Don’t let the Oz-esque colors deceive you. The emerald lakes you see above are nestled within New Zealand’s imposing Mount Tongariro, a compound volcano and one of the three active volcanoes that dominate the North Island’s landscape.

In New Zealand, tourism is a national institution contributing $15 billion to its GDP in 2010. And after watching this video, it’s easy to see why.

Source: Hi Fructose

Source: Hi Fructose

Blurring the hyper-realistic with the out-of-this-world, Australian painter Joel Rea stuns viewers around the globe with his movement-obsessed work. By portraying human subjects before scenes of staggering natural might, Rea hopes to challenge the viewer’s perspective on human importance. For more mind-boggling portraits, Hi Fructose has an impressive gallery for your viewing pleasure.

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