The internet is full of beautiful and amazing photographs, but do you ever stop and wonder just what went into that perfect shot" I’m not just talking about the digital manipulation side of the process, although there’s certainly plenty of that involved. No, I’m talking about the physical hard work combined with the often super-creative approaches that photographers employ in order to ensure that their final shot is the very best it can be.

Take a look at these behind-the-scenes pictures to see what we mean. Compiled by A&D, they’re sure to give the budding photographer some fresh ideas while giving the rest of us an enlightening glimpse into the reality that hides behind many a perfect picture.(H/T)

01. Miniature Car Models Create Realistic Historical Photos

Michael Paul Smith

02. Wedding Symmetry

Chris Chambers
03. Water Reflections

Vogue Korea

04. Life In A Drop

D’ Third Photography

05. Surreal Miniature Photography

Felix Hernandez

06. Girl Enjoying Rain
FunLeak

07. Fox Close Up

Dan Dinu

08. Levitation

Luke Sharrat

09. Wedding Photography

Chris Chambers

10. Photoshoot 25m Under The Sea In A Sunken Shipwreck

Benjamin Von Wong

11. M&M?s In Water Drops

Northwest Dad

12. Floating

The Photo Fiend

13. How Landscape Photos Are Really Made

Matthew Albanese 

14. Splashing Roses Photography

Alex Koloskov

15. Underwater Photoshoot

Phoebe Rudomino

16. Heart-shaped Photo

Gl...