Nature never ceases to amaze me… every day I come across something new that makes me appreciate the incredible design of this planet. Most of these 29 patterns are part of a group called “fractals.” You can find them across all sorts of natural phenomena, and you’ve probably held one in your hands before. They’re made from a single shape repeating itself over and over again. Zoom in on a smaller part, and it looks just like the wider view. They play out in spectacular ways throughout nature, and the results are seriously hypnotizing.

1. Romanesco Broccoli

2. Trees

3. Snowflakes

4. Cabbage

5. Egypt from space

6. Leaf

7. Conch Shell

8. Ice on glass

9. Desert river beds

10. Stalactite Cave

11. Nautilus Shell

12. Aloe Plant

13. Coral Polyps

14. Fern Leaves

15. Peacock Feathers

16. Snail Shell

17. Lightning

18. Woman Struck By Lightning

19. Bismuth Crystals

20. Dragon’s Tree

21. Monkey Tree Flower

22. Dragonfly Wings

23. Copper Crystals

24. Pinecone

25. Blood Vessels

26. Mountain Range

27. Neurons

28. Waterfalls

29. Clouds

30. Bonus look at cabbage

I think I have a newfound appreciation for nature.