Remember MySpace Founder Tom Who Sold It For $580 Million? Here’s What He’s Doing Now

Ever wondered what the guy who co-founded MySpace is doing since he sold it for a whopping $580 million back in 2005? He does what anybody would do if they had so much money to burn. He travels. A lot. And as you can see from his stunning photographs, he certainly seems to be enjoying his retirement.

Having picked up a passion for photography back in 2011, MySpace Tom (real name Tom Anderson) now roams the planet in search of the perfect photograph. Whether he's hanging out in Hong Kong Harbour, exploring the ancient city of Bagan in Myanmar, gazing in awe at the northern lights in Iceland, or standing in the shadow of Hawaii's Oahu mountains, Tom's globe-trotting escapades make our feet itch to ditch the office, grab our cameras, and hit the road for a life of adventure. Have you been to any of the places in the pictures below? Let us know in the comments, and don't forget to vote for your favorite.

More info: Tom Anderson | Instagram

Remember Tom Anderson, AKA MySpace Tom?

He co-founded MySpace before selling the company in 2005 for a whopping $580 million

Now he travels the world taking beautiful pictures after discovering a passion for photography back in 2011

Image credits: Trey Ratcliff

Check out his incredible skills below

Image credits: Dallas Nagata White

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Guilin, China

Final score:

205points

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Daria B 7 years ago

This one looks like taken straight out of a comicbook! ♥

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Japan

Final score:

191points

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DancingToMyself 7 years ago

Finally, Japan from some different perspective.

22points

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Uyuni, Bolivia

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190points

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Taysir Dweakat 7 years ago

fantastic. I love the universe!

14points

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Bagan, Burma

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186points

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varwenea 7 years ago

I want to go

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Manila, Philippines

Final score:

186points

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Anne Madag 7 years ago

This is our country and my place where I'm living right now, I love how he captured it <3

24points

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The Lavafall From The Big Island Of Hawaii

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155points

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Daria B 7 years ago

Now, this one is like a game screenshot. ♥

15points

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China

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152points

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Susan L. Miller 7 years ago

This is some TIGHT engineering!

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Oahu, Hawaii

Final score:

135points

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Maszkmurda 7 years ago

Been there and hiked to the top of the mountains on The Stairway to Heaven trail.

13points

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Glacier National Park

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125points

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Steffen Beth 7 years ago

The water almost look computergenerated...

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#10

Hawaii

Final score:

115points

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lemontzz aide 7 years ago

Smart guy. Many can't live because they don't have the means to. He knows that life is found in passion & experiences.

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#11

Virginia

Final score:

84points

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Sofia Bellavista 7 years ago

This looks like a Rob Ross painting!

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#12

Austria

Final score:

79points

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Brigitte Starkey 7 years ago

Hallstatt

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#13

London

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75points

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Cookie 7 years ago

Wowww... that should be on a postcard.

9points

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#14

China

Final score:

75points

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Lalita 7 years ago

aw so cute!!!!!

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#15

Bagan, In Myanmar

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74points

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Emily Black 7 years ago

This one looks a little surreal. I like it.

4points

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#16

Cambodia

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73points

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solvo 7 years ago

Theres an orb flying out

7points

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#17

China

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67points

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Burcu Erbakan 7 years ago

like a fairytale land, and hobbits just around the corner

5points

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#18

Death Valley

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66points

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Bunnies are better!! 7 years ago

I went there last summer! it's held the world record for hottest place on earth once when it was 139 degrees, but when we went it was only 119 degrees. We only stayed outside for a few minutes before hurrying to the visitor center, it was so bleep'n hot

5points

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#19

Oahu, Hawaii

Final score:

64points

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Susan L. Miller 7 years ago

Beautiful double rainbow!

6points

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#20

Japan

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60points

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Anne Madag 7 years ago

family!

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#21

Chile

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59points

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venus chan 7 years ago

Breathtaking!!

3points

#22

Alaska

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53points

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Elizabeth Butler 7 years ago

Looks like a forgotten scene from Lord of the Rings

5points

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#23

San Francisco

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50points

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Alex Cada 7 years ago

Better than postcard

3points

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#24

Arizona

Final score:

50points

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Belle Chua 7 years ago

going there soon . .

2points

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#25

Giants Causeway, Northern Ireland

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50points

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Barbara Griswold 7 years ago

Gorgeous altogether!☘

2points

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#26

Iceland

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46points

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Jayne Davis 7 years ago

Was wondering if Iceland was on his list... Stunning.

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#27

Argentina

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44points

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Alberto Curutchet 7 years ago

My country :)

10points

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#28

Saharan Desert

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44points

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Barbara Griswold 7 years ago

Iconic!

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#29

Kauai

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43points

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DancingToMyself 7 years ago

Lovely picture.

2points

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#30

Hawaii

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42points

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#31

Hawaii

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42points

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Stephanie Young 6 years ago

Magical

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#32

National Park On The Big Island Of Hawaii

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42points

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Judh Palcon Domo 7 years ago

This one's stunning!!! What a creation!!! <3

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#33

Chiang Mai, Thailand

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41points

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Barbara Griswold 7 years ago

💝

2points

#34

China

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39points

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Varsha Chrislin 7 years ago

Traditional!

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#35

Malibu

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38points

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Rainmaker Artist 7 years ago

beautiful

0points

#36

Maui

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37points

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Dan Davis 7 years ago

wowie

1point

#37

Iceland

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37points

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Daria B 7 years ago

Iceman was here.

3points

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#38

Thailand

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36points

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Tantethenoma 7 years ago

Nice little cove.

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#39

Kyoto

Final score:

35points

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Carina Christler 7 years ago

I just visited Kyoto and Fushimi Inari. He was lucky to get this shot without any people around. Maybe thats what money can buy...a perfect shot for your Instagram account

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#40

Malaysia

Final score:

34points

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Damien Yum 7 years ago

Which part of Malaysia of this?

1point

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#41

Hawaii

Final score:

33points

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solvo 7 years ago

"You underestimate my power"

2points

#42

Indonesia

Final score:

33points

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xnmuller 7 years ago

If I had to guess I would say he really pushed the ISO on this one. Great composition though.

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#43

London

Final score:

33points

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solvo 7 years ago

Coldplay, anybody?

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#44

Iceland

Final score:

33points

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Charlotte Ayers 7 years ago

Just a little bit of plasma, some electricity, and voila! The natural world is truly awesome.

4points

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#45

Sydney, Australia

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32points

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Stephany Hamilton 7 years ago

I want to go to there!

4points

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#46

Zion

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31points

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ADHORTATOR 7 years ago

Zion National Park I suppose?

2points

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#47

National Park, Zion

Final score:

31points

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Barbara Griswold 7 years ago

Love Zion...extraordinary place!

1point

#48

Glacier National Park

Final score:

30points

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#49

Canada

Final score:

29points

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Chantal Cyr 7 years ago

Out in Western Canada :) Gorgeous places out there :)

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#50

Hawaii

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28points

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#51

Hong Kong

Final score:

28points

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solvo 7 years ago

Stun and ning

1point

#52

Hong Kong

Final score:

27points

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Varsha Chrislin 7 years ago

Colourful

0points

#53

Glacier National Park

Final score:

27points

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Barbara Griswold 7 years ago

God's country!

1point

#54

Paris

Final score:

26points

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Ruth Brandt 6 years ago

Dearly love Paris

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#55

Seoul, Korea

Final score:

26points

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Barbara Griswold 7 years ago

Beautiful & serene

1point

#56

Singapore

Final score:

25points

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Aaron Shave 7 years ago

Fantastic Hotel with pool on the roof. Amazing views.

2points

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#57

Grand Tetons

Final score:

25points

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Barbara Griswold 7 years ago

They're amazing up close too!

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#58

California

Final score:

25points

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#59

Hawaii

Final score:

24points

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Sarah Lennie 7 years ago

Toasty

3points

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#60

Taiwan

Final score:

24points

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xnmuller 7 years ago

Taroko Gorge, that takes me back.

3points

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#61

Oahu, Hawaii

Final score:

24points

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Aaron Shave 7 years ago

Great shot, so much atmosphere.

1point

#62

Kauai

Final score:

24points

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Tantethenoma 7 years ago

Looove...

0points

#63

Oahu, Hawaii

Final score:

23points

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JELollis 7 years ago

Sorry, but sitting on that rock would be a big old NOPE for me.

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Kauai

Final score:

22points

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#65

Oahu, Hawaii

Final score:

22points

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Jayne Davis 7 years ago

Lovely but too many of Hawaii... Need more Australia!!

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#66

Oahu, Hawaii

Final score:

19points

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#67

Hawaii

Final score:

19points

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#68

Waikiki, Hawaii

Final score:

16points

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Donna Erickson 7 years ago

Thank you for sharing your incredible photos!

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What do you think ?

LavenderZ 7 years ago

I'm very sorry that when I was looking at the pictures, I can't help thinking about the 580million...

Artur Roszak 7 years ago

this entire post is not a testament of good photography, just what money can buy you. with time, money and great travel plans, it's much easier to make a portfolio of good landscape photography.

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Sheila Nance 7 years ago

What are others doing for themselves? What about living on a budget and learning the difference between real needs and just plain old entitlement wants. Most wealthy people are very generous philanthropist. He worked to develop his talent, created MS, and earned his wealth. He can spend it however he sees fit. He's under no obligation to disclose how he uses or distributes his wealth. Truth be told if you had the same success you would not want anyone directing you on how to manage your funds. That's a completely private matter. It's not a crime to work and be successful. More people should try it instead of expecting Uncle Sam and successful people to care for them with taxpayers and earned money.

Chux Onyene 7 years ago

Lmfao!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Am sure, you're not the only one LavenderZ! LOL :D

Tom Anderson 7 years ago

thanks for the featured BoredPanda :)

Clayton Amburgey 7 years ago

You need to go to New Zealand! I noticed you didn't have any shots from there...

Dãynã Dãnger 7 years ago

Thanks for showing us the world through your eyes. You have a great eye for beauty and although I admire your successes, I envy you current life. LOL

Russ Dunne 7 years ago

Tom you made a great deal, and take stunning photos! Maybe now with all your skills it's time to snap another profile pic! :)

Claudia DeGamez 6 years ago

Vivid pics!🙃 So how many shots do you normally take, before your chosen pic. I think it's awesome period with or without large amounts of money to take pictures through your eyes, for the world to see. Just shows hes a very passionate person...

Scott Stevenson 7 years ago

Come to the northern beaches Australia 🇦🇺

Nanette Rosa 7 years ago

You are a very talented man with a camera. These are great photos. Thanks for sharing.

Cindy Walsh 6 years ago

Exquisite! Thank you for sharing so much beauty! Truly inspiring <3

Manda Wolf 6 years ago

You forgot Alaska

Ravin Samaraweera 6 years ago

Have you been to Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Kandy is beautiful and Galle with the forts and water

Melissa Lucas 7 years ago

Is Tom single is what I want to know 🤔

Hayden Olsen 7 years ago

@Tom Anderson have you tried photogrammetry? Bringing these places (or objects you find on your daily encounters could be brought to 3D. Especially if you know how to work a camera. Which it appeards you do. Message me on Facebook if you're interested and I can give you a group page invite.

uzy 7 years ago

hey friend, long time no see,

Pavel Nekoranec 7 years ago

Tom, we have been friends for years on Myspace ... you were my first friend ... y u no my friend on Facebook? :(

Arjun Paudel 7 years ago

Wonderful Tom .I was wondering too.... MySpace was Great ..

Digvijay Ade 7 years ago

You are leading a wonderful life Tom. I wish many more such successes to you. God bless!

N G 7 years ago

Nice pictures, my only criticism is that the vibrancy is a bit ott on some of the images.

Lily Norman 7 years ago

Hey, can you loan me 10mil? Haha

-1point

Dave Chidz 7 years ago

AWesome TOM!

Aimee Upson 7 years ago

What camera body and lenses are you primarily using? Clarity makes me think Sony A7 series but can't be sure!

-2points

Janet Thompson 7 years ago

Id do exactly the same thing if I could. Thanks for sharing you discoveries with us!

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Remember MySpace Founder Tom Who Sold It For $580 Million? Here’s What He’s Doing Now

Remember Tom Anderson, AKA MySpace Tom?

He co-founded MySpace before selling the company in 2005 for a whopping $580 million

Now he travels the world taking beautiful pictures after discovering a passion for photography back in 2011

Check out his incredible skills below

Guilin, China

Japan

Uyuni, Bolivia

Bagan, Burma

Manila, Philippines

The Lavafall From The Big Island Of Hawaii

China

Oahu, Hawaii

Glacier National Park

Hawaii

Virginia

Austria

London

China

Bagan, In Myanmar

Cambodia

China

Death Valley

Oahu, Hawaii

Japan

Chile

Alaska

San Francisco

Arizona

Giants Causeway, Northern Ireland

Iceland

Argentina

Saharan Desert

Kauai

Hawaii

Hawaii

National Park On The Big Island Of Hawaii

Chiang Mai, Thailand

China

Malibu

Maui

Iceland

Thailand

Kyoto

Malaysia

Hawaii

Indonesia

London

Iceland

Sydney, Australia

Zion

National Park, Zion

Glacier National Park

Canada

Hawaii

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Glacier National Park

Paris

Seoul, Korea

Singapore

Grand Tetons

California

Hawaii

Taiwan

Oahu, Hawaii

Kauai

Oahu, Hawaii

Kauai

Oahu, Hawaii

Oahu, Hawaii

Hawaii

Waikiki, Hawaii

Games

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