With the advent of digital technology, where image manipulation is at our fingertips, it's natural to be suspicious when looking at striking or surreal photographs. The world, however, is full of astonishing phenomena and experiences that, at times, contradict our grasp of reality. Here, we've put together a collection of mind-bending photos that appear so unbelievable they could be mistaken for clever Photoshop creations. However, rest assured that these incredible photographs are 100% authentic.
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These Confusing Pictures Will Make You Look Twice...
You will need to look at these pictures twice to properly understand them.
10 Funny Photos Taken Just One Second Before "Disaster"
These hilarious photos were taken just a few moments before “tragedy” struck someone.
Perfectly Timed Photographs That’ll Make You Look Twice
These photographs capture some moments of perfect timing and coincidences that create optical illusions you need to look at twice!
Click! Moments of Hilarity, Horror and Beauty Shot on Cam!
These photographs were taken at the perfect time, to capture the funniness, surprise or beauty of some moments in life
These Designers Did SUCH a Great Job! 19 Handy Innovations
These creative design innovations should be more popular than they are, as they are so very clever and useful!
Nature Used All Possible Colors to Create These Animals
Nature is filled with beautiful animals, plants and insects, with magnificent colors and shapes. The dazzling colors of these animals can only be found in nature, see for yourself in the photos below.
10 Risky Roads You'd Have to be Insane to Drive On
There are some road networks that top the polls in world's most dangerous roads. This clip takes a look at 10 risky roads you won't want to drive on.
10 Tips for Getting the Best Out of Your Photos
Do you want to know how to take better travel and vacation shots than anyone you know? Read these 10 tips and never look back.
Amazing Re-Touched Photos of England Back in the Old Days
1920s England was the not tremendously jolly, civilized and the most important nation in world politics. These colored photos will show you what it was like.
25 Pictures That Will Make You Take a Second Look
These quick photographers have managed to get some pretty nifty shots of some truly amazing and bizarre things in this world.
These Photos of Myanmar Are Absolutely Stunning
Kyaw Kyaw Winn is a very talented photographer from Myanmar. Here is a selection of some of his best shots.
These Buildings Are Marvels of Human Creation!
Skyscrapers are the wonders of man-made construction technology and in the following article, you'll see 11 stunning buildings that will truly astonish you.
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.
What An Unbelievable Work of Art by This Talented Builder
This video shows you, with the help of a time lapse, all the efforts that went into rebuilding a miniature but exact model of the infamous ship, The Titanic.
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.
Some Photos Require No Explanation Whatsoever!
Here are 16 photos, all of which speak more than a thousand words by themselves.
Incredible! A Glimpse Into What Ancient Rome Looked Like
This video depicts a 3D rendering of what Rome looked like in 320AD.
16 Historical Pictures That’ll Bring Back Memories…
"It is a mistake to think that the past is dead," said Will Durant, and these 16 pictures prove him right...
These National Geographic Photos All Won Awards
These beautiful photos are all winners and runner ups of National geographic's travelers' photography competition.
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 Thanksgiving Decorations are a Feast for the Eyes
These delightful Thanksgiving decorations will get you into the holiday spirit.
I Can't Believe People Go to Such Lengths For a Photo!
Get ready to see some of the most epic and creative photos ever snapped!
These Natural Optical Illusions Are Stunning!
Sometimes, chance creates better compositions than any art director ever could. All of these stunning nature photos will make you look twice.
7 Incredible Ancient Engineering Feats to Astound You
Our ancient ancestors were incredible engineers as you're about to learn from this infographic.
These Can't Be Real! 14 Stunning Celebrity Drawings
Artist Matheus Macedo creates incredibly realistic portraits of celebrities. Take a look at his best works.
The CRAZIEST Images Caught on Google Street View
Google Earth sometimes digs up the strangest things.
20 Stunning Photos of Women in the Most Gorgeous Dresses!
Get ready to appreciate a showcase of the most outstanding pieces of fashion along with some of the most picturesque locations on the planet. Enjoy!
Now This is What Photography is All About...
Each of these photos tells a beautiful story...
"Andean Architecture" - The Style That’s Sweeping Bolivia
In El Alto, Bolivia- the fastest growing city in the world in recent years - there's a real architectural revolution happening that you have to see to believe!
20 Previously Unseen 20th-Century Celebrity Portraits
Enjoy this beautiful collection of unseen 20th-century celebrity portraits by the famous American photographer Philippe Halsman.
From an Unsightly Tree Stump to a Garden's Centerpiece!
If you have a tree stump in your garden that you can't get rid of, why not turn it into something beautiful?
View Amazing Animated Photos of Landscapes Past & Present
Landscapes change enormously over time, and these photos capture that fact better than ever. Here are 12 landscapes photographed in the past and present.
16 Of the Best Astronomy Photographs Ever Taken
The wonders of our universe in 16 glorious photos.
These Pictures Look Like They Were Taken In Another World
The pictures you're about to see appear as if they were taken on another planet. Enjoy these 23 amazing extraterrestrial-looking pictures.
These Are the Most Visually Stunning Castles In England
There aren't many architectural sites in the world that are as impressive as an English castle. Here are the 7 most visually impressive in the country.
Simply Majestic! 14 Vivid and Vital Wild Animal Photos
Capturing the personality of wild animals on film is a challenging task, but these 14 photos prove that it's possible and worth it!
Stunning Drone Photography of Temples Across Asia
Talented photographer Eleonora Costi traveled through 7 Asian countries and captured stunning shots of the most unique looking temples
Rare Photos From Decades Gone By Show What Life Was Like
Take a look at a collection of rarely seen photos from decades gone by. These photo show how far mankind has progressed.
19 Images of Deceptive Moments You’ll Never See in Reality
Photographers have a lot of tricks up their sleeve, and these 19 images will be a little daunting to your senses.
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!
Amsterdam 100 Years Ago: Incredible Old Photos!
Have a look at some of George Hendrik Breitner's photography, which captures Amsterdam as it was in the late 19th Century and the early 1900s.
The Stunning Beach Art of Jon Foreman
Here is a series of some photos showing unique beach art that has been created by Jon Foreman
15 Famous People In History That Were Really Good-Looking
A collection of 15 vintage photos that prove that some of the famous figures in history were quite attractive...
Wow! These Beautiful Travel Photos Are out of This World!
Some of the photos from National Geographic's 2017 Travel Photographer of the Year Competition. These are absolutely stunning!
These Bathroom Sinks are Not Designs You See Every Day
Modern designers have cleverly invented some of the most creative and fun washbasin designs you’ll lay your eyes across.