When you look at colorful
pictures from all over the world, it’s hard to believe that some of the
landscapes you see are real. Perhaps that’s why we want to visit all of them —
to make sure that they are really that beautiful!
pictures from all over the world, it’s hard to believe that some of the
landscapes you see are real. Perhaps that’s why we want to visit all of them —
to make sure that they are really that beautiful!
Bright Side collected some
shots of the most impressive places on the planet. After seeing this, you’ll
probably reconsider your plans for your next vacation!
shots of the most impressive places on the planet. After seeing this, you’ll
probably reconsider your plans for your next vacation!
The
Wave, Arizona, USA
Wave, Arizona, USA
The Wave is a sandstone rock
in the United States on the border of Arizona and Utah. It’s famous among
tourists and photographers for its colorful, undulating forms. 250 million
years ago, there were sand dunes there that were migrating across a desert
under the influence of seasonal winds.
in the United States on the border of Arizona and Utah. It’s famous among
tourists and photographers for its colorful, undulating forms. 250 million
years ago, there were sand dunes there that were migrating across a desert
under the influence of seasonal winds.
Salar
de Uyuni, Bolivia
de Uyuni, Bolivia
Salar de Uyuni is a dried-up
salt lake in the south of the Altiplano desert plains in Bolivia. Its inner
part is covered with a 6-26 ft (2-8 m) layer of salt. During the rainy season,
it becomes covered with a thin layer of water, turning it into the largest
mirror surface in the world.
salt lake in the south of the Altiplano desert plains in Bolivia. Its inner
part is covered with a 6-26 ft (2-8 m) layer of salt. During the rainy season,
it becomes covered with a thin layer of water, turning it into the largest
mirror surface in the world.
Fly
Geyser, Nevada, USA
Geyser, Nevada, USA
Fly Geyser is a man-made
geyser located in northwest Nevada. It appeared as a result of human
intervention: people were drilling a well there in 1916, but they accidentally
hit a geothermal pocket. In 1964, boiling water began to penetrate to the
surface creating an unusual landscape of minerals dissolving in water.
geyser located in northwest Nevada. It appeared as a result of human
intervention: people were drilling a well there in 1916, but they accidentally
hit a geothermal pocket. In 1964, boiling water began to penetrate to the
surface creating an unusual landscape of minerals dissolving in water.
Hitachi
Seaside Park, Japan
Seaside Park, Japan
Hitachi Seaside National Park,
in eastern Japan, is a wonderful example of landscape design. It’s famous for
the way it changes color depending on the season. Spring, summer, autumn and
winter have their own floral covering. By late spring, millions of American
forget-me-nots bloom in the park.
in eastern Japan, is a wonderful example of landscape design. It’s famous for
the way it changes color depending on the season. Spring, summer, autumn and
winter have their own floral covering. By late spring, millions of American
forget-me-nots bloom in the park.
Panjin
Red Beach, China
Red Beach, China
The beach near Panjin is world
famous for its unusual red color. The reason is that the bank of the Liaohe
River is littered with seaweed. From April to May, it has a green color, but
after it has withering away it gradually becomes bright red by September.
famous for its unusual red color. The reason is that the bank of the Liaohe
River is littered with seaweed. From April to May, it has a green color, but
after it has withering away it gradually becomes bright red by September.
The
Lake in Glacier National Park, USA
Lake in Glacier National Park, USA
This divinely beautiful lake
is located in the Rocky Mountains on the border with Canada in Montana.
is located in the Rocky Mountains on the border with Canada in Montana.
The
Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland
Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland
The Giant’s Causeway is made
up of about 40,000 basalt columns, all connected to each other. They appeared
after an ancient volcanic eruption. The tops of the columns start at the foot
of the rock and gradually disappear under the sea. The highest of the columns
is about 39 ft (12 m) high.
up of about 40,000 basalt columns, all connected to each other. They appeared
after an ancient volcanic eruption. The tops of the columns start at the foot
of the rock and gradually disappear under the sea. The highest of the columns
is about 39 ft (12 m) high.
Rainbow
Mountains, China
Mountains, China
One hundred million years ago,
this place was a huge pool instead of mountains, which gradually dried up due
to high temperatures. The rocks were ’painted’ in unusual red and copper colors
after being exposed to the air.
this place was a huge pool instead of mountains, which gradually dried up due
to high temperatures. The rocks were ’painted’ in unusual red and copper colors
after being exposed to the air.
The
Maldives
Maldives
The Maldives consists of more
than a thousand paradise islands scattered in the turquoise waters of the
Indian Ocean. Each island can be called a small miracle, that has preserved the
pristine freshness and purity of nature.
than a thousand paradise islands scattered in the turquoise waters of the
Indian Ocean. Each island can be called a small miracle, that has preserved the
pristine freshness and purity of nature.
Badab-e
Surt, Iran
Surt, Iran
Badab-e Surt is a natural
wonder in north Iran. This place is made up of one particular kind of stepped
terraces — ones made of travertine. The terraces are orange because of a large
amount of iron oxide.
wonder in north Iran. This place is made up of one particular kind of stepped
terraces — ones made of travertine. The terraces are orange because of a large
amount of iron oxide.
The
Leshan Giant Buddha, China
Leshan Giant Buddha, China
The Maitreya Buddha in Leshan
in China is one of the highest statues of Buddha in the world. Its height is
233 ft (71 m). The height of its head is about 49 ft (15 m). The scale of its
shoulders is about 98 ft (30 m), the length of its finger is 26 ft (8 m), and
of its toe is 5 ft (1.6 m). The length of its nose is 18 ft (5.5 m).
in China is one of the highest statues of Buddha in the world. Its height is
233 ft (71 m). The height of its head is about 49 ft (15 m). The scale of its
shoulders is about 98 ft (30 m), the length of its finger is 26 ft (8 m), and
of its toe is 5 ft (1.6 m). The length of its nose is 18 ft (5.5 m).
Lake
Natron, Tanzania
Natron, Tanzania
This salty alkaline Natron lake
is located in the north of Tanzania. Its depth is less than 10 ft (3 m).
Because of the micro-organisms that live in the lake, the salt crust covering
it sometimes turns red and pink.
is located in the north of Tanzania. Its depth is less than 10 ft (3 m).
Because of the micro-organisms that live in the lake, the salt crust covering
it sometimes turns red and pink.
The
Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA
Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA
This canyon got its name due
to its orange and red walls that resemble an antelope’s pelt. The canyon is
made up of huge gaps in the sandy rocks which appeared under the influence of
wind and water.
to its orange and red walls that resemble an antelope’s pelt. The canyon is
made up of huge gaps in the sandy rocks which appeared under the influence of
wind and water.
Rice
Fields, Indonesia
Fields, Indonesia
The terraced rice fields in
Bali in Indonesia are amazingly picturesque. You might think that they’re just
grains of rice, but look at how artistically they are planted! No wonder the
rice fields and terraces on this island attract artists and tourists.
Bali in Indonesia are amazingly picturesque. You might think that they’re just
grains of rice, but look at how artistically they are planted! No wonder the
rice fields and terraces on this island attract artists and tourists.
Cappadocia,
Turkey
Turkey
Cappadocia is the ancient name
of this area of Turkey, and it’s still called this today. Here you can find
interesting landscapes and underground cities created before our era.
of this area of Turkey, and it’s still called this today. Here you can find
interesting landscapes and underground cities created before our era.
Darwaza,
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan
Darwaza is a gas crater in
Turkmenistan. Locals and travellers call it ’’the gates of hell’’. Its diameter
is about 196 ft (60 m); depth is 65 ft (20 m). Natural gas from the crater has
permanently burned here day and night since 1971.
Turkmenistan. Locals and travellers call it ’’the gates of hell’’. Its diameter
is about 196 ft (60 m); depth is 65 ft (20 m). Natural gas from the crater has
permanently burned here day and night since 1971.
The
Odle Mountains, Italy
Odle Mountains, Italy
This area is located in the
north-western part of the Italian Dolomites. The magnificent and breathtaking
mountain landscapes are incredibly beautiful. The Odle Mountains in the
Dolomites were listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2009.
north-western part of the Italian Dolomites. The magnificent and breathtaking
mountain landscapes are incredibly beautiful. The Odle Mountains in the
Dolomites were listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2009.
Cave
of Crystals, Mexico
of Crystals, Mexico
This cave, with its giant
selenite crystals, is a truly unique sight. The biggest of them is 36 ft (11 m)
in length and 13 ft (4 m) in width. It’s very hot in the cave, so you can’t
stay there for more than 20 minutes even if you have special equipment.
selenite crystals, is a truly unique sight. The biggest of them is 36 ft (11 m)
in length and 13 ft (4 m) in width. It’s very hot in the cave, so you can’t
stay there for more than 20 minutes even if you have special equipment.
Sossusvlei,
Namibia
Namibia
The Sossusvlei Plateau is the
most visited part of the Namib Desert. Everyone who goes there wants to see the
black trunks of dead trees that lie scattered around, creating ’’alien
landscapes.’’
most visited part of the Namib Desert. Everyone who goes there wants to see the
black trunks of dead trees that lie scattered around, creating ’’alien
landscapes.’’
The
Grand Prismatic Spring, USA
Grand Prismatic Spring, USA
A large variety of bacteria
lives at the edge of this spring. They can change color from green to red, so
the pond takes on their bright colors. There’s no bacteria in the center of the
pond. however, due to high temperatures, so the water is still blue there,
creating a very striking image.
lives at the edge of this spring. They can change color from green to red, so
the pond takes on their bright colors. There’s no bacteria in the center of the
pond. however, due to high temperatures, so the water is still blue there,
creating a very striking image.
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Kayode Emmanuel Ojo is the Co-Founder and Managing Director at SHEFFA Limited. He is presently studying Computer Science at the National Open University, Victoria Island, Lagos.