These photos need no introduction, in truth. Their power shines through the still image and touches our hearts and minds. From various stages in our history, these photos have kept their power to evoke strong emotion and great awe. |
Missionary reaching out to starving boy. |
Heart surgeon after a 23 hour heart transplant with very little resources and only one assistant (who is currently sleeping in the corner). |
Father and son after 60 years (1949-2009). |
12 year old Brazilian boy playing the violin at the funeral of the teacher that helped him escape poverty. |
Russian soldier playing an abandoned piano, Chechnya, 1994. |
This teen had just found out his brother was killed. |
Christians form a protective circle around praying Muslims in the midst of the 2011 uprisings in Egypt. |
Firefighter making sure a koala has water after the horrible bush fires of 2009, Victoria, Australia. |
Female soldier reunited with her daughter after serving in Iraq for 7 months |
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Homeless men wait to receive free food outside a mosque in New Delhi, India. |
Zanjeer was a heroic dog that saved thousands of lives during the Mumbai blasts of 1993 by detecting more than 3,329 kg of explosive material, 249 hand grenades, 600 detonators and 6406 rounds of ammunition. He died in 2000 and was buried with many honors and attendants. |
The man who jumped from the towers on 9/11. |
Child trying to get his alcoholic father to stand. |
These lovers embraced one last time as a factory collapsed on their heads. |
Sunset as is seen from Mars. |
5 year old gypsy child having a cigarette. In the gypsy community of St. Jacques, Southern France, it is not rare for a small boy to smoke. |
Leao the dogs sits for the 2nd consecutive day at the burial site of its owner, who died in a landslide. |
A Russian veteran of WW2 finally finds the old tank in which he spent most of the war. It was standing as a monument in a small town. |
The famous "Wait For Me Daddy" photograph taken in New Westminster, Canada, 1940. |
Flower power: Protesting the Vietnam War, 1967. |
A woman sits amidst the wreckage caused by a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami, northern Japan, 2011. |
Greg Cook hugs his dog Coco after finding her inside his destroyed home in Alabama following the Tornado in March 2012 |
Russian soldiers preparing for the Battle of Kursk, July 1943 |
During massive floods in Cuttack City, India, in 2011, a heroic villager saved numerous stray cats by carrying them with a basket balanced on his head |
The Graves of a Catholic woman and her Protestant husband, Holland, 1888 |
A Very Special Friendship...
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Fall In Love With These Gorgeous Pink Lakes
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Now This is What Photography is All About...
Each of these photos tells a beautiful story...
I've Never Seen Such Fascinating & Moving Photos Before!
Get ready to have a look at some of the most touching and fascinating sights you'veĀ ever seen!
Each of These Photos Has a Fascinating Story to Tell.
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Switch All the Lights Off ā The Stars Shine Just for You
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What Did the Earliest Photographs Look Like?
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Amazing Re-Touched Photos of England Back in the Old Days
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Time Transforms Everything - 15 Incredible Photos
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The Incredible Sights You Won't See Every Day...
20 unbelievable photos showing amazing scenes of history, science and nature, that will make you think.
Ten Most Impressive Castles in the Far East
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Who Knew Stairs Could Be Such Works of Art?
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This Common Waterhole Attracts a Huge Variety of Wildlife
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20 Cool X-Rays of People, Animals & Objects Explained
Seeing how various animals, objects, and even human body parts look in an X-ray scan reveals many fascinating hidden details about them!
Come Enjoy an Innovative Type of Underwater Photography
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Nature Used All Possible Colors to Create These Animals
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20 Decorating Ideas for Hiding Unsightly Household Items!
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Some Ceilings Keep You Dry, Some Make You GASP
Some ceilings were meant to be admired...
15 Mind-Bending Photos That Seem Fake but are 100% Real
Itās hard to believe these astonishing pictures havenāt been photoshopped.
21st Century Architecture is Really Stunning to Behold...
While modern architecture can be divisive, there's no denying it makes you sit up and take notice. Here are 14 stunning examples of 21st Century architecture.
Make Your Home Even Better With These Awesome Ideas
If you're looking to do a spot of home redecorating, these ideas will inspire you to greatness!
Welcome to Europe's Skyscraper Capital
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16 Pics That Reveal the Rarely-Seen Side of Things
These pictures show us the rarely seen side of things that might surprise you.
You've Got to See These Rare Celebrity Pics from the Past!
Enjoy this amazing collection of vintage celebrity pictures!
16 Pictures That Will Make You See the World Differently...
Thanks to the following series of images, your point of view about different things is going to change. Just take a look for yourself!
Take a Look At These Truly Beautiful Dog Photos!
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View the Winning Photographs From the Siena Photo Awards
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14 Examples of Stunning Infrastructure That Inspire Awe
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19 Pictures That Prove Your Eyes and Brain Are Lying to You
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Are These Weirdest Houses Ever Built?
n this video, we're taking you on a journey to meet the weirdest houses in the world, looking very different to the ones we're used to.
Macro Photography: The Majestic World of Tiny Creatures
Tri Setyo Widodo is a talented macro photographer who specializes in taking photos of insects and other tiny creatures. Here are some of his stunning photographs!.
Learn 10 Amazing Facts About the World's Tallest Buildings
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15 Gripping Images Reflecting the Duality of Life on Earth
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16 Seriously Confusing Pics You Need To See Twice
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These 18 Amazing City Squares Look Fit for the Gods
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Can You Believe Someone Actually Built These? Amazing!
These architects created something a bit difference...
INTERACTIVE: These Buildings Become Gorgeous at Night...
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In Pictures - Black & White Photography Awards 2023!
Check out the astonishing winning images from the 2023 Black & White Photo Contest.
10 Show-Stopping Photos of the Sunbirds of South Africa
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These Photos Have Amazed the World...
From the epic majesty of our galaxy to the pure, simple beauty of a tortoise interacting with a butterfly, these photos are wonderful.
Incredible! A Glimpse Into What Ancient Rome Looked Like
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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.
Stunning Drone Photography of Temples Across Asia
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Some Photos Require No Explanation Whatsoever!
Here are 16 photos, all of which speak more than a thousand words by themselves.
Now That's What I Call Perfect Timing!
Each of these photos was taken with perfect - almost supernatural - timing!
The Wildlife of Britain Has Never Looked More Amazing
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