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20 stunning photos that were not photoshopped at all
Alexandrea Becker
03.30.17

Photoshop allows amateurs and professionals to produce amazing images, but in the end, they’re nothing compared to the breathtaking photo opportunities that nature provides. The following images are all about timing. None of them have had special effects added or been retouched. You’re going to be blown away by the natural beauty of the following photos.

1. A solar eclipse in Arizona.

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This photo was taken at the perfect moment in Canyon de Chelly nature reserve in Arizona. The warm colors created from the blocked light on the desert sands looks incredible.

2. An iceberg viewed from above and below.

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This photo is all about perspective. The water line creates a cool effect for displaying the incredible mass of the iceberg.

3. A visual of the changing seasons.

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We’ve all seen photos of fall foliage, but it’s rare to see photos like this that display the changing process between spring and winter. While the lowlands of this Russian nation are lush and green, the mountainous highlands are still covered in snow.

4. A creative look at a common guitar.

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This photo was taken from inside a guitar. While we’re not exactly sure how that’s done, there is no denying that the abstract results are breathtaking.

5. Light at the mountain top.

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The photographer of this photo was definitely at the right place at the right time. This shining mountaintop is glorious.

6. A glowing waterfall at sunset.

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Timing your photography with the sun really pays off as you can see with this photo. The light of the sunset bouncing of the water off this rock based waterfall creates a glowing mirror effect that is unlike anything we’ve ever seen.

7. Combining human art with natural art.

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When a Japanese synchronized swimmer emerges herself into the patterns of a school of fish, the results are breathtaking.

8. Lightning over water.

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Timing was everything for this strike of lightning in Novorossiysk.

9. Looking up through a metropolis.

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This is a creative vantage point of a city. The design of the buildings makes for an interesting image.

10. Flying to the moon.

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The moon can be hard to photograph, but this photographer managed to get a clear image of it at the same time a plane was climbing by.

11. Thunder on the horizon.

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Storms can be scary, but they make for stunning photography.

12. An abstract look at broken glass.

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At first glance, this appears to be a bird. It’s really a chip in a windshield from a stone. This goes to show how perspective makes all of the difference.

13. A natural divide.

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This looks like a before and after photo that would be made on editing apps. In reality, the dividing line of this photo is a dirt road. The left side of the photo burned in a wildfire but was stopped before reaching the trees on the right.

14. The sky reflecting on the water.

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The natural mirroring effect of this photo is one that many photographers aspire to achieve. The fact that this happened naturally is truly incredible.

15. The formation of a thunderstorm.

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If you’ve ever wondered what a thunderstorm looks like from above the clouds, now you know. This was taken from a plane 11,000 meters high.

16. Red skies over the game.

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It’s hard to focus on the play when nature is performing.

17. A photo of the artist’s academy.

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How cool is it that the sky is mirroring the architecture of this building?

18. A rocket taking flight.

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The light trail from a rocket launching into the sky creates a beautiful illuminating effect.

19. The border of Italy and Switzerland.

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The contrast between the blue sky and white snow makes for a stunning image.

20. The art of synchronization.

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Perfectly timed movements creates a mind-blowing effect in this photo of Chinese soldiers.

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