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40 Pics Of Slightly Unsettling “Liminal Spaces”
If you ever find yourself in a space that brings up a feeling of ‘not knowing what’s up but something’s definitely up’ you may have encountered a liminal space. Obsessed over by fans who chase the unsettling feel, liminal spaces have become somewhat of a mysterious phenomenon surfing around the internet.
According to Imgur user RobJustice, “The liminal space is the 'crossing over' space, a space where you have left something behind, yet you are not yet fully in something else. It's a transition space.”
And thanks to the r/LiminalSpace subreddit with 237k members, we now have some of the most captivating examples to rest (or stress) our eyes on. From bowling alleys and abandoned buildings to almost surreal window views and places that feel strangely familiar although you have never been there, it’s hard not to stare for more.
And let us know how you feel about these liminal spaces in the comments below!
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#1
Uniformed Forest
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#2
A Phone Box In Snow
#3
2020
#4
No No No. Not Good
#5
Picture I Took A Few Years Ago In Poland
#6
It’s Christmas Eve And You’re All Alone
#7
Well, That's Not A Good Sign...
#8
Don't Turn The Corner
#9
Google Maps Said This Is Where I Can Find Taco Bell, And I Just Realized That The Last Car I Saw Was An Hour Ago...
Bisexual Backflipping 5 years ago
One time Google Maps told my family our hotel was down River Road, it was a long-ass gravel trail that led to literally nowhere, and we ended up with a 6-inch nail in our tire. F****n Google Maps, man.
#10
Stay On The Light. They Won't Be Able To Get You If You're On The Light
#11
It's Not Safe To Go Outside But Inside Feels Haunted
Samantha Lomb 5 years ago (edited)
naah Just feels like literally any Eastern European apartment block. I can smell the cigarettes and cats
#12
The Oval Office Between Us Presidents
#13
This Memory Belongs To Everybody And Nobody
Nigel Rodgers 5 years ago (edited)
I can hear the wipers and other cars splashing past. And of course, there's a tragic jam. Edit: I only saw this auto correct 5 days later😂🤣
#15
The Entrance To The Infinity Pool. Once You Enter, There Is No Going Back
#16
Lemme Get Some Uhhhhhhh
#17
Only A Faint Hum And My Footsteps Can Be Heard.
#18
My Grandmother’s Basement
#19
The International Space Station At Night
#20
Pool Tunnels
#21
My Friend Was Tested For Covid, This Is The Room He Waited In
#22
The Lower I Go, The Higher The Water Gets
#23
Empty Aquarium Restaurant, Made Me Feel Sad And Empty For Some Reason
Bisexual Backflipping 5 years ago
I want to say what the title does. It gives me a feeling of hopelessness
#24
No No No No No No No
#25
Dust And Laundry
#26
Aesthetic Liminality
#27
Feels Like I Shouldn't Turn Around. Just Keep Walking
#28
View From The Laundry Room Looks Fake
#29
Waiting The Turn
#30
The Exam Will Take Place Down The Hall And To The Left, Good Luck
#31
Bliss
#32
Driving To The Airport
Green Machine 5 years ago
Maybe I'm the only one, but I love fog and how it seems to transform places by changing nothing but the perspective.
#33
Blue Aesthetic
#34
Found An Artist Doing Some Pure Liminal
#36
An Old Pic I Forgot I Had On My Phone
#37
A Nice Place To Make A Best Friend That You'll Never See Again
#38
Railway
#39
Hello? I’m Here For The Conference
#40
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#41
Marte Marte Architects Presents Dramatic Exhibition Hall In Red And Black
Hermien Greeff 5 years ago
This one is gorgeous! It just needs some oversized art and sculptures and someone handing out champagne.
#42
The Infinity Room In The House On The Rock, Located Between The Cities Dodgeville And Spring Green, Wisconsin. The Room Is 218 Feet Long
#43
Empty Poolroom
#44
Liminal Space
#47
Anchorage Grand Hotel
#48
Around The Corner
#50
Those Stairs Could Lead Anywhere Or Nowhere At All.
Paul Mckay 5 years ago
Something tells me you walk up one set and appear walking down the others.
#51
Nightclub
Billy The Kid 5 years ago
This looks like the stairwell in that Madness song - one step beyond
#52
Pov: You Lost Your Mom On The Aquarium
Billy The Kid 5 years ago
You are stuck in that tunnel forever as it just goes around and around....
#53
Oz
#55
Empty Labs
#56
My Swimsuit’s Still Dripping Water!
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What do you think ?
Giovanna 5 years ago
I LOVED it. The shining vibes all over. There must be a (genetic? Neurological?) reason why this kind of scenario scares us all
mph seti 5 years ago
It's mostly places were we're used to seeing other people. It's odd and unnerving to see them empty. A while back, I worked at a 24 hour Walmart. We only closed on Xmas eve. It was really bizarre being in there when it was devoid of customers. Airports after midnight, subway stations when the trains aren't running, an empty waiting room. All are a little spooky.
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Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago
Enjoyed these. Some of them were weirdly inviting. Forbidden fruit?
Giovanna 5 years ago
I LOVED it. The shining vibes all over. There must be a (genetic? Neurological?) reason why this kind of scenario scares us all
mph seti 5 years ago
It's mostly places were we're used to seeing other people. It's odd and unnerving to see them empty. A while back, I worked at a 24 hour Walmart. We only closed on Xmas eve. It was really bizarre being in there when it was devoid of customers. Airports after midnight, subway stations when the trains aren't running, an empty waiting room. All are a little spooky.
Load More Replies... Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago
Enjoyed these. Some of them were weirdly inviting. Forbidden fruit?
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