How to distinguish professional photos from amateur ones

There are travelers who like to photograph the places where they are, and there are photographers who like to travel. At first glance, these photos of the same locations are not particularly different, but, believe me, there are significant differences.

Here are 11 examples of stunningly beautiful places from around the world, captured on camera by amateurs and professionals.

How to distinguish professional photos from amateur ones

A pho­to post­ed by Travis Burke (@travisburkephotography) on Feb 11, 2016 at 5:44pm PST

Majestic sandstone rock formation "Wave" in Arizona against the background of the starry evening sky. 

A pho­to post­ed by Chad Tadashi Soll­berg­er (@chadsollberger) on Sep 15, 2016 at 8:21pm PDT

The sandstone is still beautiful, but much dimmer without the starry sky as a background. 

A pho­to post­ed by Brooke Saward (@worldwanderlust) on Sep 2, 2016 at 2:28am PDT

The picture of the village of Positano on the Amalfi coast in Italy turned out to be especially bright. 

A pho­to post­ed by Buck­et List Bums (@bucketlistbums) on Jul 13, 2016 at 9:00pm PDT

The traveler manages to look trendy, sitting with her back to the photographer against the backdrop of the impressive ancient city of Machu Picchu in Peru. 

A pho­to post­ed by Blan­ca Mar­zo Mar­tinez (@blancamarzo) on Sep 20, 2016 at 11:38am PDT

The view is still impressive, but the picture looks too "tourist".

A pho­to post­ed by Thomas Eck­hoff (@thomaseckhoff) on Jul 4, 2016 at 10:41am PDT

The waters of the blue lagoon in Iceland look calm and serene, the colors are so bright that they seem unreal.

A pho­to post­ed by Han­nah (@hannahcarolinaluisa) on Sep 20, 2016 at 11:27am PDT

This picture no longer looks like a fairy tale, like the previous one. 

A pho­to post­ed by Kier­sten The Blonde Abroad (@theblondeabroad) on Aug 20, 2016 at 11:27am PDT

The photographer was lucky enough to get camels for his picture of the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. 

A pho­to post­ed by Gary Arndt (@everythingeverywhere) on Sep 13, 2016 at 7:32am PDT

A beautiful angle and angle of shooting the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

A pho­to post­ed by Andy Kuo (@andykuo1128) on Sep 21, 2016 at 8:10am PDT

A pho­to post­ed by Andy Kuo (@andykuo1128) on

In this photo, it seems as if the photographer has fallen somewhere.

A pho­to post­ed by Cole Rise (@colerise) on Apr 10, 2013 at 6:46am PDT

A pho­to post­ed by Cole Rise (@colerise) on

The photographer managed to shoot the Chamarel waterfall in Mauritius with a rainbow and lush greenery.

A pho­to post­ed by Dave & DebThe­P­lan­etD (@theplanetd) on Mar 17, 2016 at 7:54pm PDT

The Indian Taj Mahal plays with luxurious colors and is perfectly centered.

A pho­to post­ed by Per­la Gur­ro­la (@loveperlapearls) on Aug 17, 2016 at 8:14pm PDT

What can not be said about this picture. 

A pho­to post­ed by Johan Lolos ╳ World Explor­er (@lebackpacker) on Jun 1, 2016 at 3:22am PDT

The Rakotzbruke Bridge (Devil's Bridge) in Germany with a hazy sunlight and a couple holding hands looks like it came from a fairy tale. 

A pho­to post­ed by @tomstravels92 on Sep 10, 2016 at 9:48am PDT

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Without a certain lighting, the feeling of romance disappeared. 

A pho­to post­ed by Liz Carl­son (@youngadventuress) on Feb 24, 2016 at 1:07pm PST

Photo of Bondi Beach in Sydney with impressive waves and bright blue water.

A pho­to post­ed by karao (@karao) on Aug 7, 2016 at 7:20pm PDT

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The colors are not so bright anymore, and the composition is not so exciting.

A pho­to post­ed by Liz Carl­son (@youngadventuress) on Feb 22, 2016 at 4:08pm PST

The Square of Spain in Seville is bathed in warm light, and a romantic boat ride completes the composition. 

A pho­to post­ed by Giuli (@giuliii9036) on Jun 26, 2016 at 1:11am PDT

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The square looks deserted, and the light is such that it seems as if it is impossible to be there because of the heat.

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