These 10 photos from @NatGeo will blow your mind

Ruben Salvadori, AOL.com
Jun 4th 2015 10:16AM
National Geographic, the heaven for high-quality photography from all over the world, is also a major force on Instagram where its 6,830 images recently topped 1 billion likes from 20.9 million followers.

By handing over the keys to photographers who are out in the field, National Geographic has been able to give its Instagram followers immediate and intimate access to the marvels of our planet.



As Instagram director of community Amanda Kelso stated:

"The @natgeo account represents the best of Instagram, with images that instantly transport you to some of the most unique and remote places in the world. With its team of photographers, National Geographic has embraced the storytelling possibilities of Instagram and built an enormous following with a diverse, new generation of people who can explore the world through its imagery."

So let's explore!

Here are some of the craziest NatGeo images your eyeballs have ever seen

1 - These monkeys chilling in their natural Spa



2 - Forget about your indoor rock climbing gym



3 - Just WOW

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Photograph by @paulnicklen while on assignment for @natgeo in Hawaii. @cristinamittermeier dives under a large crashing wave in #Makaha, Oahu, Hawaii. #BrianKeaulana, @zaknoyle, @haakeaulana and everyone on #Oahu took us under their wings and showed us the way of the Hawaiians. We were debutants and we found ourselves in situations that we would never have thought possible prior to their guidance. Brian was teaching us about three and four wave hold downs just prior to this big surf day. We were taught to stay near the bottom, avoiding the foamy white water until we could see solid water before swimming to the surface. Follow @paulnicklen and @cristinamittermeier to see more images from our work in Hawaii. I am very lucky that I get to work with my partner in life, work and play as she has my back like none other. Stay tuned for an image where she is gently pointing to tell me that a huge tiger shark is approaching me from behind. #gratitude #hawaii #freediving #surf #surfing #gratitude #aloha #bestgirlfriendever @olukai @seacam #ilovemyjob

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4 - The hunter with possibly the longest whip you have ever seen



5 - ...NOPE



6 - YUP



7 - This family literally riding home



8 - And this other family of fluffs



9 - Your dream break from the summer heat



10 - This guy which you shouldn't distract for any reason



And these gorillas taking selfies in the bathroom:
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