Mesmerising Instagram space photos show iconic world landmarks as they've never been seen before
* A photography series, called Daily Overview, has been posting satellite images of Earth's most iconic landscapes
* Inspired by the 'overview effect,' which is the sensation that astronauts experience viewing Earth from space
The blooming tulip fields in Lisse, Netherlands, offer a stunning sky-high shot - in particular, during the peak bloom season in April
The otherworldly Mount Whaleback Ire Ore Mine, located in Western Australia, boasts a kaleidoscope of colours from the air
The roads crossing along the Stelvio Pass, a road in Northern Italy, are the highest paved routes in the Eastern Alps
The Gamasolar Thermosolar Plant in Seville, Spain uses 2,650 mirrors to focus the sun's thermal energy - and looks like an optical illusion from the air
Aluminum toxic waste gathers in the collection pond of a plant in Darrow, Louisiana, though the red mud generated makes for a stunning shot
Venice, Italy is fascinating to observe from above, with its canals, bridges and 78 giant steel gates across the three inlets
The Moab Potash Ponds in Utah is a stunning example of vibrant colour contrast between the bright blue water and salt
Located at the centre of 12 radiating avenues in Paris, France, construction of the Arc de Triomphe took nearly 30 years to complete
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3170741/Can-guess-Mesmerising-Instagram-pictures-taken-space-iconic-worldwide-landmarks-ve-never-seen-before.html
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Even toxic places become strangely beautiful from the perspective of space. Lots more amazing shots at link.
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For some reason, that space shot makes it look as if it plunges down a cliff face. A ground level shot shows that it's not quite as steep as the photo above would lead you to believe.
