28 Magical Paths Begging To Be Walked

Roads and paths pervade our literature, poetry, artwork, linguistic expressions and music. Even photographers can’t keep their eyes (and lenses) off of a beautiful road or path, which is why we collected this list of 28 amazing photos of paths.

Paths like these have a powerful grip on the human imagination – they can bring adventure, promise and change or solitude, peace and calm. There’s nothing like a walk down a beautiful path to clear your head – or to fill it with ideas!

I’ll leave you with an excellent quote from J. R. R. Tolkien’s works while you enjoy these images; “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.“

Spring In Hallerbos Forest, Belgium

Image credits: Kilian Schönberger

Rhododendron Tunnel in Reenagross Park, Kenmare Ireland

Image credits: Robert Ziegenfuss

Autumn In The White Carpathians

Image credits: Janek Sedlar

Rhododendron Laden Path, Mount Rogers, Virginia, USA

Image credits: David Mosner

Winter Forest Path, Czech Republic

Image credits: Jan Machata

Padley Gorge, Peak District, UK

Image credits: James Mills

Spring In Spencer Smith Park, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Image credits: Shawn Marshall

Spring In Dog Mountain, Washington, USA

Image credits: Danielle Hughson

Jacaranda Tree Alley

Image credits: George Veltchev

Cotton Tree Alley In Taiwan

Image credits: Sue Hsu

Mount Rainier, Washington, USA

Image credits: Danielle Hughson

Spring In Woodburn, Oregon, USA

Image credits: Danielle Hughson

Dark Hedges In Ireland

Image credits: Stephen Emerson

Taiping Mountain Path in Taiwan

Image credits: Justin Jones

Hitachi Seaside Park Path In Japan

Image credits: nipomen2

Forest Trail In Bavaria, Germany

Image credits: Kilian Schönberger

Russian Forest Path

Image credits: Elena Shumilova

Winter Sunrise On Path In Campigna National Park , Italy

Image credits: Roberto Meloti

Migliarino San Rossore Park Path In Pisa, Italy

Image credits: Andrea Iorio

Bamboo Path In Kyoto, Japan

Image credits: Yuya Horikawa

Autumn Path

Image credits: Lars Van Der Goor

Path Up To The Halnaker Windmill in Sussex, UK

Image credits: Sam Moore

Autumn Path In Kyoto, Japan

Image credits: Takahiro Bessho

Tunnel Of Love, Ukraine

Image credits: Oleg Gordienko

Wisteria Flower Tunnel Path in Japan

Image credits: mindphoto.blog.fc2.com

 Springtime Path In Holland

Image credits: Lars Van De Goor

Path Under Blooming Trees In Spring

Image credits: Emanuel Costinas

Forest Path In Autumn

Image credits: Lars Van De Goor

House of Books: Majestic Photos Of Libraries Around The World By Franck Bohbot

French photographer Franck Bohbot appreciates the simple pleasure of reading books, so he decided to travel around the world to document the most beautiful libraries.

Currently living in New York, Bohbot started the “House of Books” series back in 2012, and has already visited some of the finest libraries, such as Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Biblioteca Angelica in Rome and the New York Public Library. The project is still ongoing, but it has already been featured on many popular art websites.

Bohbot is well known for his symmetric compositions. He likes documentary-style and capturing unusual atmospheres. Besides photographing libraries, he has already documented theatres, museums, trains stations, courts and swimming pools.

Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris

Bibliothèque Mazarine, Paris

Biblioteca Angelica, Rome

Boston Public Library, Boston

Bibliothèque Mazarine, Paris

BNF Site François Mitterrand, Paris

 Bibliothèque Sainte Geneviève, Paris

Bibliothèque Interuniversitaire de la Sorbonne, Paris

Bibliothèque Interuniversitaire de la Sorbonne , Paris

 Biblioteca Vallicelliana, Rome

Bibliothèque du Sénat, Paris

Bibliothèque Interuniversitaire de la Sorbonne, Paris

Biblioteca Vallicelliana, Rome

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12 Zodiac Signs Reborn As Terrifying Monsters By Damon Hellandbrand

Just because a character has been around forever doesn’t mean there aren’t new ways to reimagine it. Damon Hellandbrand, a talented artist based in the U.S., has created a series of images that portray the symbols of the zodiac as twisted, surreal creatures straight out of a nightmarish realm.

Hellandbrand does much of his art with various digital illustration programs, but some are born as pencil drawings or watercolors – or “basically whatever medium I’m in the mood for.” He writes that he is inspired by artists like Ralph McQuarrie, Boris Vallejo and Frank Frazetta, and it’s easy to imagine that Guillermo Del Toro might number among his influences as well.

More info: dhellandbrand.com | DeviantArt (h/t: gallowboob)

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