29 Real Life Photos that Seem Like They're From a Virtual World

Andrew Cunningham Published 01/02/2025

They say a photo is worth a thousand words, but some photos make us question the world (or reality) around us.

These cool photos look like they’ve been plucked straight out of a video game or some simulated virtual world. From awe-inspiring landscapes to architectural wonders, these images capture moments that feel too surreal, vibrant, or otherworldly to exist in our world.

Whether it’s a sunset painting the sky like blade runner, a cityscape glowing with cyberpunk style lights, these photos definitely trigger some virtual vibes.

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The reflection of this door looks like a mythical rune or magical site.
2.
This tree looks like it has an inner demon after being struck by lightning.
3.
We found a portal to the sky realm!
4.
The reflection of this light makes it seem like a giant UFO is landing on the street.
5.
Chasing the horizon in this airplane looks like a futuristic flight simulator.
6.
No, this isn't a screenshot from The Elder Scrolls, it's a real church that was carved out of a salt mine in Poland.
7.
If this doesn't look like a minecraft server lobby I don't know what does.
8.
A fire in this cemetery looks like the creepiest scene of a horror movie.
9.
A Sunset in San Francisco during the wildfires feels like Blade Runner 2049.
10.
The bathroom mirror gives the vibe of a high-tech outdoor screen just floating in the sky.
11.
This looks like a tree in minecraft when you start mining from the bottom.
12.
This abandoned mall feels a scene out of a futuristic dystopian movie.
13.
The ceiling lights look like strange circular clouds floating in the sky.
14.
A giant emerges from the plume of volcanic ash as Volcano erupts in Chile.
15.
This train station look straight out of Resident Evil.
16.
Glow in the dark resin looks pretty cool as a kitchen floor.
17.
A pack of frozen spinach looks like its from a Bethesda video game.
18.
When a portal opens up in the trash can.
19.
The chandelier's reflection make it seem like a tiny glowing castle is in this coffee cup.
20.
There's definitely a loot cache or secret entrance here.
21.
This gas station's picture perfect reflection after a heavy rain.
22.
The sun shines so intensely on this door you can see the light shining through.
23.
These tiny campus bots looks like a scene out of an off-road racing game.
24.
When you try and hide the Chaos Emeralds in a tree.
25.
Just a man in Medieval armor chilling in Detroit.
26.
The carbonation bubbles look like an alien language.
27.
The cold weather outside makes it look like the plain is driving through a car-wash, or flying through a nebula in space.
28.
Located in Cheddar, England, this sword in the stone definitely feels like Skyrim.
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Don't look now, but the guardian of the forest is watching you.

1.
The reflection of this door looks like a mythical rune or magical site.
2.
This tree looks like it has an inner demon after being struck by lightning.
3.
We found a portal to the sky realm!
4.
The reflection of this light makes it seem like a giant UFO is landing on the street.
5.
Chasing the horizon in this airplane looks like a futuristic flight simulator.
6.
No, this isn't a screenshot from The Elder Scrolls, it's a real church that was carved out of a salt mine in Poland.
7.
If this doesn't look like a minecraft server lobby I don't know what does.
8.
A fire in this cemetery looks like the creepiest scene of a horror movie.
9.
A Sunset in San Francisco during the wildfires feels like Blade Runner 2049.
10.
The bathroom mirror gives the vibe of a high-tech outdoor screen just floating in the sky.
11.
This looks like a tree in minecraft when you start mining from the bottom.
12.
This abandoned mall feels a scene out of a futuristic dystopian movie.
13.
The ceiling lights look like strange circular clouds floating in the sky.
14.
A giant emerges from the plume of volcanic ash as Volcano erupts in Chile.
15.
This train station look straight out of Resident Evil.
16.
Glow in the dark resin looks pretty cool as a kitchen floor.
17.
A pack of frozen spinach looks like its from a Bethesda video game.
18.
When a portal opens up in the trash can.
19.
The chandelier's reflection make it seem like a tiny glowing castle is in this coffee cup.
20.
There's definitely a loot cache or secret entrance here.
21.
This gas station's picture perfect reflection after a heavy rain.
22.
The sun shines so intensely on this door you can see the light shining through.
23.
These tiny campus bots looks like a scene out of an off-road racing game.
24.
When you try and hide the Chaos Emeralds in a tree.
25.
Just a man in Medieval armor chilling in Detroit.
26.
The carbonation bubbles look like an alien language.
27.
The cold weather outside makes it look like the plain is driving through a car-wash, or flying through a nebula in space.
28.
Located in Cheddar, England, this sword in the stone definitely feels like Skyrim.
29.
Don't look now, but the guardian of the forest is watching you.