Take a dive with us as we explore 100 of the most famous photos in the world. From historical events to unique shots, they are all truly iconic.. This collection of 20 famous photographs has been carefully chosen because of their importance in history. Each one of these iconic images has helped shape our history and alter the world which we live in. They are some of the most powerful and influential images ever captured by some of the most famous photographers in history. Images have a way of cutting through and triggering an immediate.
Easily one of the most beautiful photos ever, "Pillars Of Creation" was taken by the Hubble Space Telescope on April 1, 1995. It is a giant nebula over 7,000 light years away from Earth, that acts as a "stellar nursery" for new stars. The "pillars" are massive clouds of hydrogen gas and dust illuminated by nearby newborn stars.. A photo is worth a thousand words but these are definitely worth way more. Check out these powerful, historical, and emotion packed images that some say are the best ever in response to a reddit thread that asked "what is the best photograph ever taken".