Taj Mahal, image by AP
Most of us are familiar with how famous landmarks like the Taj Mahal, Niagara Falls and the Pyramids of Giza are usually depicted; all it takes is a quick Google search to throw up thousands of identical, close-up pictures of these man-made and natural wonders.
PolicyMic has an eye-opening collection of zoomed-out photographs that shows their surrounding landscapes.
For example, a rubbish-filled wasteland is situated not far from the majestic Taj Mahal while the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls is located next to modern buildings and roads.
The unique perspectives add context to these iconic monuments, and will make you rethink how we normally envision them. Though they may appear larger-than-life in our imagination, in reality they are just one of countless structures dotting the earth.
Check out more pictures below and view the entire set here.
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The Great Pyramids of Giza, image by AP
Image by AP
Niagara Falls, image by AP
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The Brandenburg Gate, image by AP
Image by AP
The Parthenon, image by AP
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The Statue of Liberty, image by Getty Images
Image by Getty Images
Mount Rushmore, image by Getty Images
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[via PolicyMic, images by AP, Getty Images and Imgur]