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50 Times People Were So Taken Away By The Beautiful Scenery, They Just Had To Snap A Pic Of It
From looming ancient mountains to lush green valleys and from formidable seas to welcoming rivulets, our planet Earth is truly a breathtaking place. And while it would be beyond thrilling to visit each and every corner of our pristine habitat, taking at least a glimpse into all its bounties, it’s just impossible for most of us. But there’s nothing to be sad about as you can always look at those picturesque places and beautiful sceneries in photos! And while even the most stunning picture won’t substitute the real deal of taking in the beautiful views around you, with just a pinch of imagination, you can almost feel the light ocean breeze and smell fresh pine needles or lilac trees in bloom. And what we are hoping to achieve with this post is to take you on a trip to the most beautiful places on our Earth. Hopefully, it is going to be a dreamy and relaxing experience that’ll give a sense of serenity to the rest of your day. If not that, then you’ll at least get excited to add one of these places to your travel bucket list and will start anxiously planning your next trip to the great outdoors.
All of these beautiful nature photos are taken by regular people just like you and me - there are no photo filters to make these pretty views look even better, it’s all purely as it is in real life. And that, in our opinion, makes these places even more ethereal; just imagine what they would look like if you were there! But, without any further talking, let’s just go to the stunning pictures below. Be sure to upvote the most scenic views and share this article with your friends - nature is inspiring and it might be the thing they need today!
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#1
Stuðlagil Canyon, Iceland
Bored Panda got in touch with Erin Sullivan—travel photographer, outdoorswoman, and the person behind the fun little (literally) project where she recreated stunning natural scenery using household items and miniatures whilst stuck in lockdown, which we covered here—to elaborate on all things beautiful scenery in photography.
"I should preface this by saying I am a huge believer in creative freedom, and that what makes a photo 'good' is often subjective, but I do think that the common denominator for a nice landscape image is a compelling composition," elaborated Sullivan on the main factors in scenery photos.
"Whether you are shooting wide or close up, a straight horizon line, an interesting foreground element and a purposeful background element set the foundation for a beautiful capture."
#2
A View From The "Backyard" Of My Great Grandparents House In Kenya
#3
My Parent’s Back Porch In Autumn
#4
View Outside The Window In Positano, A Hillside Village On The Amalfi Coast, Campania, Italy
GoddessOdd 2 years ago
I don't know if I would ever be able to go inside if outside looked like that.
Now, when it comes to snapping the perfect picture of nature at its finest, some may argue that it's the photographer doing all the heavy lifting, while others might say you can't really do more than what nature already did. So, we've asked Sullivan about her take on it, and she said this:
"In my opinion, nature leads, but we are always in constant collaboration. As the photographer, you are working with nature to communicate its beauty (or whatever you are highlighting) through an image. Nature creates first, and we create from (and with) that."
#5
The View From My $9 A Night Hostel In The Mountains Of Peru, Featuring A Very Good Boy
#6
Hiked From Mexico To Canada This Year Via The CDT. This Was One Of My Favorite Shots. Big Sandy Lake, Wind River Range, Wyoming, USA
#7
A Giraffe
#8
Visited Sørvágsvatn In The Faroe Islands And Proceeded To Have My Socks Knocked Off
We also asked Sullivan whether there any aspects, parts or themes in nature that she thinks are under-represented in photography these days, or what has been, on the other hand, over-represented and hence has become cliché.
She explains that when it comes to representation, her thoughts focus around the question "who's behind the lens?" She explains that it isn't necessarily some sort of theme that is under-represented here, but rather people's perspectives—people's from communities that have been historically marginalized.
"More and more people are gaining access to photography as smartphones become more and more used throughout the world, and I think this is a good thing for photography overall. Humanity misses out when we don't see perspectives from a range of experiences and cultures."
#9
Cornwall, England. View From My Window This Morning
#10
The View From My Mom's Back Porch
#11
Skipped Torres Del Paine In Patagonia And Camped Near Fitz Roy Instead – This Was Our View, And Barely Anyone Else Was In The Campground
#12
In The Process Of Building My Dream Home. This Is The View From The Kitchen Today
#13
Hiking In The Alps Near Courmayeur, Italy
Jaekry 2 years ago
The Alps and the Dolomites are amazing. When we drive to Tuscany for some R&R we simply can not NOT make some detours to take in the views. Every single time. Always delays our arrival time. (As well as on the trip back.) Also The Route Grand Alpes (via France to to Mediterranean) includes this col (one of 3 on 1 day.) One of the best routes in Europe. 6/7 days of pure car or motorcycle bliss. Route du Grand Alpes... You can thank me later.
Lastly, we've asked Sullivan what is one thing she hopes people learn about natural landscape photography, and she had this to say:
"Photographing natural landscapes can be incredibly calming and meditative, and a beautiful way to connect with Nature and Mother Earth, when done with intention. I would encourage anyone to try it."
You can keep scrolling to see more spectacular imagery from people online, or you can alternatively check out Erin's website, Instagram, Facebook, or other social media, or even check out an article about her realistic landscape photography taken right from her home here.
But before you dash off to new horizons, why not let us know your thoughts, ideas, and spectacular landscape spots in the comment section below!
#14
After 4 Days Of Trekking Over The Salkantay Pass To Get To Machu Picchu, I Woke Up Around 3:30 Am To Try To Get There Before The Rest Of The Tourists
#15
The First Campsite Of Our Trip... It’ll Do
#16
Ginkaku-Ji, Kyoto, Japan
#17
West Coast Of Norway Living Room View
#18
Took This Picture In The Sahara In Morocco
ForgotMyPWSendHelp 2 years ago
Wow, this is stunning! I'd like to read more fantasy and historical fiction novels set in a place like this.
SomePeopleCallMeMaurice 2 years ago
Paul Bowles wrote a novel “The Sheltering Sky”, which takes place in the desert. I read it ages ago, but remember enjoying it. Note a happy tale, but really interesting!
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Mary Rose Kent 2 years ago
As the sun comes up on the Erg Chebbi, its color changes from moment to moment. It’s absolutely mesmerizing!
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#19
An Island Off Of Koh Yao Noi, Thailand
#20
I Just Hiked To The Second Tallest Waterfall In The World, Tugela Falls In South Africa
#21
Those Few Seconds That No One Passed This Way. Plitvice Lakes In Croatia Is Swamped By Tourists
snipergun 2 years ago
Very rare nobody else was there because it's very popular but definitely worth visiting. Absolutely stunning place, if you have time, take a long route, you will not regret it and not many tourists do that. You can't see it on picture but water there is so clear that tree 20 meters under surface looks like you could just touch it.
#22
Say What You Like About The North But We Have Some Epic Scenery
#23
Morning Hike On The Island Of Capri
#24
View From A Motel Balcony In Transylvania
#25
Living In Spain For 9 Months And Took A Day Trip To Alicante Today. Saw This View And Had To Stop And Ask Myself If This Was Real Life
#26
Bovec, Slovenia!
#27
Went To Niagara Falls And Was Shocked To Discover That The Best View Was From Our Hotel Room
#28
Was Treated To This View From My Kitchen. Thanks Universe
Essex Eagle 2 years ago
Lovely. No focus stacking very little post processing and the window frames it wonderfully, love the colour on the chopping board ring. In a lot of ways much better than most here which are anything but spontaneous.
#29
Taken With A Phone Out Of My Hotel Window In Venice
Lyn Moffett 2 years ago
The left tip of the birds wing looks like a little mouse jumped on for the ride lol
#30
The View From My Schools Football Field
#31
The View From My Home Office This Evening. I Love Snow
#32
Hiking Path In Switzerland
#33
This Scenery From The Window That Looks Like A Painting
#34
Ben Nevis, Fort William, Scotland
#35
Got To Visit My Mum’s Home Town In Bosnia
snipergun 2 years ago
I don't know where this is, but right on outskirts or Sarajevo is this beautiful park at the hills, it's so amazing. No, you don't walk away from paths because of land mines still in ground, but despite the contrast it's beautiful. While I only visited little piece,can't ever forget it.
#36
First Time In Yosemite And Absolutely Could Not Believe The Views!
#37
Beautiful Sunset In Washington
#38
View Of Cappadocia, Turkey From A Hot Air Balloon
Henry Russell 2 years ago
im suprised you had the confidence to take that im not that scared of height but i would be really nervous to go to the edge
#39
Morning Views From Clear Lake Butte Fire Lookout
#40
Cold, But Beautiful Day, In Cochem, Germany
Glynna Bowood 2 years ago
Looks like what I pictured for Durmstrang Institute from Harry Potter.
#41
A View From St. Michael Fort Located On Island Ugljan, Croatia
#42
My Window View. I Guess Insomnia Has Its Perks
Kristy MacGregor 2 years ago
I also have insomnia & I can honestly say being able to chase sunsets & sunrises is definitely a silver lining! May be the ONLY 1 but I'm glad it exists.
#43
Larches And The Matterhorn From A Train In Switzerland
Claudia Schmid 2 years ago
Very lucky to see the Matterhorn like this. Usually, it's in clouds
#44
After A 2 Day Hike With Surreal Scenery, We Ran Into This In Lenk, Switzerland, Yet Pictures Don't Make It Justice
Mary Rose Kent 2 years ago
I could easily believe this is just down the road a piece from where the gloriously beautiful Julie Andrews sang the title song of The Sound of Music.
#45
This Cafe In Nocelle, Italy Had The Most Incredible Views
#46
Ranger Was Understandably Sad That Her Lookout Tower In Idaho Was Closing Last Week
Becky Graybeal 2 years ago
I worked in a fire lookout tower in the 70's. So wonderful to be up above the trees, taking in the beautiful scenery every day. Not much to do so I taught myself how to macrame'
#47
Walking Into The New Year Breathless. Bryce Canyon, Utah
#48
The View Of Cotopaxi Volcano In Ecuador, From My Hostel Rooms Tiny Window
#49
View From Our Tea House On The Annapurna Circuit, Upper Pisang, Nepal
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What do you think ?
snipergun 2 years ago
All so beautiful but you don't have to travel far for such a views. Sometimes it's enough to stop in the moment, look around and maybe light will be different or sun position comes to sweet spot but you can see even place where you live in totally different perspective. It's worth it every day to try.
ForgotMyPWSendHelp 2 years ago (edited)
One of the coolest things I've ever seen was about half a block from my old house. Was walking back from a carnival at twilight and there was a little bridge that went over a creek that ran through the neighborhood. The sun was setting, and everything was aglow except for the creek, which was black with shadow from trees overhanging on both sides. And dancing in that pocket of darkness above the creek were thousands of blinking lightning bugs. This was in the middle of the city. It took my breath away.
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OJ 2 years ago
dang this actually made me so sad. i want to travel the world and see beautiful places like this, but i don’t think i’ll ever have the money for it :(. so lucky for all of the people who get to experience this!
Tài Trần 2 years ago
Before I can have enough money to travel abroad, I try to find good view and good places near where I live. It's just sad that those places are becoming more and more commercialised each year.
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Tamra Stiffler 2 years ago
If I won the lottery, I'd spend the rest of my life traveling, doing anonymous, kind things for strangers all over the world, and just soaking in all the beauty. So many beautiful places to see in this world.
Toby Flenderson 2 years ago
Anyone else have Louise Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World' going through their head?
ForgotMyPWSendHelp 2 years ago
I loved this so much. Bookmarking for a pick-me-up on a bad day.
Jo Choto 2 years ago
The most beautiful views in the world never include humans. Think about that!
XenoMurph 2 years ago
I disagree, the most beautiful view in the world is my daughter laughing at my terrible jokes.
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Christina Uhlir 2 years ago
This beauty needs to be preserved, and that's the "job" - responsibility - of every single human being on our planet.
Aamna Shah 2 years ago
I really loved many of them. However, I honestly wish we'd see more pictures from underrated places. Everyone knows about Switzerland, Norway, Canada and Ireland. Not saying they aren't beautiful. They definitely are but I'd love a series of photos of breathtaking images from countries we usually don't associate with beautiful scenery or architecture. That would be not just a pleasant surprise for everyone but educational as well.
Auntriarch 2 years ago
Good idea, you start! Not being sarcastic, I really mean it, it's a good idea
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Viv Hart 2 years ago
Many places in one's own country have glorious views - A shot I took of the view from a friend's cottage in the foothills of the Drakensberg, South Africa KZN-3-Bamb...c98c0c.jpg 
Tobias the Tiger 2 years ago
Picture I took at Indiana Dunes this past September. IMG_202109...993c84.jpg 
Onion rings like to make your breath smelly 2 years ago
It's so awesome that this Earth can house so many beautiful landscapes
Mark Karol-Chik 2 years ago
I have to say, we are all people. We all breathe the same air. We need people to lean on. Food, water, land, or a place to thrive. The land is a given. A gift. Why can't we get along? Why can't we live together?
snipergun 2 years ago
All so beautiful but you don't have to travel far for such a views. Sometimes it's enough to stop in the moment, look around and maybe light will be different or sun position comes to sweet spot but you can see even place where you live in totally different perspective. It's worth it every day to try.
ForgotMyPWSendHelp 2 years ago (edited)
One of the coolest things I've ever seen was about half a block from my old house. Was walking back from a carnival at twilight and there was a little bridge that went over a creek that ran through the neighborhood. The sun was setting, and everything was aglow except for the creek, which was black with shadow from trees overhanging on both sides. And dancing in that pocket of darkness above the creek were thousands of blinking lightning bugs. This was in the middle of the city. It took my breath away.
Load More Replies... OJ 2 years ago
dang this actually made me so sad. i want to travel the world and see beautiful places like this, but i don’t think i’ll ever have the money for it :(. so lucky for all of the people who get to experience this!
Tài Trần 2 years ago
Before I can have enough money to travel abroad, I try to find good view and good places near where I live. It's just sad that those places are becoming more and more commercialised each year.
Load More Replies... Tamra Stiffler 2 years ago
If I won the lottery, I'd spend the rest of my life traveling, doing anonymous, kind things for strangers all over the world, and just soaking in all the beauty. So many beautiful places to see in this world.
Toby Flenderson 2 years ago
Anyone else have Louise Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World' going through their head?
ForgotMyPWSendHelp 2 years ago
I loved this so much. Bookmarking for a pick-me-up on a bad day.
Jo Choto 2 years ago
The most beautiful views in the world never include humans. Think about that!
XenoMurph 2 years ago
I disagree, the most beautiful view in the world is my daughter laughing at my terrible jokes.
Load More Replies... Christina Uhlir 2 years ago
This beauty needs to be preserved, and that's the "job" - responsibility - of every single human being on our planet.
Aamna Shah 2 years ago
I really loved many of them. However, I honestly wish we'd see more pictures from underrated places. Everyone knows about Switzerland, Norway, Canada and Ireland. Not saying they aren't beautiful. They definitely are but I'd love a series of photos of breathtaking images from countries we usually don't associate with beautiful scenery or architecture. That would be not just a pleasant surprise for everyone but educational as well.
Auntriarch 2 years ago
Good idea, you start! Not being sarcastic, I really mean it, it's a good idea
Load More Replies... Viv Hart 2 years ago
Many places in one's own country have glorious views - A shot I took of the view from a friend's cottage in the foothills of the Drakensberg, South Africa KZN-3-Bamb...c98c0c.jpg
Tobias the Tiger 2 years ago
Picture I took at Indiana Dunes this past September. IMG_202109...993c84.jpg
Onion rings like to make your breath smelly 2 years ago
It's so awesome that this Earth can house so many beautiful landscapes
Mark Karol-Chik 2 years ago
I have to say, we are all people. We all breathe the same air. We need people to lean on. Food, water, land, or a place to thrive. The land is a given. A gift. Why can't we get along? Why can't we live together?
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