to the edge
The baskets in hot air balloons are tiny, maybe 6 people fitting in. There is nothing but edge basically.
Load More Replies...Cappadocia is amazing. A full package. Underground cities, open-air museums, hiking trails, food and of course hot air balloons. Best known for its unique moon-like landscape. Called fairy chimneys, the rock formations that the region is known for were formed through the millennia by intense volcanic activity and erosion. For centuries, people have utilized the region’s soft volcanic rock to carve houses, cave churches, and monasteries etc. Some people still live in these cave dwellings today though most of them are now used for tourism.
Amazing photograph! Capadoccia looks like such a neat place to visit. I would certainly pay the money for a hot air balloon ride to see the city from above.
Morning Views From Clear Lake Butte Fire Lookout
Cold, But Beautiful Day, In Cochem, Germany
Looks like what I pictured for Durmstrang Institute from Harry Potter.
It is best in summer. It is a prominent wine region as well.
Load More Replies...A View From St. Michael Fort Located On Island Ugljan, Croatia
My Window View. I Guess Insomnia Has Its Perks
I also have insomnia & I can honestly say being able to chase sunsets & sunrises is definitely a silver lining! May be the ONLY 1 but I'm glad it exists.
I go from oversleeping to having Insomnia quite often.. but when I do get bouts of Insomnia, I used to walk up to the top of the cliffs to watch the sunrise (and often sunsets) over town.. on one hand thankfully I personally haven't had any major bouts of Insomnia in almost a year, but on the other hand I miss having time to go watch the sunrise/sunsets.
Load More Replies...Most of these photos are disappointing because they don't say where they are.
I clicked on the link, it was taken in Småland, Sweden. The lake is called Salen.
Load More Replies...Larches And The Matterhorn From A Train In Switzerland
Very lucky to see the Matterhorn like this. Usually, it's in clouds
The sky is not clear. The Matterhorn is in the cloud (one tiny single cloud, but it's there).
Load More Replies...This is the first time I’ve ever seen larches...they’re really pretty
After A 2 Day Hike With Surreal Scenery, We Ran Into This In Lenk, Switzerland, Yet Pictures Don't Make It Justice
I could easily believe this is just down the road a piece from where the gloriously beautiful Julie Andrews sang the title song of The Sound of Music.
Me too -I saw the Poster for The Sound of Music in my mind!
Load More Replies...This Cafe In Nocelle, Italy Had The Most Incredible Views
Just a little toooo close to the edge for me to ever enjoy the view!!
Ranger Was Understandably Sad That Her Lookout Tower In Idaho Was Closing Last Week
I worked in a fire lookout tower in the 70's. So wonderful to be up above the trees, taking in the beautiful scenery every day. Not much to do so I taught myself how to macrame'
One of my daydreams years ago was to be a park ranger living in a lookout tower by myself w/my dog.
Walking Into The New Year Breathless. Bryce Canyon, Utah
Me, too. Though I've only seen it in the summer. I feel like I took a picture right here when we were there. Just warmer.
Load More Replies...The View Of Cotopaxi Volcano In Ecuador, From My Hostel Rooms Tiny Window
I don’t think we all appreciate the poetry of this 👌🏻
Load More Replies...View From Our Tea House On The Annapurna Circuit, Upper Pisang, Nepal
Lakes Trail In Seqouia National Park, Whiskey And A View
This is actually the ugliest photo of Sequoia NP I’ve ever seen, which can give you only a glimmer of how truly breathtaking it actually is.
This photo almost makes me feel like I'm right there too. Give me a mocha latte though please!
I think that it it above the tree line. I spent a lot of time in the Sequoias growing up in the Central Valley.
Load More Replies...You took the words right out of my mouth, which is not the best thing to do during pandemic 😂
Load More Replies...Is this the same guy who can’t seem to keep his feet out of his photos ?
The Beautiful Lake Louise And Fairmont Chateau
On my wish list of travel spots...this is as close as I will ever get...sigh.
I Went To This Place Called ‘Beachy Head’ In Eastbourne Today, It Has One Of The Best Sceneries I’ve Ever Seen In My Entire Life
Wonder how long this chalk cliff will remain standing- seems they are all crumbling into the sea.
A Surreal Moment From A Recent Trip To The Dolomites In Italy
Got The All-Clear To Travel Within Switzerland — Empty Train With A Great View
Switzerland is beautiful, I went to middle of nowhere for work at customer and everyone told me, it's small village and nothing there. The views on empty roads at 11 pm with freezing temperatures were still amazing. Every day I looked around ad had most beautiful sceneries there.
A small village and nothing there... but these amazing views. heaven.
Load More Replies...Humphrey’s Basin At Sunset
From Reddit: In the Sierras near Bishop California!
Load More Replies...Erawan Waterfall In Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Kanchanaburi is where the movie “A Bridge Over the River Kwai” is set.
Durdle Door, Dorset, England
I go every September to Lulworth Cove, about 15 mins walk from here. Beautiful and reviving place. The area in general is known as the Jurassic coast and is a world heritage site. Those steps just to the left are murder to walk up. Unfortunately in the height of summer this place is extremely busy, quite a few people have died in the last 20 years jumping off the top of the "door" very dangerous. There are other great names for places around Lulworth too, such as "Scratchy Bottom", Stair Hole (another death cliff), Shaggs, Sandy Bottom, Happy Bottom, Dungy head, and many more like this in Dorset in General. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBSP3GdvS4k
The Nubian Pyramids
The story of the looting of these pyramids is devastating. The artifacts need to be returned and more interest should be dedicated to studying the history of this part of the world. There's so much we don't know, and the knowledge is being lost to sand dunes and a rising water table as we speak.
Russell Lupins In Lake Tekapo
Portal Into A Welsh Sunset
The View Outside My $12 Dollar A Night Teahouse In Ghandruk, Nepal
My Back Yard
What did you put on top of the tree stump by the chairs? A light would be cool- especially if someone carved the stump into the shape of a lighthouse! :-)
Skradinski Buk Waterfall, Krka National Park, Croatia
People might swim in the lake, and it might not be safe past that line so they put it there so people couldn't drift over to those waterfalls.
Load More Replies...View Of The Matterhorn, Zermatt (Switzerland), In May 2019. I Was Lucky To Get A Clear Sky That Morning
She looks awfully underdressed and now I’m worried about frostbite!
Jup and those shoes might not be the best choice either.
Load More Replies...Yikes, she looks incredibly undressed for this type of weather. Trainers and and leggings aren't going to cut it if you're out there longer than just snapping a photo. Plus, wearing shoes like that in the snow is not the brightest idea. Sometimes, it's just better to bundle up and be warm and safe than trying to look cute.
A German Castle
No. And if there had been any, they would have been very small. Go back to sleep.
Load More Replies...The Best View From Any Airbnb We've Ever Stayed In By Far - Nusa Penida, Indonesia
View is spectacular & enjoy everything about this pic...except the anxiety it gives me just realizing the woman could easily fall off the metal stairs she is sitting on. Thanks for sharing anyhow!
Seven Sisters, England
Beautiful area. Bet it's nice for picnics near the beach and relaxing.
A Picture I Took During My Trip To Positano, Italy
So pretty but I can tell by all the houses that their would be too many people around for me. Bet the roads are a nightmare to navigate.
View Over Halong Bay - The Best $2 Ever Spent!
View From My Window In Juneau, Alaska As Of 10 Minutes Ago
Sounds like a great memory. I've always thought I'd enjoy time in Alaska,somewhere near some beautiful water.
Load More Replies...The northern lights are definitely a bucket list item I'd love to cross off. Maybe while I'm still young enough to pop some acid.
Oak Alley Plantation In Louisiana
Can't look at plantations without thinking of all the people who suffered their whole lives and/or were murdered in these otherwise beautiful places.
Yeah, I'm not on board with romanticizing plantations.
Load More Replies...Anyone who actually digs into the history of Oak Alley knows that while this was a functioning sugarcane plantation for much of it's early days that there were a relatively small number of slaves (compared to some other plantations in the South) and that they were treated relatively well. Today the slave quarters of the plantation have been recreated and there is a monument to the slaves who were instrumental in the day to day running of the plantation. One can dislike the idea of slavery and still recognize that not every slave was treated poorly. Today the plantation is a non-profit historical site that does an excellent job educating people about what life was like for both the family and the people that they had working for them. Not every plantation was a bad place, not every plantation owner was the devil. Part of history is learning to look at things through the context of the time period, not just through our modern lens.
Lake O’hara, BC, Canada Last August
Five hours later, it’s at #101. It’s at such a low number because it was loaded on the late side of the post.
Load More Replies...Hello World! View From My Bedroom Window This Morning In Tromsø, Norway
Mississippi River
I wonder where on the Mississippi this is because I've only seen it in areas where it's a massive beast of a river.
Winter Hiking In Arizona
Singapore Airport
I don't travel much anymore, but I'd love to go to Singapore.
Load More Replies...A four to six hour layover in this airport would be pretty nice.
The View Outside The Door In My Airbnb On The Isle Of Skye
Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing, Onward! the sailors cry; Carry the lad that's born to be king Over the sea to Skye.
The Amazing View From My Airbnb's Bedroom Window On The South Island Of New Zealand
Mountain Hostel With A View
My View Last Friday, Grand Teton National Park
I love the view, but I wish people would keep the feet pictures for themselves and share one without. All I can think about is how bad his socks probably smell.
For what it's worth (and this is Science), because backpackers tend not to wear cotton socks our feet don't smell that bad even after 10 days of trekking. Polyester liners and woolen over-socks mean that the sweat wicks away from our feet (so no blisters) and evaporates, so there's nothing for the bad-small-causing microbes to feed on. This is why you can wear the same woolen socks (and shreddies, but that's a conversation for another day) for days on end without them getting nasty. TMYK! :)
Load More Replies...I spent a few years in the Tetons. Most beautiful place I've ever visited.
Brilliant Scenery On A Day Hike Along The Shores Of Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
I’ve heard more than one person say that NZ is one of the most beautiful places they’ve ever seen
I can confirm. The land of the "Long Cloud". This is the real color of the water... 😮
Load More Replies...The View From My Room In San Agustinillo, México
Nong Khiaw, Northern Laos
Devil's Tower, Wyoming
The Cheyenne and Lakota name for it is Mato Tipila, which means "Home of the Bear."
How old this ancient Volcano core must be for the surrounding area to be so smooth!
Horseback Riding... Bryce Canyon
Beautiful Nepal And Great Himalayas
Why are all those plaques piled up at the base?
Load More Replies...My Mums Outdoor Space In Glasgow
Kirkjufell Mountain, Grundarfjörður, Iceland
One of my favorite comedians on Netflix is an Icelandic man named Ari Eldjárn. Cannot recommend highly enough if you have access!
Many Glacier Hotel, In Glacier National Park Mt.
View From A Restaurant In Uzungöl, Turkey
Sunsets Over Lake Chatuge, Georgia
Georgia, the U.S. state or Georgia, the European country? Inquiring minds want to know...
The View Towards San Gimignano In Tuscany From Our Holiday Home's Garden
Lenticularis Cloud Above Lake Vrana
I had to google the cloud type - v cool. Lenticular clouds are a visible sign of mountain waves in the air. However, these waves can be present beyond the clouds, and may exist even when no clouds are formed. On the ground, they can result in very strong gusty winds in one place, with still air only a few hundred metres away. (Sourse UK Met Office)
Shirakami Sanchi, Japan
An Unedited Picture I Took With My Phone In Switzerland
Well, since there is no sea anywhere near Switzerland...
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You just have to click on the words under the bottom left of the photo and it will tell you.
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Devils Tower
Segesta Temple, Sicily, 200
That's pretty dang cool. You never really think about the lesser known ruins in Italy that are out in the middle of nowhere because it's so famous for Rome and Pompeii, etc.
I love the phrase Pretty Dang Cool and will often just call out PDC!
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Photo From When I Walked 200 Kilometres In Portugal Last October
View From The Window Of My Airbnb In Ravello, Italy
One Of My Favorite Pictures From Banff Was Through My Hotel Window
Window View From A Little Town In Switzerland
Snows Of Kilimanjaro
The View From Our Balcony At The Resort We’re Staying At In Gatlinburg, Tennessee
The Chimneys are a wondrous place,with the river, many small sets of falls, large boulders to climb on in the water, and common bear sightings in the picnic area. The Y, is a 3 point area where the river meets up and has a deep slow area where everyone loves to swim and put their tubes in to ride down the river. Cades Cove Scenic Loop is a 12 mile loop with historical cabins from families that used to live there, the school they attended, a couple churches, a working mill, to name several things, and many animal sightings. You can enjoy the loop by driving your own car, by renting a horse drawn carriage, a hayride, or renting bicycles, so many fun options. Not to forget all the retail, restaurants, gaming, amusement parks, factory outlets, and endless amounts of entertainment. I grew up near there so I have a deep love for Gatlinburg and The Great Smoky Mountains.
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Central Park View From The Only Window In My 400 Sq Ft Studio
View Of Grand Teton From Cascade Canyon
The View From My Hostel In Zermatt
Skiing Last Year In St. Moritz And I Had To Take A Picture On My Phone Because Of How Breathtaking The View Was
Matterhorn
It’s doing a great job at being an instantly recognizable world icon!
Malana, Himachal Pradesh, India
It's beautiful but I couldn't do it. I'm a warm weather camper.
Load More Replies...Our Hotel View In Agua Calientes, Peru
The Long Drive To Ha Giang Province In Vietnam Is Totally Worth The Trip!
Hiked Up To Lower Blue Lake In The Mt. Sneffels Wilderness Colorado For My First Overnight. Incredible Views In The Alpine Basin
Ladakh - India
View From Memminger Huette Over The Alps In Tyrol, Austria. Best Trip Of My Life
Chania, Crete, Greece, 2019
Always Camp With A View
Sahara Desert
This looks like a hyper realist painting. Every line is so clean.
Zion Seasonal Colors
Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopian Highlands
Mustang Valley
The View From My Window At Work
Rocky Mountains In Alberta
Our Camping Site
One A Recent Trip To Taiwan, I Was Amazed By The Lack Of Tourist. Picture Taken On The East Coast, Just North Of Hualien City!
Walked For 4 Days For This View. Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
The View From High Rock Lookout, Washington State
Looks like if you walk out the door you'll fall right off the mountain!😬
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Crater Lake, Oregon
Such incredibly blue water when my brother and I were there nearly a decade ago!
Kirkjufell
Hiked For 2 Days In El Cocuy, Colombia. This Is The Landscape We Got At 5000m, Both The View And The Climbing Were Breathtaking!
Abyss Pool, West Thumb, Yellowstone National Park (A Unesco World Heritage Site)
FUN FACT: Yellowstone National Park is the largest caldera (volcano opening) in the Northern Hemisphere
Twizel Landscape
East Coast, Taiwan
View Out Of The Office Window
Fantastic Scenery In Burabay, Kazakhstan
Trentino
Full Moonrise Over Mount Herard
Minus the water, greenery and blue skies, but sure.
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View From Our Airbnb - Giza, Egypt
Santorini, Greece
The View From The Top Of Trapper Peak, Bitterroot Mountains, Montana
View Of The Austrian Alps Through A Castle Window
View Out Of A McDonald's In Austria
It's most likely on the side of the highway. I think I've been there. It doesn't ruin any view the road doesn't ruin anyway.
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Summer Backpacking In The Sierra
From Our Living Room - Telluride, CO
The View From My Homestay In Sapa, Vietnam
In the far north in the country, very close to the Stone Forest in China!
Through The Windows Of A Fire Lookout
I worked a fire lookout tower in 1973 after graduation. What a great job with beautiful views! And great government pay too.
Andes Mountains
Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier, NZ, Is Glowing In The Early Morning. Amazingly Beautiful Place
Don't say it. Don't say it. Don't say it... Dammit! MIDDLE EARTH!
Bob Straub State Park
Diamond Lake, Oregon
No Words Are Needed
Everyone Should Go To Moab. I Arrived In The Dark At Midnight And This Was My View When The Sun Came U
The Covid-19 Lockdown In Armenia And Sudden Drop In Air Pollution Has Led To Some Stunningly Clear Views Of Mount Ararat
Mountain Scene
Took This Photo Atop Mount Tammany, Part Of The Appalachian Trail In New Jersey
Rainbow
Hood River Valley Orchards, Oregon
Cottonwood Canyon State Park And The John Day River
Sa Calobra, Mallorca
Lone Mule Deer Near Roosevelt Arch
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness
Inner Basin Trail
Red Rocks Of Sedona
Mt. Margaret Backcountry
Seyðisfjörður, Iceland
Dune With Sunset Alpenglow
Remote Church With A Red Roof, Iceland
Cracker Lake Campground
Iceberg Trail
Dunton Meadows
Detroit Lake In Winter
We Waited For That - The Last Light Between Sunset And Twilight
Nasa Scientific Balloon In Antarctica
Daedunsan Mountain
Telaquana Lake
The Uritorco
Angler At Kontrashibuna
Himalayan Landscapes
Overlooking The Estergebirge
Marlbrough
Thanks to everyone who shared all this beauty. Sad that miserable people have spoil it with negative comments.
All so beautiful but you don't have to travel far for such a views. Sometimes it's enough to stop in the moment, look around and maybe light will be different or sun position comes to sweet spot but you can see even place where you live in totally different perspective. It's worth it every day to try.
One of the coolest things I've ever seen was about half a block from my old house. Was walking back from a carnival at twilight and there was a little bridge that went over a creek that ran through the neighborhood. The sun was setting, and everything was aglow except for the creek, which was black with shadow from trees overhanging on both sides. And dancing in that pocket of darkness above the creek were thousands of blinking lightning bugs. This was in the middle of the city. It took my breath away.
Load More Replies...dang this actually made me so sad. i want to travel the world and see beautiful places like this, but i don’t think i’ll ever have the money for it :(. so lucky for all of the people who get to experience this!
Before I can have enough money to travel abroad, I try to find good view and good places near where I live. It's just sad that those places are becoming more and more commercialised each year.
Load More Replies...If I won the lottery, I'd spend the rest of my life traveling, doing anonymous, kind things for strangers all over the world, and just soaking in all the beauty. So many beautiful places to see in this world.
Anyone else have Louise Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World' going through their head?
I loved this so much. Bookmarking for a pick-me-up on a bad day.
The most beautiful views in the world never include humans. Think about that!
I disagree, the most beautiful view in the world is my daughter laughing at my terrible jokes.
Load More Replies...This beauty needs to be preserved, and that's the "job" - responsibility - of every single human being on our planet.
All so beautiful but you don't have to travel far for such a views. Sometimes it's enough to stop in the moment, look around and maybe light will be different or sun position comes to sweet spot but you can see even place where you live in totally different perspective. It's worth it every day to try.
One of the coolest things I've ever seen was about half a block from my old house. Was walking back from a carnival at twilight and there was a little bridge that went over a creek that ran through the neighborhood. The sun was setting, and everything was aglow except for the creek, which was black with shadow from trees overhanging on both sides. And dancing in that pocket of darkness above the creek were thousands of blinking lightning bugs. This was in the middle of the city. It took my breath away.
Load More Replies...dang this actually made me so sad. i want to travel the world and see beautiful places like this, but i don’t think i’ll ever have the money for it :(. so lucky for all of the people who get to experience this!
Before I can have enough money to travel abroad, I try to find good view and good places near where I live. It's just sad that those places are becoming more and more commercialised each year.
Load More Replies...If I won the lottery, I'd spend the rest of my life traveling, doing anonymous, kind things for strangers all over the world, and just soaking in all the beauty. So many beautiful places to see in this world.
Anyone else have Louise Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World' going through their head?
I loved this so much. Bookmarking for a pick-me-up on a bad day.
The most beautiful views in the world never include humans. Think about that!
I disagree, the most beautiful view in the world is my daughter laughing at my terrible jokes.
Load More Replies...This beauty needs to be preserved, and that's the "job" - responsibility - of every single human being on our planet.
