Anyone who claims that science is boring is greatly mistaken! This year, many discoveries have been made on the planet, countless vivid natural phenomena and moments in the life of the world around us have been photographed.
Scientists, research photographers and even ordinary people have taken these stunning images, proving how exciting and endless science is.
We are in a hurry to introduce you to some of the scientific masterpieces.
(25 photos total)
1. As a result of the eruption of Mount Etna on the Italian island of Sicily, giant rings of clouds with a diameter of more than 100 meters could be observed in the sky.
3. At the very beginning of the outgoing year, January 23, Chicago firefighters managed to extinguish a fire in one of the warehouses. And the record low temperature immediately turned the consequences of the fire into a magical ice "castle".
4. This composite composition depicts the November solar eclipse. The sun behind the moon creates incredible reflections of light.
5. The stunning Aurora aurora beyond the Arctic Circle was photographed in the early morning hours. Also known as the Northern Lights, the spectacular light show is created by the fast moving charged particles of the Sun.
6. This year, the public became aware of the existence of a cute multi-colored corn. Moreover, you can already buy this "new colorful vegetable" in a number of US online stores.
7. British explorer photographer Tim Flach has created a series of images entitled "More than Human", which captures the stunning behavior of wild animals. For example, the expressive gestures of a tiger.
8. When the Giant Magellan Telescope is ready, it will be 10 times more powerful than NASA's main telescope. The photo, however, shows a sculpted copy of the telescope, but its creators promise to install the telescope in Chile by 2020.
9. Nick Brandt took a series of photos of birds and bats on a lake in Tanzania that look like they were made of rock. This effect is actually due to the high concentration of ash and salt in the lake water.
10. "A café in the city of Aquas Calientes in Peru attracts many wild parrots who beg for treats from tourists." - says photographer Adam Likhshen, he managed to take this photo for participation in the contest from National Geographic. "The curious parrot was looking at me with great interest, apparently, he liked my camera."
11. Researchers in sleep disorders have discovered channels (blue in the photo) created by neurons to get rid of unnecessary emotions during a person's sleep. The picture captures a beautiful color scheme.
12. Olinkito is the first previously unknown mammal to be discovered in America in the last 35 years. This raccoon relative turned out to be a cute animal!
13. Record algae Enteromorpha blooms have been observed off the coast of China. Although algae are not toxic, they consume a lot of oxygen, thus causing significant damage to the environment.
15. Photo of the Year: During a rocket launch in Virginia, a frog thrown by a wave hit the camera lens and became a summer hit.
17. British ice cream guru Charlie Francis created glow-in-the-dark ice cream using synthesized jellyfish proteins - the very proteins that allow these marine animals to produce light inside their bodies. The price of ice cream is only $ 220.
18. London Zoo annually weighs its pets, of which there are more than 19,000 units. In the photo, they are cunningly trying to weigh the anteater.
19. The first quality map of endangered forests on the planet. Between 2000 and 2012, we lost forests with a total area exceeding Mexico and Arizona combined ... While only half of Alaska has new forests. 23. Rows of parked cars during September floods in Connecticut.
24. German zoologist photographer took this photo at the local zoo. It turns out that primates experience and show emotions such as love, sadness, joy and cruelty.
25. A tiny baby panda was born at the American Zoo on August 23rd. During the first three weeks, the newborn not only lacked hair, but even sexual characteristics! Experts were able to determine the sex of the baby only 3 weeks after his birth.
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Much time has passed since the invention of the first camera. This technique has evolved to produce high quality images. Thanks to this, today many are trying to capture moments that amaze with their beauty or the incredibleness of what is happening. Some photographers are constantly on the lookout for unique moments. This allows them to take the most incredible photographs in the world. But sometimes an ordinary person, who does not claim to be the best moment-maker, manages to shoot shots that amaze the imagination.
Incredible nature photography
Despite the harsh conditions, deserts can be striking in their beauty. The photo of a massive dune found in the Namib Desert is simply mesmerizing. The photo was taken at sunset, when the sand shines golden under the last rays of the sun. Against the background of the dune, lonely trees look unusually beautiful.
The virgin nature preserved in Bryce Canyon is no less attractive. The amazing picture captures the majesty of the rock massifs where trees are found.
Fly geyser looks incredible in the photos. The picture was taken in the US state of Nevada. The area enchants with its fabulous views. What makes this photo fantastic is the unique lighting. Rays breaking through the clouds are reflected on the water in different tones.
It is impossible to look without admiration at the photo of lenticular clouds. This is truly an amazing sight. The clouds, like spirals, rise to the heavenly heights. The rays of the sun, illuminating this grandiose picture, give them originality.
It is hard to believe that the beauty captured in the following picture exists. It seems that the photographer managed to capture two starry skies. This is how the bioluminescent waves look that attract tourists to the beaches in the Maldives.
Amazing animal photos
Quite a lot of amazing shots can be made while photographing animals. Some of the photographs are amazing and fascinating. Particularly fortunate photographers are fortunate enough to capture unique moments that can inspire admiration.
It seems incredible a photo in which a lizard, as if enchanted, runs along the water surface. These inhabitants of Central America can cross the body of water, keeping to the surface. A myriad of tiny droplets make a photograph truly unreal.
It is difficult to imagine what the photographer felt when photographing a hunting hippopotamus. A huge animal a few meters away from him decided to arrange a feast for himself, catching a lingering fish. The shot turned out to be amazing, demonstrating the power of a huge animal.
Undoubtedly, the photographer was lucky to capture a seagull landing against the backdrop of the setting sun. The bird at this moment looks like an angel spreading its wings. A seagull, already walking along the surface, looks no less interesting. She seems to be trying to say something to another bird.
Almost every person knows that there is an animal in nature called a mole. But not everyone saw what this admirer of underground life looks like. A photographer from France managed to see and photograph the moment when the mole, making a hole, appeared on the surface.
Many people are terribly afraid of bees, and for good reason. The bite of this insect makes you feel painful, and in some cases it can have rather sad consequences. But it is worth seeing how a bee collects nectar from a crocus, strewn with fine pollen, and immediately there is a feeling of admiration for this hardworking insect.
Unrealistic pictures of settlements
Some cities look quite ordinary. Their streets are not particularly different, which creates an impression of everyday life. But there are cities and towns that amaze with their beauty, which is clearly demonstrated in many photographs. The castle located in Croatia looks amazing in the photo. It is located on a small island and is surrounded by perennial trees. The snow-white building looks amazing against the backdrop of nature.
Singapore looks amazing on the eve of the New Year. The photographer managed to capture how a huge snake made of numerous lamps stretched along the city street. This sculpture welcomed the coming of the year of the snake.
The American city of Anchorage, located in Alaska, looks unrealistic in the rays of the setting sun. Despite the fact that this is a huge settlement, it looks very small against the backdrop of huge majestic mountains.
The Burtange fortress looks amazing, shot from a bird's eye view. She looks like a huge star. This real work of art is located in the Netherlands. The fortress is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country.
Incredible images taken in space
The American Research Center NASA annually presents photographs taken by satellites or astronauts in spacecraft. These are amazing shots, amazing imagination. Very beautiful pictures are taken by the Spitzer telescope. One of them captures the Snail Nebula, enchanting with its colorfulness.
The astronaut managed to photograph the northern lights, which can only be observed in the pole zone. The photo turned out to be simply unreal. The planet appears to be surrounded by a bright red hoop.
A comet sweeping across the endless expanses of space looks no less attractive. Against the backdrop of a myriad of twinkling stars, such a spectacle looks amazing. An astronaut from Holland, who was conducting research work on the ISS, managed to take an amazing photo. It took a simple Nikon camera to capture this unique moment.
An unrealistically beautiful picture of the Earth was taken by the American Astronaut Scott Kelly. He managed to film the planet at night. With millions of twinkling lights, you can see where the big cities are.
Every day, the collection of unreal photographs is replenished with new masterpieces that cannot be viewed without a sinking heart.
Our world is full of such amazing things that we could not even imagine, but thanks to talented photographers who are nearby at the most appropriate moment, we have a wonderful opportunity to see what kind of fantastically beautiful world we live in. Let's enjoy together these incredible shots of the most exciting moments and discoveries, which for many will surely be a real surprise.
The turtle has saddled the jellyfish and is now riding it.
The highest tree on the planet is Hyperion. Its height reaches 115.6 meters, and its age is about 800 years.
The man is holding the Fukang meteorite, a precious gift from the Universe, which is 4.5 billion years old.
This is how astronauts in space see an eclipse.
A flock of fire-lit birds against a background of black smoke.
The Japanese temple in Kyoto has turned into a fabulous place after a snowfall.
Shadows cast by clouds on the Earth.
A kayaker swims alongside burning lava flowing into the ocean (Hawaii).
This is the best image quality to date that has captured the Orion Nebula.
Opal photo. It seems as if dawn is being born inside the stone.
Thor's well, called "the gate to the underworld" (USA, Oregon).
Ultraviolet image of the sun.
This is the clearest photograph of Mercury ever taken.
All the beauty and power of a thunderstorm captured in one shot.
Macro image of the iris of the human eye.
Whimsical ice pattern on the pond.
For 20 years, this monk prayed in the same place.
In a small piece of amber, a perfectly preserved fragment of the tail of a feathered theropod dinosaur, whose age was about 99 million years, was discovered. Below is a photo of that very fragment.
This amazing fire cloud appeared over Portugal and immediately received the name "Hand of God".
The Sahara Desert, covered with snow. The last time this could be observed 37 years ago.
But amazing photos that you most likely have not seen before.
1. Machine for laying footpaths
2. The inner movement of a watch created by Patek Philippe, recognized as the most consummate watchmaker in history
3. Sunset and solar eclipse occurring at the same moment
4. A winding fence in the sand dunes of Algodon, Southern California
5. Perfect pyrite cubes formed by mother nature
6. Molten glass in a fire-damaged building
7. The deepest in the world (34, 5 meters) swimming pool, containing 2271 cubic meters of water
8. Turtle riding a jellyfish
9. Skull of a child before the loss of milk teeth
1 0. It is hard to imagine how accurate the new CT scanner from General Electric has achieved.
11. Spiral horizontal brickwork that adorns the restaurant building
12. The lizard threw away its "face" entirely in one motion
13. Exquisite color scheme of pencil drawing with the image of a wave
14. There are over twenty thousand holes drilled in this eggshell.
15. Monument "Sverd i fjell" in Norway represents three giant swords
16. The image of modern Manhattan is combined in one photo with its supposed view six hundred years ago
17. An original and ingenious idea for the construction of the bridge
18 This is what Disneyland's Space Mountain ride looks like with the lights on
19. "Cabbage" geometry
20. Fukang Meteorite
21. This is how a person sees (picture above), and this is how a cat sees (picture below)
22. A dresser of skillful carving, reminiscent of a computer "glitch"
23. Grass after being struck by lightning
24. This 3D printed "plaster cast" heals bones forty percent faster than normal using ultrasonic waves
25. View of the bridge over the freezing river
26. This image of fireworks is obtained if the camera focuses during the next volley
27. Wounded Lion - a monument in honor of the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution, Lucerne,
Switzerland
28. The artist created this cute wolf from pipe cleaners
29. Moreton Island, Queensland, Australia. This is a man-made "dump of sunken ships" created so that yachts can
safely to anchor, at the same time is an ideal diving site
30. A lenticular cloud resembling an unidentified flying object
31. Highway crosses the runway at Gibraltar International Airport
32. "Slice of Art". Each color was formed with a separate layer of material to create this amazing “loaf” that
how not to cut it - you get a work of art. The price of each slice is about five thousand dollars
33. View of the space shuttle "Atlantis" from the International Space Station
34. This is what a liter bottle of soda looks like before supplying compressed air
35. A rare image of the Hoover Dam taken before the Colorado River was filled with water.
36. Marlon Brando before and after applying makeup for his role in The Godfather
37. Alternative to surge protectors
38. Cross-section of the submarine cable
39. This is one whole image
40. Kryptex flash drive
41. Sectional view of a commercial airliner compartment
42. This image contains a million different colors.
43. Hitler had to shave off his mustache so that he could wear a gas mask. And before that he looked like this
44. A predatory fish that eats its prey, which is ten times its weight and twice as long
45. Bismuth is a chemical element that, as a result of oxidation, acquires an iridescent color of the surface
46. Coins stacked in a special way that allows them to be held together even outside the table
More and more unusual and truly amazing photographs appear, and here are some more of them. The selection is called incredible photos without Photoshop, and here the nature of each creation will be explained as fully as possible. The only question is whether to believe it? ..
1 photo: Photo on the water, just like a famous biblical character. Photo taken in Indonesia.
2 Photos: Tragic photo - the driver lost control and drove onto the cycle track.
3 Photos: The photo shows Julio Aparisi, a professional matador. The bull at one of the performances literally pierced the matador's jaw. The matador survived, underwent many operations, and also continues his performances.
4 Photos: Amazing shot of a girl reflecting on a puddle.
5 Photos: This is not photoshop. Such a giant chair really exists. Photo taken in Italy.
6 Photos: Performance of a gymnast in Germany. Incredible photo without Photoshop- only the skillful skills of the photographer.
7 Photos: A funny photo from Egypt, James Hernis, the traveler, took the photo from an incredible angle.
8 Photos: Unusual photo without Photoshop - the synchronous moment of fluid oscillation in a glass is captured.
9 Photos: Walking on a tightrope over an abyss and without insurance! No photoshop, just the incredible skill of the professional - Edwin Mayen.
10 Photos: The girl is engaged in taking pictures of herself in jumps. It turns out amazingly incredible photos.
11 Photos: a building located in Paris. Architectural creativity in general.
12 Photos: And this animal is a crossed horse and a zebra. Such a zebra horse really exists.
