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What was the most interesting thing you randomly spotted in real life that you just had to capture and share with others? It's amazing how many things surround us that are far more intriguing and maybe even weird, but we often don't pay enough attention to notice them. It may just take a particular moment to discover something that won't be visible in a couple of minutes. Sometimes it's the lighting creating unique artifacts, and from our perspective, something very ordinary suddenly looks like it's out of this world.

There are people who specialize in capturing these funny coincidences and sharing them online. Often, they are street photographers who have a keen eye for their surroundings and capture the most interesting moments. However, anyone can get lucky and come across something extraordinary. The Facebook page 'Mildly Interesting' features unique images shared by people online.

Scroll down and see if there's still something that may surprise you. If you find something mind-blowing, let us know in the comment section which image stood out the most to you.

#1

The Symmetry Of This Flower

The Symmetry Of This Flower

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#2

My Dog Moved While I Was Taking A Panorama And Now They're Cerberus

My Dog Moved While I Was Taking A Panorama And Now They're Cerberus

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#3

My Neighbor's Mailbox

My Neighbor's Mailbox

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For this article, we got in touch with a street photographer from Greece, Anthimos Ntagkas, who specializes in capturing very unique and interesting shots of his surroundings. The whole magic of photos taken by Anthimos lies in finding little details no one else pays attention to in order to create a fresh image that's surprising for the viewer. That is why we found a correlation between the pictures featured in today’s post, which can cause an odd feeling of satisfaction while looking at them, and those taken by Ntagkas.

We asked the photographer how he approaches finding and selecting the elements on the streets that he later combines in his photographs. Ntagkas shared with us: “When I first started to take photos, I used to find a place in the streets that I liked and wait for people to come by. But this has changed. Nowadays, I don't choose the place, but I make every location work for me. I combine people with elements everywhere I am.”

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#4

This Very Realistic Wood Sculpture

This Very Realistic Wood Sculpture

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#5

This Message At The Bottom Of My Cereal Bar Box

This Message At The Bottom Of My Cereal Bar Box

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#6

Bored With Coins

Bored With Coins

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Since Anthimos has years of experience in street photography, we wanted him to describe a specific photograph where he successfully combined elements found on the streets to create a visually satisfying and fresh composition. We were curious about what made this composition stand out. We were told: “The photographs that I found most interesting are the ones with the juxtaposition. The connection between two different themes or even more inside one photo is very intriguing to work for. Luckily the themes in this type of photography are endless and I never lose interest in photography; that’s why I love street photography.”

#7

A Real Life Pastafarian

A Real Life Pastafarian

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#8

The Fog Made This Stadium Look Like A Spaceship

The Fog Made This Stadium Look Like A Spaceship

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#9

My Race Number Matched My Shirt And Finishing Time

My Race Number Matched My Shirt And Finishing Time

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Asked how he manages to strike a balance between the spontaneity of capturing elements on the streets and the need to create a cohesive and visually pleasing composition, the photographer answered: “I get influenced by a lot of photographers who relate to this subject of photography, but my main concern is always to do something completely different each and every time.”

#10

Pencil Crayon Vase

Pencil Crayon Vase

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#11

A 20th Century Bridge, Built On Top Of An 18th Century Bridge, Built On To Of A 12th Century Bridge

A 20th Century Bridge, Built On Top Of An 18th Century Bridge, Built On To Of A 12th Century Bridge

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#12

This Plastic Bag Looks Exactly Like A Cat

This Plastic Bag Looks Exactly Like A Cat

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Lastly, we were wondering if there are any particular themes or concepts that Anthimos Ntagkas finds work well when combining elements from the streets. The photographer told us: “Street photography is more challenging, artistic, and creative than other forms of photography and that was very appealing to me. It’s not only capturing the moment and the people in the streets but you also have to be an artistic director in order to combine people and elements from a fascinating perspective. It is very important to see the work of other street photographers, and always try to incorporate your own personal identity in your photos. Everything plays a role when trying to capture a unique moment. First of all, it is experience and persistence and sometimes it is only luck.”

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#13

One Of My Jalapeno Seedlings Loves Me

One Of My Jalapeno Seedlings Loves Me

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#14

This Tree That Fell Over Then Said Nope, I'm Not Done Yet

This Tree That Fell Over Then Said Nope, I'm Not Done Yet

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#15

This Woman Taking Her Pet Raven On The Subway

This Woman Taking Her Pet Raven On The Subway

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#16

Perfectly Stacked Clouds

Perfectly Stacked Clouds

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#17

Our D.c. Office Building Got A Security Robot. It Drowned Itself

Our D.c. Office Building Got A Security Robot. It Drowned Itself

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#18

My Jaguar Hood Ornament Has Ice Fur

My Jaguar Hood Ornament Has Ice Fur

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#19

Found A Caterpillar Last Year And Kept Him. Today He Woke Up

Found A Caterpillar Last Year And Kept Him. Today He Woke Up

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#20

A Flood Can Be A Great Opportunity To Turn Your Home Into An Aquarium

A Flood Can Be A Great Opportunity To Turn Your Home Into An Aquarium

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#21

These Taxidermy Stuffed Animals

These Taxidermy Stuffed Animals

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#22

The Position Of 1 Letter Changes The Meaning Of This Sign

The Position Of 1 Letter Changes The Meaning Of This Sign

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#23

This Table's Chairs Fit Perfectly

This Table's Chairs Fit Perfectly

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#24

These Very Tiny Hummingbird Eggs

These Very Tiny Hummingbird Eggs

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#25

This Tree Is Growing Out Of Another Tree

This Tree Is Growing Out Of Another Tree

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#26

This Plant Growing Along The Chains Of A Fence

This Plant Growing Along The Chains Of A Fence

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#27

This Giant Dandelion In Montana

This Giant Dandelion In Montana

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#28

The Way This Wood Split Looks To Me Like A City Skyline

The Way This Wood Split Looks To Me Like A City Skyline

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#29

My Flytrap Actually Caught A Fly

My Flytrap Actually Caught A Fly

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#30

Birds Nest Inside Deers Rib Cage

Birds Nest Inside Deers Rib Cage

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#31

Chalk Under An Electron Microscope

Chalk Under An Electron Microscope

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#32

Where British Columbia's Silty Fraser River Water Meets The Pacific Ocean

Where British Columbia's Silty Fraser River Water Meets The Pacific Ocean

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#33

This Pepper Looks Very Upset

This Pepper Looks Very Upset

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#34

These 2D Looking 3D Bags

These 2D Looking 3D Bags

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#35

This Strange Ice Formation In Norway

This Strange Ice Formation In Norway

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#36

This Butterfly Has Both A Blue And A Red Shadow Produced From One Light Source!

This Butterfly Has Both A Blue And A Red Shadow Produced From One Light Source!

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#37

Truck Lines Up With Rocky Mountains

Truck Lines Up With Rocky Mountains

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#38

This Guy's Earbuds Made A Treble Clef

This Guy's Earbuds Made A Treble Clef

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#39

I Collect Rocks That Look Like Eggs

I Collect Rocks That Look Like Eggs

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the_harbinger_of_doom s/t/h
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

egg rock! the rock that looks like an egg. is it an egg? no its a rock that looks like an egg

Cydney Golden
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Over 60 years ago my dad gave me a rock he thought looked like an egg. I still have it.

Edward Dwyer
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So you have NO life? Is that a full-time job? I saw asteroids in a Star Wars cartoon that looked like potatoes. What can I do with that?

DaDragonSeesU
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I collect the ones with holes, petrified wood, found an iron ingot with a hole too =) rocks rock

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#40

A Jenga Structure I Made. It Was Pretty Easy

A Jenga Structure I Made. It Was Pretty Easy

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#41

Lightning Struck At The Exactly Moment I Took A Picture

Lightning Struck At The Exactly Moment I Took A Picture

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#42

My Friend's Septic Tank Looks Like Rafiki From Lion King

My Friend's Septic Tank Looks Like Rafiki From Lion King

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#43

The Gum I Bought In Hong Kong Comes With Paper To Wrap Your Gum In After You're Done Chewing It

The Gum I Bought In Hong Kong Comes With Paper To Wrap Your Gum In After You're Done Chewing It

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#44

This Hill Near My House Looks Like The Default Windows Xp Wallpaper

This Hill Near My House Looks Like The Default Windows Xp Wallpaper

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#45

Light Reflected Onto This Wall Looks Like Chromosomes During Meiosis

Light Reflected Onto This Wall Looks Like Chromosomes During Meiosis

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#46

Russian Soldiers Looking Like A Windows 95 Crash And Drag

Russian Soldiers Looking Like A Windows 95 Crash And Drag

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#47

This Stain On My Table Looks Like A Dog Passionately Taking In A Sweet Smell

This Stain On My Table Looks Like A Dog Passionately Taking In A Sweet Smell

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#48

At This Airport, They Have A Machine That Will Print Off Free Short Stories For You To Read While You Wait!

At This Airport, They Have A Machine That Will Print Off Free Short Stories For You To Read While You Wait!

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#49

The Hotel I'm Staying At Has To Keep This Sign In A Locked Box

The Hotel I'm Staying At Has To Keep This Sign In A Locked Box

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#50

My Phones Camera Shattered, This Is All It Sees

My Phones Camera Shattered, This Is All It Sees

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Note: this post originally had 96 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.