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The Top 75 Pictures of the Year for 2013

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Update: if you liked this post, you’ll adore our latest post on the 38 Most Haunting Abandoned Places on Earth HERE.

Following on from our very successful blog “100 of the Best Street Art Images of 2013” (see HERE), we’ve widened the net and thanks to the guys over at Sifter, we bring you the Top 75 Pictures of 2013. All credit goes to the individual photographers and their inspiring visions of our beautiful planet. What’s your favorite?

 

75. THE FACE OF AN ICEBERG

 iceberg-face-antarcticaPhotograph by strummingmusic on Reddit

74. AIRPLANE VIEW OF A DISTANT STORM

 distant-storm-cloud-seen-from-airplane-windowPhotograph by HALEY LUNA

73. METICULOUSLY DISMANTLED VW GOLF

 exploded view volkswagen golf MK2Photograph by HANS HANSEN

72. OPEN WATER ROLL CLOUD

 roll-cloud-off-coast-of-brazilPhotograph by Capt. Andreas M. van der Wurff via EPOD

71. THE TALLEST WATERFALL IN THE WORLD

angel-falls-from-belowPhotograph by Adam Klukowski (ENT108) | klucznik.net

70. AN ALBINO HUMPBACK WHALE

white-humpback-whale-albino-migalooPhotograph by JENNY DEAN

69. INVISIBLE REFLECTION

woman-holding-mirror-on-grass-reflectionPhotograph by LAURA WILLIAMS

68. PORTLAND’S FAMOUS JAPANESE MAPLE

Japanese Maple, Portland, ORPhotograph by SCOTT MCCRACKEN

67. MEXICO’S GIANT CRYSTAL CAVE

giant-crystal-cave-Naica-mexicoPhotograph by Alexander Van Driessche

66. GRAND CANYON LIGHT SHOW

grand-canyon-lightning-storm-rolf-maederPhotograph by ROLF MAEDER

65. LONE CHAMOIS ABOVE THE CLOUDS

chamois-above-clouds-high-tatras-slovakiaPhotograph by RADO GADOCZI

64. THE GORGE AT WATKINS GLEN

watkins-glen-gorge-rainbow-bridge-new-yorkPhotograph by Peter Rivera

63. IRIDESCENT ANTARCTICA

Polar stratospheric clouds nacreous clouds antarctica by deven stross (1)Photograph by DEVEN STROSS

62. LOOK AT THIS BABY MUSK OX

A baby Musk Ox just a few weeks old.Photograph by Randy Kokesch

61. UFO SPOTTED IN SEATTLE

seattle-fog-space-needle-looks-like-ufoPhotograph by NothingI5True on Reddit


 

60. COLOGNE CATHEDRAL DURING WWII

cologne-cathedral-world-war-2-black-and-whitePhotograph via Kevin Trotman (The Rocketeer on Flickr)

59. HONG KONG AT NIGHT

hong-kong-skyline-at-night-from-victoria-peakPhotograph by SPRENG BEN

58. THE WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES

Waitomo Glowworm Caves north island new zealandPhotograph via waitomo.com

57. WATERSPOUTS OVER THE ADRIATIC

Waterspouts-Over-the-Adriatic-SeaPhotograph by ROBERTO GIUDICI (via epod.usra.edu)

56. THE FULL CIRCLE RAINBOW

full-circle-rainbow-reflectionPhotograph by JENNIFER HANNUX/Northeast Kingdom Photography

55. THE STUDLEY TOOL CHEST

ho-studley-tool-chestPhotograph by GREG SUTTER

54. EARTH FROM THE DARK SIDE OF SATURN

earth-from-dark-side-of-saturn-nasa-you-are-herePhotograph by NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute

53. PRAISE THE SUN

Sovereign of the SunPhotograph by Anton Jankovoy | jankovoy.com

52. SAN FRANCISCO IS STEEP

san-francisco-hills-perspective-straightenedPhotograph by Håkan Dahlström | dahlstroms.com

51. IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT

kawika-singson-standing-on-lava-shoes-tripod-on-firePhotograph of KAWIKA SINGSON | Taken by Chris Hirata

50. SAN FRANCISCO FOG

san-francisco-fogPhotograph by David Yu

49. YALE’S RARE BOOK AND MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY

Yale-University-Beinecke-Rare-Book-and-Manuscript-LibraryPhotograph by Lauren Manning

 
48. SUNSET IN SANTORINI
  sunset-oia-santorini-greecePhotograph by PEDRO SZEKELY on Flickr  
 
47. THE SKY WHALE
  sky-whale-pigeon-pointPhotograph by (nz)dave on Flickr  
 
46. WHEN ART MEETS NATURE
  street art by Nuxuno Xan Fort De France MartiniqueArtwork by Nuxuno Xän | Photograph by Rosali Rodrigues  
 
45. SHELF CLOUD OVER TIMISOARA
  shelf-cloud-over-timisoara-romania-ervin-boerPhotograph by ERVIN BOER  
 
44. PONTHUS’ BEECH
  Ponthus' BeechPhotograph by CHRISTOPHE KICIAK  
 
43. FLYBY ECLIPSE
  airplaine-crosses-partial-solar-eclipsePhotograph by PHILLIP CALAIS  
 
42. UNDERWATER PERFECTION
  UntitledPhotograph by SARAH LEE  
 
41. POOLSIDE MOUNTAIN VIEW
  cambrian infinity pool view swiss alps adelboden switzerlandPhotograph by The Cambrian Hotel  

 

 
 
40. YOKOHAMA CHERRY BLOSSOMS IN BLOOM
  cherry-blossoms-in-bloor-yokohama-japan-hanamiPhotograph by AGUSTIN RAFAEL REYES  
 
39. BARN CONVERSION
  barn-conversion-seagull-house-devon-england-james-roderickDesigned and Built by Roderick James Architects | Carpenter Oak  
 
38. FACE PLANT
  face-plant-double-exposurePhotograph by Archie Campbell | archiecampbell.co.uk
 
37. THE MULTICOLORED ICEBERG
  multicolored-striped-icebergPhotograph by Øyvind Tangen  
 
36. JUST ROOM ENOUGH ISLAND
  just room enough island Thousand IslandsPhotograph by Omegatron on Wikimedia Commons  
 
35. THE ROMAN POOL AT HEARST CASTLE
  blue-indoor-tiled-roman-pool-hearst-castlePhotograph by Trey Ratcliff @ stuckincustoms.com  
 
34. ABANDONED RAILWAY IN PARIS
  Petite Ceinture de Paris #12Photograph by Mister Boubou on Flickr  
 
33. THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR
  two-kids-under-a-banana-leaf-in-the-rain-indonesiaPhotograph by Kendisan Seruyan  
 
32. THE ROCKY WAVE
  20070218 The Wave, Coyote Buttes North, Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness, Arizona 026Photograph by G.A. KOUT | gakout.tumblr.com  
 
31. THE ANCIENT BANYAN TREE
  ancient-banyan-big-island-hawaii-james brandonPhotograph by JAMES BRANDON  
 
30. FOREST ON SHIPWRECK ISLAND
  SS AyrfieldPhotograph by Bruce Hood | brucehoodphotography.com  
 
29. FIRST FLIGHT
  baby-common-goldeneye-ducks-leaving-nest-flying-for-first-timePhotograph by naturen-ar-fantastisk.blogspot.com  
 
28. MOONRISE TIME-LAPSE OVER LA
  moonrise-timelapse-over-laPhotograph by Dan Marker-Moore @ DANOR.ST  
 
27. GLACIAL WATERFALLS
  Melting Ice CapPhotograph by KEENPRESS Photography | keenpress.com  
 
26. JUST A BIG CAT
  close-up-of-lion-licking-pawPhotograph by Solara Santoni (TheWildKid on deviantART)  
 
25. A HORIZON RAINBOW IN PARIS
  Photograph by BERTRAND KULIK  
 
24. KAMCHATKA ICE CAVE, RUSSIA
  Photograph by MARC SZEGLAT @ vulkane.net  
 
23. WORLD’S COOLEST SUBWAY ENTRANCE
  Photograph by ABIGAIL GAWITH (alg24 on Flickr)
 
22. THE TSUNAMI CLOUD
  Photograph by GARY BRINK (photofrenzy2000 on Flickr)  
 
21. AURORA ASTRALIS FROM SPACE
  Photograph courtesy of NASA/JSC/JOE ACABA  
 
20. WAVES OF TIME
  Photograph by CHELL HILL  
 
19. COOLEST. DUCK. EVER.
  Photograph via ubomw on Reddit  
 
18. THE EDGE OF INSANITY
  Photograph by JOE MCNALLY | www.joemcnally.com  
 
17. DOWN THE SPIRAL
  Photograph by User:Colin / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-3.0  
 
16. WHISKEY ON THE ROCKS
  Photograph by THE TOWN SHERIFF on Flickr  
 
15. THE STAINED GLASS MAPPARIUM
  Photograph by BOB SACHA for National Geographic  
 
14. MOON JELLY
  Photograph by ALEXANDER SEMENOV  
 
13. FORCES OF NATURE
  Photograph by MARTIN RIETZE @ mrietze.com  
 
12. COAL TRAIN AT SUNSET
  Photograph by TOM DANNEMAN (MRL 390 on Flickr)  
 
11. LOOKING DOWN FROM LION’S HEAD
  Photograph by trottin-the-globe.tumblr.com  
 
10. DUCT TAPE LANDSCAPE
  Artwork by Takahiro Iwasaki | Photograph by Owen Houhoulis  
 
9. THIS IS NORWAY
  Photograph by Simo Räsänen
8. TRIPPY ICE EFFECT AFTER FLOOD

Photograph by Willyyz on Reddit

7. THE EYE OF THE MOON

Photograph by LYNN SESSIONS | dreambreeze.com

6. THE SPACE ‘SELFIE’

Photograph by NASA

5. CLOUD CITY, DUBAI

Photograph by SEBASTIAN OPTIZ | AblazeWithLight.com

4. CONTRAST IN KRAKOW

Photograph by MARTIN RYCZEK

3. BRUSSELS FLOWER CARPET

Photograph by GASTON BATISTINI

2. NATURE OVERTAKES THE GREAT WALL

Photograph by TREY RATCLIFF @ StuckInCustoms.com

1. SUNRISE AT EASTER ISLAND

Photograph by PIERRE LESAGE

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Comments

106 responses to “The Top 75 Pictures of the Year for 2013”

  1. Ion Popescu Avatar
    Ion Popescu

    Thanks and very nice! Can I copy these photo ?

  2. Anna Avatar
    Anna

    OMG!!! two words. amazing. photos

  3. scott Avatar
    scott

    I like to writings thing dat no one reads.

  4. Matthias Avatar
    Matthias

    beautiful pictures

  5. Fondos HD Avatar
    Fondos HD

    Amazing photos. Thanks!

  6. saman Avatar
    saman

    wooooow! very nice and beautiful pictures.

  7. Ted Bolla Avatar
    Ted Bolla

    71 Angel Falls, it’s discovery was fascinating.
    63 Totally FASCINATING !
    57 i HAVE SEEN 2, BUT 4? wow!
    55 Who was Studley?
    51 I’d like to see the video that followed
    37 what made the candy stripes in the ice?
    23 & the story is?
    19 Cool dude duck – YEAH !
    13 Who else saw the ‘man’ in the lightning?
    11 Lions Hear where?

    I’d like to copy some for my wall.

    anyone

    1. tom sandrs Avatar
      tom sandrs

      the lions head is in Cape Town, South Africa

  8. robyn Avatar
    robyn

    That is not a ufo over seattle! It is the space needle!! are you kidding me

    1. Bren Avatar
      Bren

      Fairly certain they were kidding…

    2. Nate Avatar
      Nate

      If you saw the the uploader’s name “NOTHINGI5REAL” you would know they weren’t serious….

    3. Fernando Avatar
      Fernando

      yes they are

  9. Anne Amore Avatar
    Anne Amore

    I noticed most pictures of beauty are shot looking up…curious…very enjoyable. Many thanks.

  10. StrugaruI Avatar
    StrugaruI

    Awesome! We really have an amazing world…

  11. Laura @Travelocafe Avatar
    Laura @Travelocafe

    In 2013 Brussels did not have the Flower Carpet. In fact 2013 marked the beginning of a new festival called Floralientime that will take place every second year.

  12. em Avatar
    em

    Hate to be That Guy, buy at least 3 of these aren’t from 2013. (4, 11, 34). It doesn’t make the pictures any less gorgeous, but I’m sure there were 3 pics from 2013 which could have easily replaced them.

  13. Shelley Cormac Avatar
    Shelley Cormac

    Wow we have some very talented people in this world. they make it a better place.

  14. philip marcou Avatar
    philip marcou

    Uplifting …..

  15. Ali Avatar
    Ali

    Some of them are really awesome!!! People who posted these are great. Gyus you’re cooooool even not all of them have impressed me. Bravo, keep collecting images!

  16. Jacqueline Avatar
    Jacqueline

    With some exceptions, I was disappointed with the overall choices made here. I have seen, on varying sites, much better photography and more interesting subject matter. Some of these pictures I have already seen on other sites. Sorry, artFido. But, you tried. And after all, it’s a matter of opinion, isn’t it?

  17. Margaret Avatar
    Margaret

    Beautiful images . . . manipulated or not. But can ducklings really fly with such small wings?

    1. Deb Avatar
      Deb

      Nope. But they do actually jump out of their nest to the ground, which is often five or more feet up. Many people consider this their ‘first flight’. And considering their size and the distance that they fall, I’m inclined to agree with those people lol.

  18. Oluwatosin Adeleye Omoniyi Avatar
    Oluwatosin Adeleye Omoniyi

    very cool pictures

  19. Joyce Moore Avatar
    Joyce Moore

    Daniel, Love your MOON!!!!!!!!! Hugs, Grandma

  20. Genius Avatar
    Genius

    Wow simply amazing especially the ones on the top of the world views , they simply gave me goosebumps ! O.o

  21. Kipling Douglas Avatar
    Kipling Douglas

    Very interesting and amusing pictures which are seldom seen. I happen to know the tree in Hawaii; it is a sight to see. Congrats to the photographer or photographers, its a job well done.

    Kipling Douglas

  22. Vann Helms Avatar
    Vann Helms

    For those of you who believe that any photo enhanced by computer manipulation should be relagated to a separate category, keep in mind that great photographers like Imogene Cunningham, Ansel Adams, Paul Strand, Edward Weston, and all other award winning photographic artists arrived at their final product only after countless hours spent in the darkroom manipulating their original negatives, not unlike today’s award winning photographers who might spend hours working on their original raw digital files. Art is art….

    1. Will Martin Avatar
      Will Martin

      Well said, almost every picture I keep gets at least a little tweaking.

  23. Larry D. Jensen Avatar
    Larry D. Jensen

    Nice visual gift for 2014!

  24. Marika Herskovic Ph.D. Avatar
    Marika Herskovic Ph.D.

    We like the artwork of Harry Weisburd. He is an exceptionally talented, highly trained master of human expression.

  25. Nicola Avatar
    Nicola

    Invisible reflection! Life is just an illusion – I love it!!

  26. Philip Avatar
    Philip

    Why is 60. COLOGNE CATHEDRAL DURING WWII, listed here? doesn’t it say top 75 pictures of 2013? pretty sure WWII was not during 2013.

    1. artfido Avatar
      artfido

      Hi Philip. We should have explained this one a little better. This is a long lost photo that was re-discovered in 2013 and restored by the photographer. :)

  27. Kgary Avatar
    Kgary

    Regarding the initial comment from the Editor. Didn’t read every single comment, but would it not be interesting to see the unretouched photographs in comparison?

  28. J Keenan Avatar
    J Keenan

    I love these photographs, thanks so much!

  29. Ed Avatar
    Ed

    Some of these photos are very nice. Regarding the comments about photo alteration; many of these photos are artistic renditions but not reality. So this is where I draw the line on most of these pictures, many of these are more artistic impressions using photoshop or similar tools which is fine, it’s art, it’s someone providing their interpretation of how they’d imagine the scene. But calling many of these enhanced photos the best photography is a stretch. Touching up a photo, adjusting the contrast, brightness, etc., to compensate for shortcomings inherent in all cameras, to have the photo match what was seen with the human eye, that is true photography. People can enjoy the art, there is nothing wrong with that and I think sometimes people enjoy the fantasy more than real life, much like watching movies, but I have much more respect for what is true and natural versus someones attempt to enhance the reality. It’s my opinion; I just don’t think anyone can make it better than what nature provided. So I’d classify most of these photos, not all, as excellent photoshop art, and be certain, there is a lot of skill involved, but it’s not the photography as much as the photoshop skill to render many of these images, and there needs to be a distinction.

    1. Jill Avatar
      Jill

      I agree with Ed. I did enjoy these images but Photoshoped images are a different art than photography and can be very beautiful, but I prefer the real thing. – I have been a natural authentic Photographer for 30 years.

    2. TomW Avatar
      TomW

      So well said, Ed, I was thinking that as I was strolling through. We must never blur the line between photography and photographs that are computer altered. Yes, they are an art form but nature is so beautiful we must remember that it is real. So while I enjoyed scrolling through I was also aware that it was not really photography and titling the presentation as such is not accurate or fair to nature and to photographers.

    3. Richard Avatar
      Richard

      While I agree to a large extent with the argument that overly photoshopped or otherwise altered photos are more art than photography, then the same philosophy should apply to black & white photos….if we only consider it “photography” if it is as the eye sees it, or how it appears in nature, that’s a pretty narrow range of photos that “rise above”. In fact, one might argue that some processes, such as HDR (when done conservatively) actually present an image truer to reality than a straight-on photograph, which is limited by the range of exposure possible under highly contrasting light conditions.

    4. Terry Talbot Avatar
      Terry Talbot

      Ansel Adams enhanced his photos with dodging and burning. All photos are altered images, altered by the lens and altered by the capture medium – whether film or digital imaging. In photography nothing is real, and everything is real.

      1. Jon Anderson Avatar
        Jon Anderson

        Yes, but the line that I think is being discussed is whether the subject matter itself is natural or not.

    5. Will Martin Avatar
      Will Martin

      I agree, there is photoshopping and there is PHOTOSHOPPING. I do a lot of restoration work. I scan old, faded and damaged images and renew them using a variety of manipulations. I try to enhance what is there already. When you cross the line and change the reality of the image you are into a new art form. Bythe way, if you do restoration, Photoshop is worth every penny of its substantial cost. Nothing else compares IMHO.

    6. ROBERT FROMM Avatar
      ROBERT FROMM

      RIGHT ON!, FINALLY SOMEBODY DECLARES PHOTOSHOP IS NOT PHOTOGRAPHY, THE DIGITAL AGE IS SOMETHING I THINK IS OVER RATED,CALL ME OLD FASHION…RLFROMM

  30. Candy Cohn Avatar
    Candy Cohn

    These are magnificent! I shared on our Maine Arts Camp (http://www.maineartscamp.com) facebook page so our campers can enjoy them. Thank you for sharing!

  31. Sherry Avatar
    Sherry

    FABULOUS PHOTOS!!! The smiling boys covering themselves from rain with banana tree leaf, adorable. Nature around the globe, AWESOME!!!

  32. S. Langley Avatar
    S. Langley

    As a photographer myself, I really enjoyed all these photos and am a little jealous of their beauty. Too many wonderful photos to say which is the best. Thanks for posting.

  33. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    I went to Hawaii this past summer and I believe I have a picture of my parents in front of “The Ancient Banyan Tree.” Small world :)

  34. Sherry W Hardwick Avatar
    Sherry W Hardwick

    Nice to see the photo of the Studley Tool Chest. It was once owned by my husband.

  35. Janet Kealey Avatar
    Janet Kealey

    A wonderful collection of amazing photographs, thank you so much for putting them together. :)

  36. Pauline Avatar
    Pauline

    These were all fantastic. I have too many favorites to try to narrow it down to just one.

  37. PIERRE GOULET Avatar
    PIERRE GOULET

    J’ADORE LES BELLES PHOTOS DE LA NATURE

  38. Don Campbell Avatar
    Don Campbell

    Very amazing. Should be more of this shown instead of the negative things published everyday on the web. Thank you for a great work. God bless you and your works. Don Campbell – Abbotsford BC

  39. Fred Kelly Avatar
    Fred Kelly

    # 64 is truly a beautiful place. It is in my hometown of Watkins Glen, NY. I have been there 100’s, if not 1,000’s of times. It is even more beautiful and impressive when totally frozen over in winter, although you are NOT supposed to go thru the park then. Tell that to inquisitive teenagers! The others are also very beautiful – I liked the invisible reflection and sunrise on Easter Island.

    1. Evelyn Kountoupes Avatar
      Evelyn Kountoupes

      Ditto all this, Fred Kelly! This is Evelyn {Landsberg} Kountoupes; it’s my hometown as well! Born there, return each summer to one of the beauties of the Finger Lakes. Wonderful shot of the bottom section of the gorge… I DID try it out in winter, and it’s very dangerous.. Only a plant sticking out on the step’s sides saved my friend from falling over the edge!

  40. The Blind Elephant Avatar
    The Blind Elephant

    Anyone else notice how the vast majority of these pics get their stunning beauty from nature and natural patterns? We have all the beauty we need in our natural surroundings!

  41. Thelma Avatar
    Thelma

    Beautiful photography! Thanks for sharing with us! Too bad there has to be so many haters, it really is so sad, they should really keep their comments to themselves and just move on.

    1. Larry Avatar
      Larry

      I agree 100% Thelma. If anyone out there thinks that there is a photo published today that isn’t Photoshopped, they’re kidding themselves. Get over it folks and just enjoy the beauty.

      1. Mike (Nomadic Texan) Avatar
        Mike (Nomadic Texan)

        And if they know anything, they would understand that “Photoshopping” takes real talent, time and dedication. If they don’t think it takes talent to Photoshop, then I would like to see their efforts in this area! Drives me bananas.

        I would think that one should just appreciate the final product and be thankful we have this ability today! Thank you kindly for your efforts!
        Mike

        1. Diane Avatar
          Diane

          I agree Mike. I worked with photographers for years and these images photoshopped or not, are amazing. It truly takes talent to create these works!

          1. Jill Avatar
            Jill

            I don’t think people are “hating” as you stated it – I think that there are people who just want other people to know when the images are not authentic. Photoshopping pictures is an art of its own, an art I can’t do, the results can be beautiful as we have all just witnessed… but it is not true photography I think that is the point trying to be made. And Larry… my photographs are not photoshopped, never were, never will – that is just my style – not better not worse – check it out if you want http://www.westviewimages.net :)

          2. Erin H Avatar
            Erin H

            I agree with you, Jill! It’s fine to be proud of Photoshopped work, but if you are proud, you shouldn’t be ashamed to say it’s altered either. Equally talented are photographers who can take photos that don’t need to be Photoshopped, because so many people can’t. They are separate art forms and should be labeled as such.

  42. barb Avatar
    barb

    wow beautiful thanks for sharing

  43. sunny Avatar
    sunny

    it was great picture and really nice lovely place in the world

  44. steve Avatar
    steve

    So many of these photographs have unnecessarily had their colour artificially enhanced in Photoshop! It’s just ruins what could have be good pictures.

  45. Peter CB Avatar
    Peter CB

    Thank you for assembling such great photography

  46. Marlea Avatar
    Marlea

    #42 “underwater perfection” by Sarah Lee

    Honored to have this amazing piece hanging in our gallery along with many more of her beautiful photographs. A truly talented young woman!

  47. Gallery mELD Avatar
    Gallery mELD

    Nice to see one of our featured artists, Sarah Lee, made it on the list. She has amazing work and this is just one if her beautiful pieces hanging in our gallery.

    #42 Underwater Perfection

  48. Nico Fourie Avatar
    Nico Fourie

    Please be advised that the photograph of the Volkswagen Golf appeared in the Sunday newspapers as a full spread (double page)in South Africa during the early 90’s. If I am not mistaken, this is a 2003/04 Golf 4. At that stage I was fascinated by it…still am.

    1. deudaly Avatar
      deudaly

      How could a 2003 or 04 VW photo appear in a paper in the early 90’s?

      1. Terry G Avatar
        Terry G

        Your attempt at being erudite and informed left you looking a bit silly.
        How indeed could a 2003 or 2004 Volkswagen Golf appear in the newspaper in the early 90’s!?

        1. DavidG Avatar
          DavidG

          Because it’s actually a Golf MK2 (1983-1992)

    2. Dufresne Avatar
      Dufresne

      This picture of the VW Golf was typically seen in the owners manual.

  49. Glow Church Gold Coast Avatar
    Glow Church Gold Coast

    AMAZING. I might need to steal a few of these3 for our social media :)
    Love the Cloudy City, Dubai
    thanks for sharing!

  50. Hemender Jha Avatar
    Hemender Jha

    I like the pic at 69, very creative it is.

  51. Hemender Jha Avatar
    Hemender Jha

    I like “69. INVISIBLE REFLECTION” ,very creative.

  52. Lawless Avatar
    Lawless

    That “UFO” is the Space Needle, located in Seattle, WA. The body of the building is photoshopped out…

    1. gypsysqueek Avatar
      gypsysqueek

      The body of the building isn’t photoshopped out. That would be cloud and fog that naturally occurs in a lot of coastal cities blocking the view of the building.

  53. Alana Forsyth Avatar
    Alana Forsyth

    I wish there were links to further information about each of these beautiful pictures. For example, the Great Wall of China being overgrown with foliage is intriguing.

    1. Margaret Clarke Avatar
      Margaret Clarke

      the Great Wall of China pic may be from this blog. Even if it isn’t – great story.
      http://imgur.com/a/JP0LS

  54. Roy Batty Avatar
    Roy Batty

    I thought I’d seen it all, Thanks.

  55. techtikus Avatar
    techtikus

    Such beautiful places and natural occurrences.

  56. Johann Rothwangl Avatar
    Johann Rothwangl

    Leaves one speechless.

  57. EvertonBoy Avatar
    EvertonBoy

    #60 Cologne Cathedral during WW11

    This brought back many memories as I have a photograph showing the other side of the Cathedral ( while flying over Cologne with the RAF) at the end of the War. Cologne looked bad enough from the air but you should have seen it from the ground. Berlin was even worse.

    1. Peter CB Avatar
      Peter CB

      Let’s hope such blanket bombing will never happen again. It’s a blind mass murder technique.

  58. Fay Thomson Avatar
    Fay Thomson

    The photographs are MIGHTY.

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