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When we talk about Instagram followers, we don't mean it in the literal sense. Well, not usually anyway. But as Instagram-famous travel photographers Jack Morris and Lauren Bullen have recently discovered, two of their collective 2 million plus followers are quite literally chasing them around the world and recreating their poses wherever they go.

Not only do this mysterious couple pose in the same locations as Jack and Lauren; they also copy their composition, their clothing, and sometimes even their captions! It's one thing to be inspired, but these guys are taking it to a whole new level. "Having a large instagram following does come with some interesting experiences," wrote Lauren in an article on her blog recently. "But this has been by far the most odd one yet."

More info: Jack Morris | Lauren Bullen (h/t: petapixel)

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Kornelia Joanna
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should know that Greece is not the home of pizza and ice cream. Just saying.

Lorraine
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think she was implying the next destination lol

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Jagoda Malina Poziomka-Jeżynka
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Firm I didn't know It's just a trick of psychotic people to get more followers I would say it's quite sensible to copy someone's else pictures and to not waste all day during your holidays of finding a good setting for a picture of oh so pretty myself.

Matt Jones Matt J
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Two people I could not care less about trolled by two more vacuous wastes of space.

Aleksandra Halun
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe she wanted to say that she's going to Italy...?

Rob LeBlanc
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even the same amateurish tilt. ;)

Ruxandra Sassu
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is not the flag of Greece...

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    #2

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    Anna Rabelo
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    where is the half of her foot? '-'

    Anilaali
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one who noticed the girl's foot in the first photo! looks photoshopped!

    Kasia Cieslik
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These photos are so staged is sad...Also blond hair girl in a blue top with a bandana wearing man is just a cliche!

    Diana Carrillo de Arteaga
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of their pics are too staged! Like, "just here, casually eating a cherry while my bandanna wearing man drinks orange juice" just another common day in our lives 😂

    Bianca Bulgaru
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The woman from the left has just a half foot :-))

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    #3

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    Ahona Kiele
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She isn't alone she is just having a date with Casper.

    Justine Carter
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe she didn't want hang out with a douche in a bandana anymore.

    Tomislav Cizik
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are lyrics from song That's Amore by Dean Martin, so nothing to lol....

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    #4

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    Rana
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow...look at this place..

    Cosmy Alex Giurgic
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh come on .... anybody would be inclined to take a photo like that .. -.-

    Peta Hurley-Hill
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    true,but taken in context with the rest of the pictures,it's creepy.

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    Vincent Jay
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hell, no! You won't see me climbing up there!

    Siyuan Lu
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I wanna visit this place too! *-*

    Chelle Jones
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No way in HELL... I got dizzy just looking at pic.

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    #5

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    Fiona Messenger
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No they don't. Different height, and they are made of sand, which moves.

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    Daria Yoon
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They blew away- maybe sandstorm???

    Jörn Selle
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. Just taken with a better camera. Different light setting etc

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    #6

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    Daisy Woolworth
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful setting but that outfit is absolutely inappropriate for visiting a medersa

    Maggie Grover Bacher
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it fits the short one better. looks uncomfortable on the teller woman

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    Sinus Mackowaty
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is the "copycat" woman THAT much taller..?

    Kristi Zoebelein
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Something looks off, the woman on the right looks like a giant in that doorway compared to the one on the left.

    Patty Prann Young
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is the copycat a giant? Or is she standing in a different, much smaller door? It's not a perspective thing because they are both standing in the same spot, but yet the copycat looks about a foot taller and proportionally too big for this door.

    Daria Yoon
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish they wouldn't be so disrespectful- they should pay attention to other culture's beliefs and customs before visiting :(. however, beautiful setting.

    Ashley Heymans
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does the first one have doyoutravel at the top and gypsea_lust at the bottom? I sense some screenshot tweaking

    Flora Maia
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the impostor is waaaay taller

    Justyna
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sorry, but the copying girl is not only smart and funny, but also more beautiful than the original :)

    Alexandra Zeres
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why? Because she's taller and she has longer legs? That should hardly make her more beautiful.

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    Anca Profiroiu Tóth
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I commented the same thing on the original instagram post and gypsea_lust threw a hissy fit

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    Andrea Joian
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate to say this, but the copycat is nailing this..

    Aftene Andu
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least the other one looks better.

    Martyna Janczurewicz
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ocean? I believe that's the Mediterranean Sea.

    PoorMan
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both couples are narcissistic douches but the copycat couple's girl is hotter and has a better toosh.

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    Wendy Whitley
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand the appeal of self-induced wedgies. Beautiful setting, though.

    Godspeed
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you are telling me they have a pro photographer following them around to show people what an amazing life they have, to get "likes" on social media and then get sponsors? #living_in_the_moment.

    Alexandra Lee
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does she look so much bigger in comparison to the original?

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    Diabell Michał
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The copies have much better contrast and colours.

    2E
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone is thirsty for likes. I don't even think her account is activated anymore.

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    Domi Koscieniewicz
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I met them in Morocco. They travel together. Haha

    domitype
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So they totally rearranged all of the shop's lamps just to take two pictures? I don't think so.

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    Godspeed
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an appropriate outfit to explore the streets of Marrakesh. Way to fit in and be sensitive.

    Dee Dee Gavilan
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's dressed comfortably for the hot weather. That being said whenever people of different cultures who dress conservatevly visit the western countries we don't criticize and suggest they should wear western attire to show a bit more cultural sensitivity. Just saying.

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    Anna Brandigi
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pathetic... even their emojis are unoriginal

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    domitype
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anybody who thinks they are actually traveling together and "having us on," look at the shrubs next to the palm tree. Totally different season!

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    Rob LeBlanc
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol. The copycats often forget their tripod. ;)

    domitype
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anybody who thinks they are actually traveling together and "having us on," look at the water level in the river. Totally different season!

    Mischka Luce
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should hook up and become best friends.

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    Katacombs
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thats reaaaaly creepy....i hope this is a joke

    Sabrina Val
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it also shows "how important" it is to have followers... same pictures the only difference is the number of likes... So what makes one a better picture than the other?

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    Rito García
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish i had the money to do that kind of jokes..... creepy!!!

    Zsofi Szarka
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is sick, if these copies are serious than the stalkers are psychos :/

    Krishna Vishwas
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dunno why. But I like Copied version better..

    Alexander Morrell
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one the left got pushed.....................back

    Stephanie D
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, this one especailly (but many others as well) it's obvious there's really no talent behind the copy cats images. They try to imitate but really they fai. Their shots just are not even close to be as seamless as the originals.

    Stephanie D
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh lawrd the typos... sorry guys lol its late.

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    Jenell Ramos
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These people are models.. there is a few other profiles with the same pictures being taken. SO they know each other or know of. The one on the right side is just trying to gain followers and it's working. BUT she sure did ruin the other girl.

    Lorraine
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quality of the photo looks better in the original.

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    Memo Obitz
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even the outfits are identical...

    Chanya Roye
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next she's gonna peel your skin of and wear it.... creepy!

    Foksik Ratlerek
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some copies definitely better than original

    Alexander Short
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which ones are the originals? Speaking as a photographer the ones on the left are shot better (with a few exceptions) - for e.g. The verticals are straight not converging...

    Anna Zaibis
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the other couple are my heroes :D

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    Cassie
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Couldn't get a camel to join you?

    criminalgirl
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, it must be quite sad to have the money to travel and copy someone else to this extent, but not have the brains to do your own thing. Shame.

    domitype
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But doing that is "their thing" - it is a total conceptual art project!

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    Jack Robinson
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nek minut, the couple on the left copied the right.

    Stephan Bouwman
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love how this post proves that even in a near identical situation, the photographer definitely makes a difference.

    Cervantes01
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks to me like the photographs have been taken by the same photographer at the same time. This has the look of a hoax. The light levels in each picture are pretty similar and you only get that if you take the pictures at the same time. It's a couple of couples travelling together and staging the images.

    Andrew Brown
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have you heard of the "script machine"? It's a powerful computer system the wealthy use to run "scripted lives". Some people run it without being aware, and others pay enormous prices to repeat popular scripts. It's likely there were many more couples who ran that script, but these are first two who took photographs and published them.

    Andrew Brown
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There might be another explanation. The copy-cats might not even have been aware they were doing that. It would be interesting to know if they denied it or not.

    Carole Anderson
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol I think the copycats had an hilarious idea! However, from an artistic p.o.v. subtle differences in the camera angle & the arrangement on the picture plane make it clear that the photos copied are yet better than the copies. #14 is the best example of this.

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