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Freeze Between The Lines: 30 Amazing Striped Icebergs

This cool collection of striped, streaked and striated icebergs show that there's much to be gained by freezing between the lines.

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Frozen Rainbows: 10 Eerie Examples Of Cool Colored Snow

Though most typically white, snow can take on a rainbow of different hues due to a wide spectrum of environmental additives.

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Frigid Farewells: 10 Vanishing Tropical Glaciers

Tropical glaciers are retreating on a journey of no return and that's not cool, especially for the plants, animals and people whose lives depend on them.

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32 Stunning and Spectacular Sea Arches

Whether you worked hard today or can't seem to find work, let's take a break from the stress. Get ready for your journey to see 32 stunning and spectacular sea arches.

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Shore Beauty: The World's 10 Most Amazing Beaches

Life's a beach, but not just any beach will do. These 10 amazing beaches showcase the most beautiful sandy shores ever to rock your world!

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Fulgurites: High-Glass Digs Where Lightning Goes To Die

As fragile as they are beautiful, fulgurites (so-called "petrified lightning") are the next best thing to holding a lightning bolt in your hand!

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Don’t Look Down! Terrifyingly Tall Towers & Lookouts

Afraid of heights? Even the photos of some of these insanely tall towers, lookouts and glass balconies will make your head swim.

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That's Hot: The 10 Most Amazing Deserts

Sun, sand and heat are the basic recipe for any amazing desert but like any creative cook, Mother Nature reaches for the spice to make things extra nice.

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Creative Images:14 Contemporary Outdoor Photographers

Outdoor photos touch our emotions, hearts, and minds. Here are 14 of the best and brightest contemporary outdoor photographers and 37 breathtakingly creative images.

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Bridge to Nature: Amazing Indian Living Root Bridges

When we think of amazing bridges, we usually think of the large steel and concrete variety. But Cherrapunji, India features truly astounding living bridges.

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Inland Seas Worth Seeing: The 10 Most Amazing Lakes

Big lakes, tiny lakes, freshwater lakes, briny lakes... and more than a few that are one-of-a-kind. These 10 amazing lakes "shore" are special!

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World Photography: Famous Freelance Photographers & Works

Freelance photographers roam the planet in search of that perfect moment in time. Here are 10 world-class freelance photographers and 36 photos of their works.

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Wonder Deep Down Under: 10 Most Amazing Caves

Caves worth raves! These formerly hidden underground wonders are finally revealing their beauty to those who always thought heaven was someplace above.

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Blood Rivers and Stone Forests: 15 Alien Landscapes

Fairy chimneys, blood red rivers and Seuss-like spotted lakes: these aren't CGI settings for sci-fi films, but real places right here on earth.

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Travel Photography: 46 Snapshot Moments Around the World

Travel photography influences the world; time stands still, beautiful or heartbreaking, and that moment lives on. Here are 46 snapshot moments around the world.

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