Looking down from the heavens, these photos represent what satellites, hovering above the atmosphere, can see from high up, revealing a whole new world of shapes. The world can look more organized than it seems from down below, and these photos give a whole new meaning to the landscapes we're used to seeing. Don't miss out on the video explaining this amazing phenomenon called: "The Overview Effect". |
Bourtange, Vlagtwedde, Netherlands |
|
Barcelona, Spain |
|
309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group Tucson, Arizona, USA |
|
Central Park, New York City, New York, USA |
|
Great Wall of China, Northern China |
|
Desert Shores Community, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
|
New Bullards Bar Reservoir, Yuba County, California |
|
Residential Development, Killeen, Texas, USA |
|
Venice, Italy |
|
Vineyards, Huelva, Spain |
|
Plasticulture / Greenhouses, Almeria, Spain |
|
Durrat Al Bahrain, Bahrain |
|
Amazon Rainforest Deforestation, Para, Brazil |
The 'Overview Effect' explained: |
|
Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal, Newark, New Jersey, USA |
|
Boca Raton, Florida, USA
|
|
Venture Out RV Resort, Mesa, Arizona, USA
|
|
Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA (containers) |
|
Puente de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain
|
|
Agricultural Development, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
|
|
Our Lady of Almudena Cemetery, Madrid, Spain
|
|
Palm Island / Hibiscus Island, Miami Beach, Florida, USA |
|
Inman Yard, Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
|
Spaghetti Junction (A-3 and M-50), Madrid, Spain |
|
Agricultural Development, Loxahatchee, Florida, USA
|
|
Brøndby Haveby, Brønby Municipality, Denmark |
|
Terraced Rice Paddies, Yuanyang County, Yunnan, China
|
|
Clearcutting in the El Dorado National Forest, Georgetown, California, USA |
|
Edson, Kansas, USA |
|
Central Pivot Irrigation Fields. Ha’il, Saudi Arabia
|
|
Fall In Love With These Gorgeous Pink Lakes
The sight of a pink lake is rare, and utterly gorgeous. Fall in love with photos of pink lakes from around the world.
These Photos Prove How Colorful and Beautiful Our World Is
Our planet is so beautiful and full of color, and these photo go a long way to proving just that.
Looking Down on Earth From Heaven...
Incredible views of the earth from high above.
The Stunning Winners of the Aerial Photography Competition
These unique photos have been judged as some of the best aerial photographs in the world, each more stunning than the last.
Looking Down From a Bird's Eye, These Cities Are Stunning...
You never really appreciate the beauty of these cities until you see them from high above...
I'd Like to Inject Some Beauty Into Your Day...
Simple beauty never goes out of style...
You May Know These Photos, but Not Their History...
These photographs are so famous, there is no chance you don't know them. But do you the absolutely incredible stories that led to those moments?
This Street Photographer Left His Grandson a Real Treasure
Dylan Scalet finally had time to digitalize the photographs he inherited from his grandfather during lockdown. What he found was incredible.
The Art of Timing Photos is Mesmerizing! #9's My Favorite
A moment or two later and these photos would be ordinary photos instead of works of arts.
These Brilliantly Clever Adverts Turned Heads - 15 Pics
Now this is how you make an ad!
The Best of Black & White Photography: Award-Winning Pics
Marvel at the astonishing winners of the Monochrome Photography Awards 2023.
Up Close and Personal With Nature: 17 Award-Winning Photos
Here are some of the amazing winners of the Close-Up Photographer of the Year 2023 awards.
History Really Starts to Come Alive When You Add Color
If you love history then you'd better hold onto your hat. Discover a collection of 20 colorized historical photos alongside the original monochrome photos for reference
16 Of the Best Astronomy Photographs Ever Taken
The wonders of our universe in 16 glorious photos.
14 Before & After Cleaning Pics That'll Satisfy Your Eyes
Here is a look at some before and after cleaning photos of everyday things that will make you go on a cleaning spree.
These Photos Show How Our World Is Just Full of Surprises!
We are blessed to inhabit this Earth - think of all the beautiful things that you've seen! Here are 21 photos to prove that the world is full of surprises.
Even Grown-Ups Can't Resist These Amazing Playgrounds!
This Danish company creates such incredible playgrounds that your kids will never want to go home!
20 Photos That Celebrate the Spectacular Colors of our World
The right color palette can turn a regular photo into a work of art. This post contains 20 photos that showcase colorful places around the world.
The Universe's Greatest Photographs: 12 Contest Winners
Have a look at these stunning photograph winners from Wikipedia's tenth annual photography contest. They'll blow your mind.
Could You Imagine Waking Up to These Rooms with a View?
Wouldn't you love to own a room with a view like this?
These Things Are So Big That They Almost Beggar Belief
There are creatures and architecture that are on a relatively normal scale, and there are those that are just massive. Take a look at these 20 photos.
These Wonderful Pictures Are Proof of Nature’s Wonders
If we don't preserve and defend it, nature may disappear - this is why the Nature Conservancy holds an annual photography competition.
Discover How Some Really Famous Images Were Staged
The images you're about to see are some of the most famous from the 19th and 20th centuries, but they're all fake! Here they are.
Polish Castles: Having a Look at Some Architectural Beauty
Flying above the beautiful castles of ancient Poland.
15 Out-of-This-World Hotels You Simply Won't Believe
These brand new around-the-world hotels offer incredible views from some spectacular, exotic locations. You'd never want to leave these hotels.
15 Gripping Images Reflecting the Duality of Life on Earth
A look at a collection of digital collages that show how some people from different regions have completely opposite lives from one another.
Click These Old Photos to See Them in Full Color!
It's fascinating to think that now, we can actually see the past better than we could 30 years ago! Here you'll find 16 classic photos, click on each one to see it in full color.
Stunning Underwater Photography That'll Make Your Jaw Drop
A selection of stunning photos taken from the Underwater Photography Contest 2017.
Have You Seen These Beautiful Churches?
Churches are beautiful and peaceful places that always manage to put me in a relaxed state of mind. Perhaps it is their beauty or their design, but this amazing feeling is even more powerful at these 22 most iconic and majestic of churches.
14 Amazing Before-And-After Pics of Our Changing World
These before-and-after pictures show how just how much time changes everything.
See Vintage Post-War New York in All Its Photogenic Glory
Take a trip down memory lane with some fabulous and fascinating vintage photos of New York City as it used to be in the glory of the post-war period...
These Photos Were Captured Just at the Right Moment...
These amazing photos were each shot at exactly the right moment for hilarious, beautiful and incredible photographs. Take a look!
20 Fascinating Cross Sections Explained
Look at these 20 fascinating cross-sections of various things found in the world, from flowers to weapons and different mechanisms!
These Vintage Photos Left an Indelible Mark on History
Ever seen Einstein in a leather jacket or the Lincoln Memorial half-finished? These historical photos will show you famous faces and places in a new light
Can You Believe Someone Actually Built These? Amazing!
These architects created something a bit difference...
35 Classic National Geographic Photos You'll NEVER Forget
National Geographic's Best Photo Collection presents stunning contest winners.
These Photos Bring to Life the Most Beautiful Reflections
These photographs are really spectacular. The conditions were exactly right for the photographers to capture these images. Enjoy the stillness here.
These Incredible Photos Will Take Your Breath Away!
Enjoy some of the most spectacular photos from the Smithsonian Magazine's 15th annual contest.
Let These Wonderful Photos Fill Your Day with True Joy
These pictures tell some beautiful stories, and all of them unite to make you feel that life is a joy!
Some Photos Are Worth Much More Than Words
Amazing photos of fantastic moments in time, captured for posterity. They don't need descriptions, they just are.
These Vintage Celebrity Photos From the Past Are a Delight
Time for some nostalgia! Check out these rarely seen photos of old school celebrities.
27 Wintry Log Cabins to Escape to During the Holidays
If you've already got your dream home, chances are you haven't imagined your dream log cabin yet. Have a gawp at these 27 winter wonders.
These Photographers Got Their Timing Absolutely Spot On!
These perfectly timed photographs are proof that you don’t need to be a professional photographer to take awesome pictures.
These Pics Were Taken On a 40000 Km Journey Through Europe
This Belgian photographer traveled no less than 40,000 kilometers to photograph the peaks of Europe. Take a look at his amazing photos right here.
22 Celebrities Who Make Getting Older Look So Cool
These celebrities are ageless!
Incredible Photography: Winning Photos of the Micro World
These photos are some of the most incredible macro photographs in the world, zooming in on the tiniest things in our world and making them as clear and as beautiful as daylight.