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Real-life can be far, far weirder than fiction and what our imaginations can sometimes come up with, and we’ve collected the proof. What you can do with a camera is practically magical, and we’ve got a lot of respect for all types of photographers (aka Light Wizards). They can use perspective and reflections to their advantage to stage some truly mind-bending images.

Bored Panda has painstakingly hand-crafted this list, featuring some of the most impressive and coolest photos from the internet, which are incredibly hard to believe aren’t photoshopped. However, they’re completely ‘natural’ and unedited, with all of their illusory effects captured either intentionally or entirely by accident.

Scroll down for some truly impressive unedited pics that look photoshopped to the max, and upvote your fave ones. If these photos inspired you to try something similar, we’ve got an extra dose of phantasmic and fantastical photography motivation for you right over here.

Professional photographer Dominic Sberna was kind enough to answer our questions about photography, recognizing photo-editing in images, and the importance of camera angles. You'll find our full interview with him below, so be sure to scroll down and read his thoughts, Pandas.

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What A Cold Front Looks Like

Aerial view from airplane showing sharp contrast between clear farmland and dense cloud cover, an unphotoshopped real scene.

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    Space Needle In Seattle Over Clouds Looks Like The Cloud City From Star Wars

    View from airplane window showing Space Needle above thick clouds in an unphotoshopped pic that looks fake but is real

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    #3

    I Saw A Lenticular Cloud Over A Cumulus Cloud That Made It Look Like A Helicopter

    Unphotoshopped pic showing a cloud resembling a UFO above a green field next to a highway on a clear day.

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    #4

    Clouds In Harrodsburg, Kentucky. No Filter

    Unphotoshopped clouds with unusual shapes over a suburban neighborhood, showing natural phenomena that look fake but are real.

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    #5

    Schrödinger's Cat

    Cardboard box placed near a glass door reflection creating an unphotoshopped pic that looks fake but is 100% real.

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    #6

    Cat God

    White cat reflected in window looks like a cloud figure resembling a god in unphotoshopped pics that look fake but are real.

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    #7

    Perfectly Timed Picture Of My Firework

    Spiral-shaped sparks rising from bright firework against a dark background in unphotoshopped pics that look fake but real.

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    #8

    The Clearest Water In The World, Melissani Lake, Greece

    Boat with people appears to be floating above crystal clear water in an unphotoshopped pic that looks fake but is real.

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    #9

    The Perspective Makes This Dog Look Like A Big Monster

    Unphotoshopped photo of a dog mid-jump with two people and a natural hillside background, looking surreal but real.

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    #10

    My Black Cat Looks Like My White Cat’s Shadow

    Two cats, one white and one black, sitting side by side on a chair in an unphotoshopped real photo.

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    #11

    This Window Makes My Backyard Look Like It’s In 4 Different Seasons

    Silhouette of a person sitting indoors with bright autumn trees outside the window in unphotoshopped pics that look fake but are real.

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    #12

    He’s Charging Up For His Special Attack

    Cat and dogs lying on the floor with vibrant rainbow light reflections in a real unphotoshopped pic that looks fake.

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    #13

    Colour Gradient Moss

    Stone pathway with green and orange moss growing between bricks in an unphotoshopped pic that looks fake but is real.

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    #14

    The Sun Hit This Freshly-Paved Tarmac Just Right And Made A Real-Life Rainbow Road Through Polarized Lenses

    Rainbow colors appear on a rural road through a car window, an unphotoshopped pic that looks fake but is real.

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    #15

    A Shot Of Burning Man That Looks Like A Solar System

    Aerial view of a large glowing circular gathering at night with vibrant blue and orange lights, an unphotoshopped pic that looks fake.

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    #16

    Veterans' Cemetery

    Rows of white gravestones and a tree with orange leaves create a striking unphotoshopped pic that looks fake but is 100% real.

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    #17

    My Broken Antenna On My Car Looks Like A Half Sunken Boat

    Close-up of a broken car antenna base showing circuit components in unphotoshopped pics that look fake but real.

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    #18

    The Pic I Took Of This Fire Looks Like A Deer

    Person sitting near a bright campfire at night, an unphotoshopped pic that looks fake but is 100% real.

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    #19

    Any Interstellar Fans Out There?

    Library bookshelves creating an endless optical illusion with repeating reflections, an unphotoshopped pic that looks fake but is 100% real

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    #20

    My Cat Sitting On The Back Of My Chair Makes It Look Like She’s Wearing A Leather Jacket

    Young woman with glasses taking a selfie with a white cat on her shoulder in an unphotoshopped real moment.

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    #21

    Horse Lady

    Person wearing a horse-head helmet holding reins and a donut in a grassy outdoor setting, unphotoshopped real pic.

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    #22

    Found This Chili With A Perfect "Mild To Hot" Gradient

    Unphotoshopped pic of a chili pepper showing natural green to orange gradient on a wooden surface background.

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    #23

    8 Hours Worth Of Detailing A Black Car

    Highly reflective car surface creating an optical illusion of a floating tire in unphotoshopped real pic.

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    #24

    This Lava Looks Like A Pile Of Body Limbs

    Person standing near a volcanic lava hole with intricate rock formations in an unphotoshopped pic that looks fake but is real

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    #25

    By Complete Coincidence, The Trees Along This Street Matched The Colors Of The Buildings

    Colorful apartment buildings with distinct vertical stripes and trees lining the street in unphotoshopped real-life scene.

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    #26

    Floating Above A Manhole

    People walking and taking photos under blooming cherry blossom trees along a riverside path in unphotoshopped pics.

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    #27

    Entrance Of An Underwater Observatory In Lake Zug (Switzerland). I Took The Photo At The Weekend, Reminds Me The Truman Show

    Unphotoshopped pic of a person and child walking through an open door leading to a sunlit lake under bright sky.

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    #28

    I Took A Picture Of A Window With Rain On It And It Looks Like A Planet Surrounded By Millions Of Stars

    Bright light shining through a rainy window creating an unphotoshopped pic that looks fake but is 100 percent real.

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    #29

    World's Tallest Bus

    Urban street with a unique building and vintage tram showcasing unphotoshopped pics that look fake but are real.

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    #30

    The Black-And-White Costume

    Crowd of people dressed as Santa Claus with one person in grayscale outfit in unphotoshopped pics that look fake but are real.

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    #31

    My Cat Seems To Have Misplaced His Body Somewhere

    Tabby cat with only its head visible above ground, one of the unphotoshopped pics that look fake but are real.

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    #32

    The Clear Ice In My Absinthe Looks Like A Chunk Was Cut Out Of It

    Unphotoshopped pic of milky liquid with a perfect square ice cube inside, showcasing a natural optical illusion.

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    #33

    Sharp Teeth Boy

    Black dog holding a pine cone in its mouth outdoors, one of the unphotoshopped pics that look fake but are real.

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    #34

    The Tapestry Above My Bed Made A Pretty Sweet Reflection In My Coffee This Morning

    Close-up of a cup with intricate patterned reflection inside, showcasing unphotoshopped pics that look fake but are real.

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    #35

    Alternate Realities

    A couple appears to be holding hands reflected in glass, while a woman sits alone nearby in a cafe scene.

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    #36

    This Lucky Perspective Shot Makes It Look Like A Reckless Giant Snail Is Dangerously Overtaking The Car On The Turn

    View from inside a car driving on a curved road at night, showing unphotoshopped pics that look fake but are real.

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    #37

    Sat On A Bench Outside An Office And Noticed My Reflection In The Window Perfectly Fit In The Chair

    Faint reflection of a person sitting on a chair seen through glass, an unphotoshopped pic that looks fake but is real.

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    #38

    The Dew Forming On This Trampoline Is Squared Out By The Fabric

    Trampoline surface covered with scattered ice patches, creating an unphotoshopped pic that looks fake but is real.

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    #39

    Managed To Get This Perfectly Timed Photo Of My Pom Today

    Small dog standing on wooden deck surrounded by colorful bubbles in an unphotoshopped real-life moment.

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    #40

    Photo I Took On My Phone Looks Like Live Action GTA

    Sunset city traffic with palm trees and a pink car, an unphotoshopped pic that looks fake but is 100% real.

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    #41

    Shadow And Slope Makes It Look Like He’s Floating

    Unphotoshopped pic showing a man seemingly floating while texting on a city street with historic buildings in the background.

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    #42

    Power Of Shadows

    Urban alleyway with sharp contrast of bright sunlight and deep shadow creating unphotoshopped pics that look fake but are real.

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    #43

    At The Right Time Of Day, My Dog's Favorite Napping Spot Makes Him Look Really Magical

    Black dog sleeping on a couch with colorful unphotoshopped light reflections creating a rainbow effect on the wall behind.

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    #44

    Mr. Tiny Legs

    Man holding child in a restaurant, an unphotoshopped pic that looks fake but is 100% real and surprising.

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    #45

    Sausage Fingers

    Hand holding three grilled sausages wrapped in crumpled aluminum foil in a kitchen, unphotoshopped pics that look fake but real.

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    #46

    I Covered A Door In Mirror Paper Squares And Now It Looks Almost Like Some Sort Of Portal

    Distorted reflection on a door resembling melted metal or water, a surreal unphotoshopped pic that looks fake but is real.

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    #47

    The Reflection Of My TV Makes It Look Like Girl With The Pearl Earring Is In My Backyard

    Projection of a classic painting on a wooden fence creating an unphotoshopped pic that looks fake but is 100% real.

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    #48

    Spotted A Construction Worker Glitching Today

    Construction worker carrying a large white panel with a glove attached, an unphotoshopped pic that looks fake but is real.

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    #49

    We Can Now Project The News Into The Sky

    Holographic news reporter projection over city at night in unphotoshopped pics that look fake but are real




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