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51 Pics That Show Photography Is The Biggest Lie Ever

The internet is full of beautiful and amazing photographs, but do you ever stop and wonder just what went into that perfect shot? I'm not just talking about the digital manipulation side of the process, although there's certainly plenty of that involved. No, I'm talking about the physical hard work combined with the often super-creative approaches that photographers employ in order to ensure that their final shot is the very best it can be.

Take a look at these behind-the-scenes pictures to see what we mean. Compiled by Bored Panda, they're sure to give the budding photographer some fresh ideas while giving the rest of us an enlightening glimpse into the reality that hides behind many a perfect picture.

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Miniature Car Models Create Realistic Historical Photos

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Wedding Photography

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Water Reflections

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Life In A Drop Photography

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Surreal Miniature Photography

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Girl Enjoying Rain

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Fox Close Up

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Water Splash Background

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Levitation

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Wedding Photography

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Photoshoot 25m Under The Sea In A Sunken Shipwreck

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M&M’s In Water Drops

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Floating

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How Landscape Photos Are Really Made

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Splashing Roses Photography

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Underwater Photoshoot

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Heart-shaped Photo

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How Rare White Curtain Auroras Are Made

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Burning Lava

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Mirror Lake

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#21

"Milk" In Cereal Commercials Is Often Glue

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Creating An Indoor Blizzard

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Bouncing Baby

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Rock Climber

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That's How It Looks Like In Real Life

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The Illusion Of Different Spaces

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Close-ups Of Snowflakes

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Thrill-Seeking Diver Jumps Down Extreme Waterslide, Ignoring The Strict Ban For Women

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Dreamy Effect

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Wedding Photography

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Underwater Dog

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Background Trick

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Perfume On A Glassy Surface

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Umbrella

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Underwater Photoshoot

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How Mountains Landscape Photos Are Made Of

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Levitation Shoot

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Volcano Photography

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Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

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Flour Photoshoot

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Macro Photography

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Food Styling Photography

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Surrealistic Photoshoot In The Sea

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Aurora Borealis

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Sinking Photography

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Baby Photography

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Levitation Photography

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Romantic Couple Photoshoot

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Capturing The Hummingbirds With 3d Camera

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French Diver’s “Jewels” In Tight Swimming Trunks Become Talk Of The Town At Olympics

French Diver’s “Jewels” In Tight Swimming Trunks Become Talk Of The Town At Olympics

French Diver’s “Jewels” In Tight Swimming Trunks Become Talk Of The Town At Olympics

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A Long-Exposure Picture While Zooming Out

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Dreaming Of Flying

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Bokeh Hearts

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The Seashore

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Julija Nėjė

I joined Bored Panda as an image editor back in 2014, during its early stages. It's been quite a journey since then! Over time, I transitioned through different roles until I eventually became the Content Lead. In this position, I now oversee the creation of the viral content published here on Bored Panda. While my primary focus lies in raising awareness about important social issues like gender and race equality, as well as mental health topics, I also enjoy sharing lighter content, such as memes, cat images and intriguing world curiosities. Outside of work, you'll likely find me engaged in one of five activities: planning a vacation, browsing thrift stores, experimenting in the kitchen, watching movies, or spending quality time with my two cats.

I joined Bored Panda as an image editor back in 2014, during its early stages. It's been quite a journey since then! Over time, I transitioned through different roles until I eventually became the Content Lead. In this position, I now oversee the creation of the viral content published here on Bored Panda. While my primary focus lies in raising awareness about important social issues like gender and race equality, as well as mental health topics, I also enjoy sharing lighter content, such as memes, cat images and intriguing world curiosities. Outside of work, you'll likely find me engaged in one of five activities: planning a vacation, browsing thrift stores, experimenting in the kitchen, watching movies, or spending quality time with my two cats.

Šarūnė Bar

Šarūnė is a List Curator here at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. Before BP, she traveled quite a bit and now could tell you some interesting stories about Alaskan black bears or how to survive +35°C while hiking in the Portuguese mountains. Later, she worked as a freelance copywriter for a travel agency until one day, she just became a bored panda. Now, Šarūnė can easily create a list of "30 Reasons Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats".

Šarūnė is a List Curator here at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. Before BP, she traveled quite a bit and now could tell you some interesting stories about Alaskan black bears or how to survive +35°C while hiking in the Portuguese mountains. Later, she worked as a freelance copywriter for a travel agency until one day, she just became a bored panda. Now, Šarūnė can easily create a list of "30 Reasons Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats".

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