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15 Photos Of Famous Landmarks Zoomed Out. Stonehenge And Taj Mahal Are NOT What You Might Imagine.

These 15 pairs of photographs capture famous landmarks around the world from various perspectives. While the subject may be the same, the framing and composition makes a world of difference.

You probably imagine that the Taj Mahal is surrounded by pristine gardens, but the squalid garbage dumps behind it tell another story. Anyone who hasn’t been to Niagara Falls might think that they’re surrounded by a beautiful national forest instead of a series of tall buildings built on the lip of a nearby cliff.

1. The Great Pyramids of Giza

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2. Stonehenge

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3. The Brandenburg Gate

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4. The Acropolis

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5. Niagara Falls

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6. Mount Rushmore

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7. The Forbidden City

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8. Hollywood

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9. Sagrada Familia

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10. Mona Lisa

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11. Central Park, New York City

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12. The Arc de Triomphe

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13. The Little Mermaid

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14. Santorini

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15. Taj Mahal

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