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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.

#1

Miniature Car Models Create Realistic Historical Photos

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Brigitte
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait... what? That is really cool. I clicked to flip umpteen times to believe it.

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#2

Wedding Photography

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Chris Chambers Report

#3

Water Reflections

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Vogue Korea Report

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Yvonne Bernal
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And now we know!!! I often wondered how certain photos had been created underwater!

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#5

Surreal Miniature Photography

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Felix Hernandez Report

#6

Girl Enjoying Rain

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FunLeak Report

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Yvonne Bernal
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An observant person would have noticed that it's only raining on the leaf. But I do still love the effect!

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#7

Fox Close Up

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#9

Levitation

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Luke Sharrat Report

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Yvonne Bernal
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd think she would still have to be some sort of gymnist to be able to balance (and hold) like that. Wowza!

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#10

Wedding Photography

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Chris Chambers Report

#11

Photoshoot 25m Under The Sea In A Sunken Shipwreck

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Benjamin Von Wong Report

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Brigitte
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not really a photography lie. The girl is really there, under water, with no air tank. Very impressive.

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#12

M&M’s In Water Drops

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Northwest Dad Report

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Cyndie Birdsong
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the m-n-m's on the main pic are lined up like rainbows, yet the reveal pic has them all mixed up in the bowl - a lie within a lie! ;)

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#14

How Landscape Photos Are Really Made

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Matthew Albanese Report

#15

Splashing Roses Photography

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Alex Koloskov Report

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#17

Heart-shaped Photo

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Globetrotter Diaries Report

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Jotaeme Isola
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the one who post this things doesn't know what a LIE means i think. this is bokeh, a light effect, not a lie

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#18

Levitation Shot

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Elizabeth Edelmann
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This had to take a lot of editing... a little too much for my liking but still a cool aftershot

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#19

How Rare White Curtain Auroras Are Made

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Roman Noven Report

#20

Burning Lava

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Kawika Singson Report

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Adrian Ianca
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet it is listed as a lie. Don't know who's the idiot making this article but it's a fail.

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Honolulu Storm
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The photog admitted he photoshopped himself being on fire for drama. So this is a double photoshop. Lava that hot would be so hot one couldn't approach it let alone tolerate it.

Jo Sheppard
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yes, but the flip photo is also a lie - he added the flames in post... he got hounded for it.

Athonwy Doherty
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In reality, if he was standing that close to a lava plow hot enough to light a tripod on fire, his skin would melt off. I've hiked out to this lava flow many times, and you can't stand within 5 feet of a flow without starting to feel intense burning on your skin.

Megan Cherry
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its a realistic photo by nat geo not fake he is literally on the lava taking the picture so not a lie

Anthony Patti
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Calling this one a lie is messed up, he's literally standing on molten rock

Wulfur
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once again, HOW is this a lie? It's just showing that he was, in fact, there, taking the photo

Carmen Luciana
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bored Panda you're really bored..seriously you better change the title of this post as there is NO LIE in this particular photo and therefore you dishonour all photographers around the world.Sitting behing your laptop and making s**t statements. I'll unlike thus page, is seriously c**p.

Jan Rees
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is a lie - the photographer added those flames around his feet and tripod. It's very misleading the way they've posted it.

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Jace
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Quote: The photo is real, but the flames are not the result of spontaneous combustion. “The flames on the tripod and my shoes did not start because of the lava” Singson freely admits. “It’s like if you put your shoe in a hot frying pan, it will not catch fire right away”. Singson used an accelerant to start the flames then had his buddy snap the shot. The reason? “It’s just something I wanted for my Facebook cover photo”.

Channon Doughty
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HE is almost as dedicated as Volcanologists...the highest turnover rate in science, but not from retirement

Sarah Silverstone
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An actual legit pic that a photographer took risks to take... why is it on this list?

Garry Tyler
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is staged, the photographer has even admitted it. The flames have nothing to do with the fact he is taking a picture on hot terrain http://wafflesatnoon.com/burning-volcano-photographer/

EmLynn Thompson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Staged is not a lie. He really was standing on lava with his shoes and tripod on fire. Lie, I Do Not Think It Means What You (people) Think It Means.

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Monika Melbourne
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not a 'lie'. The saying is not "Liar Liar SHOES on Fire"; it's "Pants". This photograph only becomes a lie when the flames reach the photographer's pants. Stop making things up just to put them on your list.

BoPos
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This real pic from behind is much more impressive then lava only

Karen Shemesh
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is this a lie?!? Is f***ing feet are on freaking fire...!!! he's maybe nuts but not a liar

Prescotte Martin
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have to wear fireproof shoes and antiheat leggings when you want to photograph anywhere near a recent volcanic eruption. It can take weeks for the lava to cool sufficiently. This may or may not be a genuine pic, but it certainly happens. Check out photography done on the Piton de Fournaise volcano in Reunion Island

reclameshit2015 2016
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lol no truth to this picture. This was a photoshopped picture. The flipped one. Boredpanda you are now just making stuff up because it's convenient for your article. at least do your research before you impulsively claim stuff.

veritech pilot
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You should take your own advice and do your research. It was staged, but it wasn't photoshopped.

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#24

Creating An Indoor Blizzard

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#26

Rock Climber

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Corey Rich Report

#27

That's How It Looks Like In Real Life

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Murad Osmann Report

#28

The Illusion Of Different Spaces

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www.diyphotography.net Report

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Close-ups Of Snowflakes

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Alexey Kljatov Report

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Nuno Queirós
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is this fake? This is a legitimate way to achieve a good macro picture of ice...

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#30

Dreamy Effect

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Jesse David McGrady Report

#31

Wedding Photography

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#32

Underwater Dog

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Seth Casteel Report

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#33

Background Trick

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#35

Umbrella

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#36

Underwater Photoshoot

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Phoebe Rudomino Report

#37

How Mountains Landscape Photos Are Made Of

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Matthew Albanese Report

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Sarah Locke
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen real life pictures just like this... why go through all that work?

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#38

Levitation Shoot

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Dani Diamond Report

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Elizabeth Edelmann
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol so they just cut out the end of the dress where it's tied to hold up.. i don't like that they added a fake floating chair post production

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#39

Volcano Photography

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Matthew Albanese Report

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#42

Food Styling Photography

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Sam Kaplan Report

#43

Surrealistic Photoshoot In The Sea

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Ronen Goldman Report

#44

Aurora Borealis

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Romulus ANGHEL
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a lie only if you can't travel to a Nordic country where you can actually witness a superb aurora borealis.

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#48

Romantic Couple Photoshoot

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Ovidiu Löwe
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really don't understand why the title of this post is so negativistic. It's not a lie, it's actually ART.

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#49

Capturing The Hummingbirds With 3d Camera

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#50

A Long-Exposure Picture While Zooming Out

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