This is one of the best things about the Internet -- It‘s a great place to share some of the most beautiful and amazing pictures of our world and the universe in which we live.

Amazing and beautiful are indeed adjectives that come to mind when looking at these 27 award-winning nature photos. So, use this moment to simply appreciate the immense beauty that surrounds you, and enjoy these breathtaking photos!

And, for those of you who want to capture your local surroundings and wildlife in a similar fashion, take a look at my previous article, Top 10 Digital Photography Tips, which includes tips like: how to improve your landscape photos, quickly and easily, using nothing fancier than a pair of sunglasses.