106. The Moon As A Sail

Possible Camera Used: Nikon P900
Where to Buy: Amazon
Avg. Cost: $548*
This perfectly-timed photo is sure to make you do a double-take, and it is amazing how large the moon can seem when you’re at sea. Known as the “Moon Illusion,” this trick of the light makes the moon look like a giant, looming celestial body when it is near the horizon.

The Moon As A Sail @inspiremoreofficial / Pinterest
NASA says the “illusion” is rooted in how we process visual information. Regardless, the moon’s trickery makes for some incredible photographs, such as this one, where this boat’s sail looks like a celestial body.

107. A City Lightscape

Possible Camera Used: Olympus OMD EM-5 Mark II
Where to Buy: Roberts Camera
Avg. Cost: $900*
Though streetlights might seem like a humdrum part of every city and suburban neighborhood, they can have a unique beauty to them when captured in a certain light. In this photo, we see a yellow moon and a swirl of city lights that look like celestial bodies themselves.

A City Lightscape @itskylecarey / Pinterest
The Olympus OM-D EM-5 Mark II, which you can find for $900, could have been used to capture this crystal-clear image of a moon surrounded by lights, as it features super-advanced image stabilization technology.

108. This Colorful Algerian Building

Possible Camera Used: Canon 400D
Where to Buy: Walmart
Avg. Cost: $330* (New)
Snapped by Yann LECOUER Photography, this colorful photo is titled, appropriately, “Colorful Thinking.” It was snapped with a Canon EOS 400D (17-55mm f/2.28) and first posted on Flickr before being shared widely on social media.

This Colorful Algerian Building @TheListros / Pinterest
The Canon 400D is a great first DSLR, and you can find a new one at Walmart for $330 or a used one on eBay for $100-$300. The 400D has an excellent balance of automatic and manual controls to help you progress through your creative journey as a photographer.

109. The Man Behind The Glass

Possible Camera Used: Fujifilm X100V
Where to Buy: Amazon
Avg. Cost: $2,140*
You have to admire the way street photographers are able to see and capture an image that might, to the rest of us, go unnoticed at the time. This photo of a man carrying a glass panel is a good example of that, as it looks almost multi-dimensional.

The Man Behind The Glass @natanronyhehe / Pinterest
Taken by Chad Wys and posted on his blog, this image could have been taken with a Fujifilm X100V, a camera known for being a “street photographer’s dream,” according to Digital Camera World. 

110. What A Colorful Shadow

Possible Camera Used: Nikon COOLPIX P1000 Digital Camera
Where to Buy: Abes of Maine
Avg. Cost: $769*
A transparent shadow is artistic in and of itself, as it creates an illustration onto the surface on which it is projected (assuming the surface is, like this one, lightly colored). Posted by Roger Jones on Flickr, this photo is titled “Transparent Shadow.”  

What A Colorful Shadow ©Roger Jones / Flickr
There are plenty of tips out there for shadow photography (use a wide aperture, keep a low ISO, etc.), but what about the camera to use? The Nikon COOLPIX P1000 Digital Camera is a good choice for this type of image-capturing.

111. A Beautiful Puddle

Possible Camera Used: Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
Where to Buy: Amazon
Avg. Cost: $700*
Who knew a puddle could be so beautiful? This image looks as though it is a portal to another world, when, in reality, it is the reflection of columns in Rome, Italy in a puddle of water. This proves that, sometimes, you can see beauty when walking with your head down.

A Beautiful Puddle @raymondefouanon / Pinterest
Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world to travel to, and a great travel cam to bring with you is the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV, which you can find in Silver Camera Body form on Amazon for $700.

112. He Drove It Off The Lot After This Photo

Possible Camera Used: Pixel 7 Pro
Where to Buy: Google Store
Avg. Cost: $949*
This cat just got a brand new muscle car and he, much like every random person on Facebook, is taking a selfie to show it off (in reality, this cat’s probably just attacking someone trying to snap a shot of his or her car).

He Drove It Off The Lot After This Photo @luzdairani / Pinterest
This striped tiny tiger might have taken his selfie using a camera from the crystal-clear Pixel 7 Pro, which costs $949 at the Google Store. Don’t let its Android rep fool you—this phone is great at capturing precise images.

113. Dog Or Demogorgon?

Possible Camera Used: Samsung Galaxy S22
Where to Buy: Samsung
Avg. Cost: $1,300*
This pup is giving the Demogorgon a run for its money with this perfectly-timed photo. In this picture, this canine’s mouth is open super-wide (likely because he was trying to catch air from a leaf blower or some other silly dog behavior), making him look alien-esque.

Dog Or Demigorgon? ©r/photoshopbattles / Reddit
According to XDA Developers, the Samsung Galaxy S22 has one of the “best camera[s] for daytime photos,” and it is able to capture a unique photo like this one, which, as you can imagine, made the rounds on social media after it was snapped.

114. This Photo Will Make You Do A Double-Take

Possible Camera Used: iPhone 12
Where to Buy: Apple
Avg. Cost: $560-$780*
Likely taken with a regular old cell phone camera, this photo is yet another example of an optical illusion. At first glance, this clever snap will have you seeing all sorts of impossible images, such as a man in short shorts and tights being carried by a woman.

This Photo Will Make You Do A Double-Take @buzzfeed / Pinterest
In reality, it’s the opposite. Optical illusions always throw us for a loop, as they cause our brains and eyes to talk to each other in a way that causes a screwed-up interpretation. Our eyes think this photo is one thing, while our brain says, “That can’t be right.”

115. Is This A Multi-Dimensional Event?

Possible Camera Used: iPhone X
Where to Buy: Walmart
Avg. Cost: $225*
This photo, taken on a bus, was a multi-dimensional event, as there’s no way five random men with similar, half-bald heads sat down, one in front of the other. Well, perhaps it’s not quite so sci-fi-dramatic, but this photo is still cool.

Is This A Multi-Dimensional Event? @boredpanda / Pinterest
Described by one publication as a “rare planet sequencing event,” this picture was probably snapped, discreetly, by someone using a phone such as the iPhone X, which you can find at Walmart for a relatively cheap price of $225.

116. At This Point, Why Not?

Possible Camera Used: Canon EOS R6
Where to Buy: Canon USA
Avg. Cost: $2,299*
Hey, if you make it to 100 and you’re still kicking, you have carte blanche to do whatever you want. Sure, smoking is bad for you, but who’s really going to tell a centenarian what to do? Certainly not us!

At This Point, Why Not? @michaelsonamder / Pinterest
Want a camera that can snap fire photography such as this? Check out the Canon EOS R6. According to Canon Europe, its 20.1MP full-frame sensor is ultra-sensitive and designed to handle scenarios featuring fire and flickering flames.

117. A Fairytale Willow

Possible Camera Used: Sony Alpha A7 II
Where to Buy: Best Buy
Avg. Cost: $1,000*
Willow trees are incredibly beautiful to begin with, and they’ve been featured in everything from Lord of the Rings to Minecraft. This glowberry-tree-come-to-life is a willow lined with beautiful fairy lights, creating a scene straight out of a movie.

A Fairytale Willow @imjillianh / Pinterest
You need the right camera for this type of photo, which is taken at night and requires high contrast to get the right feel. Nikon and Sony are both known for their low-light sensors, and the 33mm full-frame-sensor Sony Alpha A7 II is a favorite of photographers everywhere.

118. Tornado vs. Rainbow

Possible Camera Used: Nikon COOLPIX P950
Where to Buy: Nikon USA
Avg. Cost: $799.95*
Found on Reddit, this photo is titled “The Ultimate Duel.” It features a tornado and a rainbow, a striking weather event that, for most people, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This picture looks like something straight out of the Wizard of Oz or Thor.

Tornado vs. Rainbow @alainadance10 / Pinterest
Want to capture a rainbow? The Nikon COOLPIX P950 has 16-megapixel resolution and, compared to other high-tech cameras, is pretty affordable. You can find it at Nikon USA for $799.95.

119. Just Grabbing A Quick Lift

Possible Camera Used: Canon EOS Rebel T6
Where to Buy: Amazon
Avg. Cost: $272*
This ladybug is just grabbing a quick lift home, taking flight on a floating seed. This amazing, perfectly-timed photo requires the use of the right camera to make it work, and the Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera might just be that camera.

Just Grabbing A Quick Lift @Narrativeteam / Pinterest
Loaded Landscapes gave the T6 its title of one of the “ten best cameras for macrophotography.” The DSLR costs $272 on Amazon, making it one of the most affordable cameras on this list, as some of the ones listed here cost over $1,000.

120. A Chance Glimpse of a Face

Possible Camera Used: FujiFilm TX-T4 Mirrorless Digital Camera
Where to Buy: Abes of Maine
Avg. Cost: $1,569*
A photographer just looking to capture a nice image of birds flying through a cave got the surprise of his or her life when the birds formed into a face. This cave was turned from a rocky outpost to a side-eyeing, smiling visage.

A Chance Glimpse of a Face @ebaumsworld / Pinterest
A camera that could have been used to take this photo is the FujiFilm TX-T4 Mirrorless Digital Camera, which is one of the best cameras out there for nature photography. With a great piece o equipment and a little luck, you too can capture a once-in-a-lifetime photo like this one.