They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, some incredible images are so astounding that a thousand questions bubble to the surface of our thoughts the moment we see them. In the 21st century, one of the first questions usually is: “Was this photoshopped?”

Whether you think that Photoshop should never be used for photo editing or you believe that it’s an inseparable part of a photographer’s existence in the digital age, the fact is, more and more pictures are being post-processed than ever before. Simply because of how easily accessible cameras and editing software is nowadays. However, once in a blue moon some very intriguing, once in a lifetime photos pop out from the woodwork. Beautiful photos that look photoshopped, but that aren’t.

We love collecting stunning eye-candy for you to gaze at all day long. And today’s no exception. We’ve gathered the finest examples of stunning pictures that definitely weren’t photoshopped. Grab a cup of tea, coffee, or cocoa, get your scrolling finger ready, and enjoy what our team of hard-working Pandas prepared for you. Upvote your favorite photos, share this post with your buddies, and let us know in the comments what you think of each picture. And check out our previous posts about incredible photos that weren't photoshopped right here and here.

Scroll down for Bored Panda’s exclusive and in-depth interview with professional photographer Anna Chii about the ‘morality’ of editing pictures, her take on ‘all-natural’ photos, her philosophy of photography, what clients usually expect, as well as the importance of trust between a photographer and their clients.

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The Water Also Looks Like An Elephant

The Water Also Looks Like An Elephant

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#2

Landscape Perfectly Divided By The Rails Of A Fence

Landscape Perfectly Divided By The Rails Of A Fence

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The Golden Rays Of The Sunset Entered The Cave At Just The Right Angle To Light Up This Section Of Ice, Making It Look Like Amber

The Golden Rays Of The Sunset Entered The Cave At Just The Right Angle To Light Up This Section Of Ice, Making It Look Like Amber

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#4

Halfway Sunset

Halfway Sunset

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#5

Me And My Girlfriend Were Walking In The Woods The Other Week And Saw A Rainbow Pool For The First Time

Me And My Girlfriend Were Walking In The Woods The Other Week And Saw A Rainbow Pool For The First Time

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My Drive In To Work This Morning (I-90 In The Berkshire Mountains, MA)

My Drive In To Work This Morning (I-90 In The Berkshire Mountains, MA)

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Perfect Timing

Perfect Timing

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#8

This Window That Makes My Back Yard Look Like It’s In 4 Different Seasons

This Window That Makes My Back Yard Look Like It’s In 4 Different Seasons

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#9

My Boy Climbing An Old Rotten Tree Stump Looks Like A Giant Climbing Mountains

My Boy Climbing An Old Rotten Tree Stump Looks Like A Giant Climbing Mountains

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#10

The Dog Is Covered With Holi Powder, Looks Like He's On Fire

The Dog Is Covered With Holi Powder, Looks Like He's On Fire

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6 Years Ago I Posted My Wife's Eye That Her Doctor Told Her Was The Weirdest He'd Ever Seen. Since Then My Photography's Improved Quite A Bit, So Here's A New Pic I Took A Couple Days Ago

6 Years Ago I Posted My Wife's Eye That Her Doctor Told Her Was The Weirdest He'd Ever Seen. Since Then My Photography's Improved Quite A Bit, So Here's A New Pic I Took A Couple Days Ago

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In Cute Cat News, My Mom Put Up An Easter Decal On Our Front Door And It Makes Gigi Look Like A Dr. Seuss Character

In Cute Cat News, My Mom Put Up An Easter Decal On Our Front Door And It Makes Gigi Look Like A Dr. Seuss Character

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I like the sun, I do, I do. It makes me warm and colorful, too.

#13

This Photographer Was Probably Excited

This Photographer Was Probably Excited

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#14

The Black-And-White Costume Was The Best One I Have Ever Seen. No Masking... Honest

The Black-And-White Costume Was The Best One I Have Ever Seen. No Masking... Honest

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#15

This Photo From Inside A Tent Looks Like Photoshop Trick

This Photo From Inside A Tent Looks Like Photoshop Trick

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#16

The Way My Closet Separates This Light

The Way My Closet Separates This Light

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#17

This Viaduct In South England, UK

This Viaduct In South England, UK

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#18

Very Clear Water In Sweden

Very Clear Water In Sweden

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#19

World's Tallest Tram

World's Tallest Tram

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#20

The Rain Turned Our Yard Into A Van Gogh Painting

The Rain Turned Our Yard Into A Van Gogh Painting

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#21

This Falling Clock That Took The Wall With It

This Falling Clock That Took The Wall With It

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#22

Hundreds Of Thousands Of Starlings Migrating Across The Region Covered The Skies Of Rome Making It Appear Like TV Static

Hundreds Of Thousands Of Starlings Migrating Across The Region Covered The Skies Of Rome Making It Appear Like TV Static

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#23

Russia Hasn't Got Anything On The Monterrey Stadium In Mexico

Russia Hasn't Got Anything On The Monterrey Stadium In Mexico

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#24

Waterfowl Lake In Banff National Park, Alberta / Canada

Waterfowl Lake In Banff National Park, Alberta / Canada

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The Reflection Of The Light On My Coffee Looks Like A Glowing Castle

The Reflection Of The Light On My Coffee Looks Like A Glowing Castle

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#26

Simple Yet Creative

Simple Yet Creative

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#27

My Friend Just Got This Once In A Lifetime Picture

My Friend Just Got This Once In A Lifetime Picture

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#28

A Forest Service Worker Photographed A Fire Burning Inside A Tree While He's Fighting Western N.C. Wildfires

A Forest Service Worker Photographed A Fire Burning Inside A Tree While He's Fighting Western N.C. Wildfires

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#29

This Spot On I-80 In Wyoming Is Known As The Highway To Heaven

This Spot On I-80 In Wyoming Is Known As The Highway To Heaven

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#30

Rosie Caught The Sunlight Just Right. She Was Sitting At The Curb Edge With The Sun Setting Just Under The Car. One Hell Of A Cool Effect

Rosie Caught The Sunlight Just Right. She Was Sitting At The Curb Edge With The Sun Setting Just Under The Car. One Hell Of A Cool Effect

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The Pole In This Picture Makes It Look Like Two Different Pictures

The Pole In This Picture Makes It Look Like Two Different Pictures

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#32

This Black Car Looks Like A Mirror After Being Washed

This Black Car Looks Like A Mirror After Being Washed

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These Burnout Marks Look 3D

These Burnout Marks Look 3D

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#34

The Frost On The Fence This Morning

The Frost On The Fence This Morning

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#35

This Cow Eating Grass

This Cow Eating Grass

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#36

Perfectly Timed

Perfectly Timed

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#37

Wasp On The Water Surface

Wasp On The Water Surface

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#38

These Teacups Look Like They Have Little Holes In Them

These Teacups Look Like They Have Little Holes In Them

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#39

We Recently Had A Storm In Germany

We Recently Had A Storm In Germany

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#40

This Unicorn Picture Is Different In The Mirror

This Unicorn Picture Is Different In The Mirror

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#41

The Way My Cup Broke

The Way My Cup Broke

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#42

The Paint On This Building Is The Same Shade As The Sky

The Paint On This Building Is The Same Shade As The Sky

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#43

Standing In A Huge Pond That Sinks Every Dry Season

Standing In A Huge Pond That Sinks Every Dry Season

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#44

This Photo I Took Of Fog Over A Lake Makes This Warning Sign Look Like It Is Surrounded By Nothingness

This Photo I Took Of Fog Over A Lake Makes This Warning Sign Look Like It Is Surrounded By Nothingness

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Levitating Horse

Levitating Horse

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