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 |
2012 - A Wonderful Year for Photography!
Here's a challenge: Try your hardest NOT to love these amazing photos taken in 2012. Hate their creativity, their beautiful colors. Dislike the fascinating situations and despise the natural beauty of earth captured on camera. After you're done with
How to Create Beauty With Less, Not More.
A gorgeous series of minimalist photography that brings beauty to the eyes and peace to the mind.
These Stunning Photos of Animals Just Made Me So Happy
These are photos at their very best...
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.
Impressive Shots of 2012!
We've compiled here some of the best photos we've gotten over the year into one page, these are some of the most amusing, touching and beautiful photos we've gotten this year!
Reflections Can Create Some Breathtaking Photography
The reflections that still water can give off are incredible. It acts as nature's mirror. Take a look at 24 surreal mirrored photographs.
These Extreme Engineering Projects Will Leave You in Awe
The world is already full of amazing structures that leave us in awe, but as the following recent projects show, we always want something bigger and better!
Who Knew Stairs Could Be Such Works of Art?
Here are some of what I consider the most dazzling staircases the world has to offer.
Can You Believe Someone Actually Built These? Amazing!
These architects created something a bit difference...
15 Photos of 19th-Century Celebs Alongside Their Portraits
These vintage photos offer a unique look at what 19th-century celebrities looked like when compared to their painted portraits.
These Amazing Artworks Defy All Logic and It’s Beautiful
Zulkarnain Ismail is a Malaysian digital artist whose artworks are on the verge of realistic photography and fantasy, check out 15 of his best works.
10 Places of Worship That'll Leave You Utterly Speechless
These stunning places of worship will dazzle you with their architectural beauty and breathtaking surroundings. Located all over the world, these beautiful buildings are bound to leave you speechless.
14 Vivid Portraits of Gorgeous Rare Birds
This photographer traveled the globe in the search of the rarest and most gorgeous birds, and here are 14 of his best avian portraits...
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!
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.
11 Architectural Masterpieces Worldwide Inspired by Nature
Let’s delve into the world of organic architecture and consider 11 noteworthy examples of buildings that took their inspiration from nature.
History Doesn't Forget: Rare Historic Photos!
Here, the past is still alive and kicking, and for a few moments, we are back in those momentous time and events that shook the world not that long ago...
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.
In Pictures: Different Cultures, Different Childhoods
Photographer Massimo Bietti captures the innocence of children from all parts of our world through his lens.
The 25 Coolest Movie Posters Ever Made
Movie posters from the 1900s had a different charm. Let’s check out the best ones from that era.
15 Historical Photographs Very Few Have Seen
This collection of fantastic historical photos will leave you intrigued.
30 Dazzling Photos of Snow Covered Landscapes
Winter is magnificent, and these 30 photos taken from different corners of our planet are here to support that sentiment.
Architecture Gone Terribly Wrong: 10 Ugly Buildings
These 10 buildings have been frequently called the ugliest on the planet, do you agree?
Goldsmithing Expert Turns a Metal Blob into Pure Gold!
An amazing process of chemisty and gold-working turns this blob into pure 24 carat gold.
These Photos Will Take Your Breath Away!
A selection of stunning photos taken from the 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition!
This Dark Underground Chamber Contains Millions of Shells
This winding underground passageway contains millions of beautifully arranged shells. But why?
Take a Look At These Truly Beautiful Dog Photos!
Kristýna Kvapilová's first love in life is photographing dogs, and that's highly evident from her stunning images. Take a look at her best work here.
15 Photos Showcasing the Beauty of Cities
We collected some amazing photos of 15 big cities around the world, which are simply fun to look at!
The Small Things in Nature Are the MOST Precious!
All 22 of these genius macro shots will reveal the captivating hidden beauty of nature to you from a brand new, and much closer look
These Vintage Photos Show People Grew Up Faster Back Then
These 15 photos clearly seem to suggest that people in the past have matured much faster than people do these days...
Incredible 3D Art Brings Life to Dull and Dreary Spaces
French street artist Scaf has been winning people over with his mind-bending 3D graffiti art. Check out his best works.
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!
14 Amazing Before-And-After Pics of Our Changing World
These before-and-after pictures show how just how much time changes everything.
14 Unique and Unconventional Urban Designs That Inspire
Let’s check out some truly amazing examples of smart urban planning designs that every city in the world should take inspiration from.
See the 1890s Through the Lens of a Hidden Camera
These candid photos of 19th-century Oslo are truly remarkable. Check them out here.
Now That's What I Call Perfect Timing!
Each of these photos was taken with perfect - almost supernatural - timing!
See Just How Much Women's Fashion Changed In 200 Years
Fashion changes all the time, but how much it does change is even more remarkable when viewed from the perspective of centuries. Take a look.
Some Ceilings Keep You Dry, Some Make You GASP
Some ceilings were meant to be admired...
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've ever seen!
Would You Pay $15 Million for This Grand House?
This mansion has it all, but is it worth the money?
Dubai, the City of a Thousand and One Views!
Dubai arguably boasts the most incredible urban landscape in the entire world. Take a look at these stunning pictures of the emirate's skyline.
5 Gorgeous 18th Century Cabinets and the Secrets They Hold
These 18th century creations of furniture and mechanism take utility and art and mix them together to create something amazing.
Behold the Majestically Built Castles of Old France!
The beautiful castles of old France take me back to a different time...
These 18 Amazing City Squares Look Fit for the Gods
When I think of great cities, and wonder what makes them so beautiful, it seems so obvious: it is their amazing piazas, or squares. These are the 18 best!
10 Show-Stopping Photos of the Sunbirds of South Africa
Admire the magnificent, regal beauty of South African sunbirds in 10 stunning photos in this article
I Miss Photographers Like This One...
Ran Maltet was a French photographer and poet, who died a decade ago. He had what seemed to be a natural talent to seize upon these split seconds of comedy and philosophy, and capture them on camera.
500 Years of Living Room Design in 12 Astonishing Pictures
Admire how living room interior design has been changing for the past 500 years in 12 astonishingly beautiful pictures