Posted in Texas December 23, 2015 by Katie Lawrence

15 Places In Texas That’ll Make You Swear You’re On Another Planet

You’ve seen countless captivating photos of all of Texas’s attributes – from nature to landmarks to historical archives.Today, we’re going to look at Texas from a different angle. I’ve compiled a gallery of pictures showcasing scenes from all over the state that use otherworldly natural and man-made effects to make you swear you’re no longer on Earth, let alone in Texas.

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1) We've seen so many photos of Hamilton Pool, but its out-of-this-world majesty never ceases to amaze me. (Dripping Springs)

2) The rocky terrain of the Inner Space Caverns looks like the surface of another planet. (Georgetown)

These trees on the horizon certainly look extraterrestrial. (Erath)

4) Doesn't the San Gabriel river look just magical? (Georgetown)

5) This shot of Caddo Lake reminds me of the Tarzan jungle. (Harrison County)

6) Terlingua's desolate beauty is breathtaking to begin with, but check out this sunrise.

7) Mother Nature is unleashing her wrath in a spectacular show that illuminates the night sky. (Waco)

8) Southeast Texas may be flat and mundane, but when captured at a certain angle, it can be reminiscent of another planet. (Port Arthur)

9) Lake Ray Hubbard is in desperate need of a rainstorm. (Rowlett)

10) From plains to towering mountains, the vast diversity of Texas landscape makes you think twice about what planet you're on.

11) There's just something majestic about fog. (Guadalupe Mountains National Park)

12) I can't believe this is a photo and not a painting. (Unknown)

13) If this is another planet, maybe there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. (Surfside Beach)

14) The waters of Texas can be so stunning that you'll forget what state you're in. (Galveston)

15) Big Bend truly offers breathtaking, otherworldly scenes. There's nothing quite like watching clouds rolling over a mountaintop. (Big Bend National Park)

As you can see, Texas has so much mesmerizing beauty that you may not even believe you haven’t left the state – or the planet. This gallery of diverse landscape and absolutely beautiful scenery makes my heart swell with pride for the state I call home. What are your thoughts on these photos? Share with me in the comments below, and if you or someone you know captures Texas through a camera lens, feel free to submit pictures to us on Facebook!