Unusual Yet Beautiful Photos that Show the Often Unseen Side of Life

Everyone’s always so busy worrying about getting the kids off to school on time and avoiding traffic on their way to work. As a result, we’re sometimes guilty of not taking the time to experience the wonders of the world.

In fact, many of us are completely blind to the unusual beauty that surrounds us.

But thankfully, these folks managed to capture the unseen side of life and they wanted to share it with the world.

These photographs show the often unlooked at side of life that encompasses rare natural phenomena, unique human conditions and special experiences that few people are lucky enough to see.

The 150-Year-Old Cairo Tree

If this Cairo Tower Tree could talk, it would have plenty to say. In 1868, Isma’il Pasha, the Khedive of Egypt and conqueror of Sudan ordered that the tree be brought from India and placed in Cairo. The tree is also known as the Zamalek tree and it is the only banyan tree left in the city.

And for over 150 years, it has withstood the test of time and has remained the only constant object among its ever-changing surroundings.

This Reddish-Colored Dragonfly

Dragonflies have been around since the time of the dinosaurs. They start as nymphs in the water before sprouting wings. They’re known for their crimson red color on their wings and tails. But next time one of these creatures lands on your head, don’t swat them away. This is actually good luck.

Unfortunately, when a dragonfly passes away, the color from their wings start to fade away.

Nails Pushing the Chemo Out

Those discolored nails are not the result of a fungal infection or an accident with a hammer. It’s the visual result of the patient’s body pushing the chemo out of their body after a successful treatment.

Although their appearance might seem ghastly to some, to this patient they symbolize that they have finally beat their cancer and will hopefully get to live a long, fresh and wonderful life with their loved ones.

A Pistachio Plant

They might look like grapes but you’ll be in for a disappointment if you try putting one of them in your mouth. This is actually a pistachio plant, which have a large tap root capable of growing up to 30 feet.

This species tends to generally have a long life and is found in Centra Asia and the Middle East. Also, this is where we get pistachios from, so anyone with a severe nut allergy might want to steer clear from this plant.