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These out-of-this-world photos will make you feel like you're on another planet. Why spend years training to be an astronaut when you explore strange new worlds right here on earth? So what if you didn't pass the last phase of the Mars One screening process!

Sometimes, there might be exotic locations right under your nose - we often get bored of our own surroundings even though they might seem completely exotic or even surreal from someone who lives across the globe from you.

These alien photos span practically every continent on Earth, so you can experience fantastic sites like these no matter where you live. But one continent is missing from the list. Which one is it? Can you find any out-of-this-world pictures to complete this list? Add your own photos below, or vote on a favorite!

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Tianzi Mountains, China

Tianzi Mountains, China

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Emerald Ice On Baikal Lake, Russia

Emerald Ice On Baikal Lake, Russia

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Giants Causeway In Northern Ireland

Giants Causeway In Northern Ireland

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Grand Prismatic Spring, Wyoming, Usa

Grand Prismatic Spring, Wyoming, Usa

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Dragonblood Trees, Socotra, Yemen

Dragonblood Trees, Socotra, Yemen

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Red Beach, Panjin, China

Red Beach, Panjin, China

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Dallol Volcano, Ethiopia

Dallol Volcano, Ethiopia

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DawnByrd
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks extremely hot there....I can't stand excessive heat....pictures are great to look at

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Painted Dunes, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Usa

Painted Dunes, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Usa

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Lake Retba, Senegal

Lake Retba, Senegal

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Spotted Lake, Canada

Spotted Lake, Canada

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Lake Hillier, Australia

Lake Hillier, Australia

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MaryanneAppel
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have only one beautiful fantastic Planet Earth. Let's take care of it.

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Lake Natron, Tanzania

Lake Natron, Tanzania

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Ice Cave, Oregon, Usa

Ice Cave, Oregon, Usa

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The Wave, Arizona, Usa

The Wave, Arizona, Usa

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Hallerbos, Belgium

Hallerbos, Belgium

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AshtonThompson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So so Beautiful, I would so have my wedding here only if it was in the USA.

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Caño Cristales Five Colours River At Serranía De La Macarena, Colombia

Caño Cristales Five Colours River At Serranía De La Macarena, Colombia

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Capadoccia / Turkey

Capadoccia / Turkey

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Liz Youie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just came back from here couldn't stop taking photos, unfortunately missed balloon ride due to winds. A must see place.

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Caño Cristales - Colombia

Caño Cristales - Colombia

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#39

Danau Kelimutu, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia

Danau Kelimutu, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia

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#40

Death Valley, Usa

Death Valley, Usa

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#41

Königssee National Park, Germany

Königssee National Park, Germany

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#42

Lençóis Maranhenses

Lençóis Maranhenses

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#44

Champagne Pool, Waiotapu, New Zealand

Champagne Pool, Waiotapu, New Zealand

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#45

Cariboo Region, British Columbia, Canada

Cariboo Region, British Columbia, Canada

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Ice Cave, Wisconsin, Usa

Ice Cave, Wisconsin, Usa

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Roraima, Venezuela.

Roraima, Venezuela.

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#48

Seven Colors Rocks, Mauritius

Seven Colors Rocks, Mauritius

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Canola Flower Field -china

Canola Flower Field -china

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#52

Window To Hell, Kamchatka, Russia

Window To Hell, Kamchatka, Russia

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#53

Uluru, Australia

Uluru, Australia

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Liz Youie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of our most sacred places in Australia for Indigenous people. There is something just magical and ancient about this place, and to see it change colours as the sun comes up is stunning.

#54

Jokulsarlon, Iceland

Jokulsarlon, Iceland

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#55

Kerlingarfjoll, Iceland

Kerlingarfjoll, Iceland

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#56

#97 Chocolate Hills, Bohol, Philippines

#97 Chocolate Hills, Bohol, Philippines

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Transfagarasan Road - Carpathian Mountains - Romania

Transfagarasan Road - Carpathian Mountains - Romania

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#58

Kerið / Grímsnes, Island

Kerið / Grímsnes, Island

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#59

Pancake Rocks, New Zealand

Pancake Rocks, New Zealand

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Rock Cave, Petra, Jordan

Rock Cave, Petra, Jordan

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#62

Huanglong, Sichuan, China

Huanglong, Sichuan, China

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#63

Pinnacles Desert, Western Australia

Pinnacles Desert, Western Australia

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#64

Eyes Of The Devil - Prohodna Cave In Bulgaria

Eyes Of The Devil - Prohodna Cave In Bulgaria

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slywlf
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! Someone had to do some careful planning to get the timing just right - stunning!

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#65

Berca Mud Volcanoes (up Close) - Romania

Berca Mud Volcanoes (up Close) - Romania

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#68

Red Lake, Romania

Red Lake, Romania

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#69

Canaima National Park, Venezuela

Canaima National Park, Venezuela

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#70

Bigar, Caras-severin,romania

Bigar, Caras-severin,romania

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#71

Río Celeste, Costa Rica

Río Celeste, Costa Rica

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#72

Seven Rilski Lakes Bulgaria

Seven Rilski Lakes Bulgaria

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#74

Green Fields On Kalsoy, Faroe Islands

Green Fields On Kalsoy, Faroe Islands

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#75

"underwater Waterfall" Illusion, Mauritius Island.

"underwater Waterfall" Illusion, Mauritius Island.

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#76

Iceland - Blue Lagoon

Iceland - Blue Lagoon

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#77

"the Wave" Northern Arizona, Usa

"the Wave" Northern Arizona, Usa

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#78

Tsingy De Bemaraha, Madagascar

Tsingy De Bemaraha, Madagascar

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WernerBroichhagen
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...and this beauty man is willing to sacrifice for bloody profit! It´s a shame-but nature will strike back!

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Sud Lipez- Bolivia

Sud Lipez- Bolivia

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Salvador Dali Desert, Uyuni, Bolivia

Salvador Dali Desert, Uyuni, Bolivia

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#81

Vale Da Lua, Chapada Dos Veadeiros, Brazil

Vale Da Lua, Chapada Dos Veadeiros, Brazil

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#82

"sete Cidades" Lagoon In Azores, Portugal. Half Green, Half Blue.

"sete Cidades" Lagoon In Azores, Portugal. Half Green, Half Blue.

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Kamukut, Bulgaria

Kamukut, Bulgaria

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#85

Kuang Si Waterfall, Laos

Kuang Si Waterfall, Laos

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#86

Jeiita Grotto, Lebanon

Jeiita Grotto, Lebanon

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#49 Kelchsteine, Oberlausitz, Sachsen, Germany

#49 Kelchsteine, Oberlausitz, Sachsen, Germany

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Moeraki Boulders, South Island, New Zealand

Moeraki Boulders, South Island, New Zealand

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#91

Rio Celeste, Costa Rica.

Rio Celeste, Costa Rica.

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#92

Crooked Forest - Krzywy Las, Poland

Crooked Forest - Krzywy Las, Poland

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#93

Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

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#94

Red Lake Uyuni, Bolivia

Red Lake Uyuni, Bolivia

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#95

National Park Badlands, South Dakota, Usa

National Park Badlands, South Dakota, Usa

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#96

Rock Islands, Palau, Pacific Ocean

Rock Islands, Palau, Pacific Ocean

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Laguna Miscanti, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Laguna Miscanti, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

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CrackrJax
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All the rest with so much color. This is just out of place. I'd rather see the colors.

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Isla Santiago, Galápagos Islands

Isla Santiago, Galápagos Islands

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#100

Les Calanques, Marseille

Les Calanques, Marseille

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#101

Volcano Fields, Lanzarote

Volcano Fields, Lanzarote

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#102

Cape Kaliakra, Bulgaria

Cape Kaliakra, Bulgaria

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#103

Uvac River, Serbia

Uvac River, Serbia

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#104

Wai-o-tapu, New Zealand

Wai-o-tapu, New Zealand

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Tyulenovo, Bulgaria

Tyulenovo, Bulgaria

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#106

White Pocket - Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Usa - Reflection Pool

White Pocket - Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Usa - Reflection Pool

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#107

Reed Flute Cave, China.

Reed Flute Cave, China.

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#108

Fakistra, Pilio, Greece

Fakistra, Pilio, Greece

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#109

Caño Cristales River. Meta, Colombia. (aka "liquid Rainbow" And "the River Of Five Colors")

Caño Cristales River. Meta, Colombia. (aka "liquid Rainbow" And "the River Of Five Colors")

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#110

The Sfinx - Bucegi Mountains, Romania

The Sfinx - Bucegi Mountains, Romania

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#111

Yuanyang Rice Terraces, China.

Yuanyang Rice Terraces, China.

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#112

Aniao Islets, Baler, Philippines

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Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia

Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia

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JudyNeal
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People should not be climbing there, it is a sacred place to the Aboriginal people.

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Piedras Rojas, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Piedras Rojas, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

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#115

Lake Pielinen Seen From The Mountain Koli

Lake Pielinen Seen From The Mountain Koli

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#116

Peyto Lake, Canada

Peyto Lake, Canada

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#117

"lago De Los Deseos" Ibiza, Spain.

"lago De Los Deseos" Ibiza, Spain.

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#118

Gulf Of Carpenteria Queensland Australia

Gulf Of Carpenteria Queensland Australia

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#119

Haleakala Crater, Maui, Hawaii

Haleakala Crater, Maui, Hawaii

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#120

Canon Cristales River, River That Run Away From Paradise

Canon Cristales River, River That Run Away From Paradise

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Banyan Tree Jungle, Island Of Moorea, French Polynesia.

Banyan Tree Jungle, Island Of Moorea, French Polynesia.

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#122

Diapir Of Cardona, Catalonia, Spain.

Diapir Of Cardona, Catalonia, Spain.

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#123

Sentinels Of The Artic, Finland.

Sentinels Of The Artic, Finland.

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#124

Lake Sørvágsvatn, Faroe Islands.

Lake Sørvágsvatn, Faroe Islands.

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Navagio Beach, Zakynthos Island, Greece

Navagio Beach, Zakynthos Island, Greece

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#126

Marieta Islands, Nayarit, Mexico

Marieta Islands, Nayarit, Mexico

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#127

Columbia Icefield, Jasper, Canada

Columbia Icefield, Jasper, Canada

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#128

Grand Canyon, Arizona, Usa

Grand Canyon, Arizona, Usa

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Tinto River, Huelva, Spain.

Tinto River, Huelva, Spain.

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#130

Towers Of Pain, Chile.

Towers Of Pain, Chile.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are actually called Torres del paine, and paine does not translate to pain.

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Marble Cave Of Chile Chico, Patagonia, Chile.

Marble Cave Of Chile Chico, Patagonia, Chile.

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#132

Richat Structure, Eye Of Sahara / Africa, Mauritania.

Richat Structure, Eye Of Sahara / Africa, Mauritania.

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#134

Semuc Champey, Guatemala

Semuc Champey, Guatemala

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#135

Craters Of The Moon, National Monument, Id

Craters Of The Moon, National Monument, Id

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Mont Mba Pit Cameroun

Mont Mba Pit Cameroun

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Djavolja Varos, Serbia

Djavolja Varos, Serbia

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The Schlern (dolomites, South Tyrol) Http://www.boredpanda.com/the-dolomites/

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#139

Alvord Desert, Oregon.

Alvord Desert, Oregon.

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#140

Lake Superior

Lake Superior

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#141

Valle De La Luna, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Valle De La Luna, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

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#142

Ploumanac'h (cote De Granit Rose), Brittany, France

Ploumanac'h (cote De Granit Rose), Brittany, France

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#143

Ngurtafur Beach, Kei Islands Moluccas Southeat Of East Indonesia

Ngurtafur Beach, Kei Islands Moluccas Southeat Of East Indonesia

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#144

White Rock - "la Grunj", Romania

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#145

Black Canyon, Colorado, Usa

Black Canyon, Colorado, Usa

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#146

Fire Mounts, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain.

Fire Mounts, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am looking at craters just like this at 4,500 m below sealevel on the SW Indian Ridge halfway to Antarctica from Cape Town South Africa! Can't take a picture of those, so this will be useful. Thanks

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Beach Of The Cathedrals, Lugo, Spain.

Beach Of The Cathedrals, Lugo, Spain.

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#148

Étrerat, France.

Étrerat, France.

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#149

Seven Lakes, Triglav National Park, Slovenia

Seven Lakes, Triglav National Park, Slovenia

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#150

Piedras Rojas, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

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#151

Garden Of The Gods, Colorado Usa

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#152

Mud Volcanoes -> Berca, Romania

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#153

Mayan City Of Calakmul, Campeche Mexico

Mayan City Of Calakmul, Campeche Mexico

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#154

Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia, Turkey

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#155

Durdle Door, South Coast, England

Durdle Door, South Coast, England

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#156

Retezat Mountains, Romania

Retezat Mountains, Romania

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#157

Mendenhall Glaisher Alaska Usa

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#158

Bigar Waterfall, Romania.

Bigar Waterfall, Romania.

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#159

Black Waterfall In Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland.

Black Waterfall In Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland.

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#160

Palouse Valley, Washington, Usa.

Palouse Valley, Washington, Usa.

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Victoria Falls Zambia

Victoria Falls Zambia

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#162

Lençois Maranhenses National Park

Lençois Maranhenses National Park

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#163

Cliffside

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#164

Muddy Volcanoes, Romania

Muddy Volcanoes, Romania

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Please check before posting. This is the 3rd picture of the same place...

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Dettifoss, Northeast Iceland

Dettifoss, Northeast Iceland

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#166

Red Valley, Arizona, Usa

Red Valley, Arizona, Usa

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#167

Miradouro Da Lua, Angola

Miradouro Da Lua, Angola

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Bungle Bungles, Australia

Bungle Bungles, Australia

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"bardenas Reales" Of Navarra, Spain.

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Morro De Rubiao Junior Botucatu Sp Brazil'

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Between Wasilla And Eagle River, Alaska Usa

Between Wasilla And Eagle River, Alaska Usa

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