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The Greatest Artist in the Universe

By Robin Mansur

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Who other than Mother Earth? Below, a selection of 10 images from the USGS' Earth as Art, a collection of stunning photographs from the Landsat 5 and Landsat 7 satellites. The bright color is a false effect produced by satellite sensors, but the texture, shapes, patterns, scale- that's all real.

Satellite image showing diverse geological formations and land cover in vibrant colors.

Great Salt Desert, Iran

Aerial view of a winding river through a landscape, showcasing vibrant earth tones and water features.

Mississippi River

An aerial view of an island surrounded by swirling ocean patterns.

Gotland, Sweden

Aerial view of mountainous terrain with snow-capped peaks and reddish-brown landscape.

Eyjafjorour Fjord, Iceland

Abstract watercolor with yellow streaks against a dark, textured background.

Erg Iguidi, Algeria

Aerial view of a glacier with distinct red areas and blue water bodies.

Byrd Glacier, Antarctica

The Greatest Artist in the Universe

Rocky Mountains, Canada

The Greatest Artist in the Universe

Okavango River, Botswana

Aerial view of a volcanic landscape with varied topography and vegetation.

Mount Elgon, Uganda-Kenya Border

Satellite image of land and water formations.

Dardzha Peninsula, Turkmenistan

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