A majority of life’s most magical moments are never forced — they just happen. These are the moments that make for some incredible photographs. When amazing lighting, an incredible subject, and impeccable timing come together — masterpieces are created. No Photoshop needed.
We’ve found 21 of the most incredible photos that required zero retouching. The originals were perfect.
From moments frozen in time to breathtaking views — these photos are sure to take your breath away.
1. Where nature and city co-exist.
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2. So close you can almost touch it.
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500px
3. The epic celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Kim II-sung, the founder of North Korea
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Ilya Petaliv
4. It’s hard to tell where the earth ends and the sky begins.
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National Geographic
5. A beautifully terrifying sight of a spider web blanketed forest.
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Mark Hamblin
6. The power and energy of an angry volcano is a sight to behold.
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7. Two Italian beach resorts create beautiful symmetry.
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Bernhard Lang
8. Hotaru Ika firefly squids light up the sea in Japan.
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Takehito Miyatake
9. A group of flamingos gathers in the shape of a flamingo.
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National Geographic
10. A precious moment between two creatures in the forest.
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Facebook
11. Hot tea doesn’t stand a chance in the freezing temps of the Arctic, creating a gorgeous glowing work of art.
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Imgur
12. This wintry village in Russia is dotted with colorful, pointed houses creating a scene straight from a storybook.
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Celeste Prize
13. A waterspout on Lake Victoria in Uganda is the stuff out of movies.
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National Geographic
14. Fall turning into winter creates a stunning view in the mountains of Colorado.
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500px
15. A eery dense fog rolls into the Northern California metropolis of San Francisco.
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Peter Majkut
16. This fence is protecting what little is left of the winter snow.
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Brightside
17. Unique waves form a sawtoothed beach.
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500px
18. The beam from a flashlight on ice unleashes an array of magical colors.
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500px
19. Snow and ice in the backdrop of a stunning vista in Georgia give the illusion of a giant crashing wave.
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Mendaya
20. A rollercoaster in the sky was formed after a timelapse photo sequence was taken of a departing plane.
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Reddit
21. The ice ghost of a jeep is left behind on a curb in a parking lot.
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These photos are mind-blowingly perfect and it’s hard to believe they aren’t altered or touched up in any way. These photographers happened to be at the right place at the right time — the results are captivating.
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By Ashley Fike
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Ashley Fike is a contributor at SBLY Media.