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Admire These Lifelike Landscape Paintings

Check out these extraordinarily lifelike landscape paintings that feel like real nature photographs.

25 of China's Hidden Treasures That All Visitors Must See

China is a land of beauty and mystery, filled with countless spots of natural, as well as man-made beauty.

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.

18 Truly Spectacular Photographs of the Cosmos

Ulderico Granger is an incredibly talented astrophotographer. His fruitful visit to Hawaii produced these truly stunning results.

Now This is What Photography is All About...

Each of these photos tells a beautiful story...

These Charming Old Paintings Are Like a Balm to Your Soul

Marvel at some of the finest landscape watercolor paintings by renowned American artist Thomas Moran.

Iceland Might Be the Most Breathtaking Place On Earth

Iceland is too beautiful to describe in words. Maybe these photos will do the trick...

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.

These Incredible Photos Will Stir the Traveler in You...

The National Geographic Photo Contest is accepting new entries for past , and they have already received some incredible images...

2015's Best Nature Photos are a True Feast for the Eyes

If you love photos that celebrate the true glory and beauty of nature, then these will leave you in awe of nature's magnificence.

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.

The World of National Geographic, 2013 - Stunning!

National geographic proves once again that it is the top world authority on all things photographed and wild. Here are The Most Amazing National Geographic photos for 2013: Animals, landscapes, places and people!

How Can These Wildlife Paintings Look So Amazingly Real?

Gape at this absolutely extraordinary collection of hyper-realistic wildlife paintings by self-taught artist Carla Grace.

These Bird Illustrations Are So Beautiful and Charming

Here is a look at 20 gorgeous paintings by the celebrated nature artist John James Audubon’s seminal book 'Birds of America'

Trust Us, Not One of These Stunning Images Is Photoshopped

Our planet is a truly magical place, enjoy this stunning collection of photos of our planet, none of which are Photoshopped!

Here Are National Geographic's Best Photos of 2018

National Geographic is synonymous with outstanding photography, and its awards are no exception. Take a look at the best National Geographic photos of 2018.

Discover How Truly Stunning Our Planet Is in 22 Pictures

Our planet is full of wonderful spots. Check out how truly stunning it is in these 22 photos.

See How Japan's Nature Changes with the Seasons

These photos depict the purest forms of nature in Japan. And they are stunning!

Breathtaking! Nature Has Never Looked This Beautiful!

Check out some of the finest photos from National Geographic's 2017 'Nature Photographer of the Year' awards.

When it Comes to Beauty, These Photos Have Captured It

Every day National Geographic releases a "Photo of the Day" - here are 15 of the best from 2017 so far.

You've Got to See This Award-Winning Aerial Photography!

Have a look at some of these incredible award-winning drone photos from Dronestagram's annual contest.

WOW! I've Never Seen Photos This Stunning Before!

These photos are so amazing my first thought was that they must have been photoshopped. Wrong. Throw your hands up in amazement at these great photographs.