18 Photos That Will Make You Wonder How Earth Is Even Real

What's This?

By Brian Koerber2014-01-23 13:30:32 UTC

Nature sure knows how to put on a good show. With sub-zero temperatures and extreme heat waves, she is a force to be reckoned with.

However, nature can also be a beautiful, awe-inspiring creation even the most esteemed artist could not dream up. With its snowy mountain tops mirrored in looking-glass lakes to sandy beaches dotted with palm trees — some of the globe's landscapes are so breathtakingly beautiful, they make us seriously wonder how Earth is even real.

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Spanning the tropical shores of Hawaii to Sweden's snowy trails, these jaw-dropping views will inspire you to close your laptop and enjoy the fresh outdoors. (Or maybe leave it open, and book a ticket.)

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Topics: Earth, earthporn, hdr, landscapes, nature, photography, Travel & Leisure, Watercooler

Image: Bob Martinson/Associated Press