Moraine Lake
Canada · Alberta · Banff National Park
Turquoise water, evergreen forest, and the peaks of the Canadian Rockies frame this alpine lake in Banff National Park.
Photo: David Zhang · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Milford Sound
New Zealand · South Island · Fiordland
Dark water meets steep mountain walls in this New Zealand fiord. Cloud and light constantly change the landscape of Fiordland.
Photo: Krzysztof Golik · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Mount Fuji
Japan · Honshu · Fuji Five Lakes
Japan’s volcanic silhouette rises beyond Lake Kawaguchi, with snow, sky, and still water giving the view its striking layers.
Photo: Suicasmo · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Grand Canyon
United States · Arizona · Colorado Plateau
Layer upon layer of rock stretches across the horizon in northern Arizona, with the Colorado River far below the rim.
Photo: Romain Guy from San Francisco, USA · Source · CC0
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Skógafoss
Iceland · South Iceland · Skógar
A broad curtain of water tumbles over a green cliff in southern Iceland. Spray rises from the dark riverbed beneath the falls.
Photo: Martin Falbisoner · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Oia, Santorini
Greece · Cyclades · Aegean Sea
Whitewashed buildings cluster above the Aegean Sea in Oia. The village looks out across Santorini’s volcanic island landscape.
Photo: Giles Laurent · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Lake Braies
Italy · South Tyrol · Dolomites
A mountain lake reflects the forest and rocky slopes of the Dolomites. Wooden boats and the shoreline bring a human scale to the alpine scenery.
Photo: Zairon · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Torres del Paine
Chile · Patagonia · Magallanes
Rugged mountain towers, open valleys, and wind-shaped skies define this corner of Chilean Patagonia.
Photo: Thomas Fuhrmann · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Machu Picchu
Peru · Cusco · Andes
Stone terraces and buildings follow a mountain ridge above the Urubamba valley. Green Andean peaks surround this historic Inca site.
Photo: Diego Delso · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Petra
Jordan · Ma’an · Southern Jordan
Rock-cut architecture emerges from warm sandstone at Petra. The carved facades are part of a landscape of narrow passages and desert cliffs.
Photo: Davidchocron · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Wadi Rum
Jordan · Aqaba · Southern Jordan
Sandstone cliffs rise from wide desert valleys in southern Jordan. Red sand and changing shadows give the landscape its rich color.
Photo: Peter Chisholm · Source · CC0
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Deadvlei
Namibia · Namib Desert · Sossusvlei
Dark tree silhouettes stand against a pale clay pan and the dunes of the Namib Desert, a striking study in color and contrast.
Photo: Giles Laurent · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Victoria Falls
Zambia / Zimbabwe · Zambezi River
The Zambezi River drops into a gorge between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Rising mist often becomes part of the view itself.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Table Mountain
South Africa · Western Cape · Cape Town
A broad, flat-topped mountain stands above Cape Town. The surrounding coast and city make this an unmistakable South African skyline.
Photo: Daniel Case · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Hạ Long Bay
Vietnam · Quảng Ninh · Gulf of Tonkin
Limestone islands rise from the water in northern Vietnam. Channels between the rocky formations open into a changing seascape.
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · Source · CC BY 4.0
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Raja Ampat
Indonesia · Southwest Papua
Green islands, blue channels, and coral-fringed shores form an intricate island landscape off western New Guinea.
Photo: Dennis Keller · Source · CC BY 2.0
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Wulingyuan
China · Hunan · Zhangjiajie
Slender sandstone pillars rise through forested valleys in Hunan. Mist can make the rocky towers appear to float above the trees.
Photo: chensiyuan · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Taj Mahal
India · Uttar Pradesh · Agra
White marble, formal gardens, and reflecting water create a carefully balanced view of this monument beside the Yamuna River.
Photo: Asitjain · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Angkor Wat
Cambodia · Siem Reap · Angkor
Temple towers and long galleries stand among the trees and water of Angkor. Stone details reward a closer look at this Cambodian landmark.
Photo: Satdeep Gill · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Lake Bled
Slovenia · Upper Carniola · Julian Alps
A small island punctuates the lake beneath forested slopes in Slovenia. The shoreline offers changing views of the water and mountains.
Photo: Petar Milošević · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Reine, Lofoten
Norway · Nordland · Lofoten Islands
Fishing-village buildings sit beside the water below steep mountains in the Lofoten Islands. Sea and rock shape this northern Norwegian setting.
Photo: Svein Magne Tunli · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Gásadalur
Faroe Islands · Vágar · North Atlantic
A village lies between green mountain slopes and sea cliffs on Vágar. The landscape looks out toward the open North Atlantic.
Photo: Mike Maguire · Source · CC BY 2.0
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Antelope Canyon
United States · Arizona · Navajo Nation
Curving sandstone walls shape narrow passages in northern Arizona. Light and shadow reveal the flowing forms of the rock.
Photo: King of Hearts · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Uluru
Australia · Northern Territory · Central Australia
A vast sandstone formation rises from the plains of central Australia. The surrounding landscape is part of the living cultural country of Aṉangu.
Photo: Dietmar Rabich · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
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