I recently pared down the list of people I follow on Instagram from hundreds to under 75. My goal was to engage more with the people I follow — my feed was filled with content that was less than engaging.
I favor friends, family, and beautiful things
For some, Instagram is a way of sharing pictures of family and friends. For others, Instagram is an endless opportunity to take and post selfies or take photos of breakfast, lunch, and dinner… every day. I don’t follow frequent face or food photographers. I do follow friends, family, and accounts that post beautiful stuff.
I want to be moved by the pictures I see. I want to smile, laugh, be inspired, or challenged to think about something in a new way.
My favorite beautiful Instagram accounts
Looking for beautiful things on Instagram? I’ve got you covered. Here are my favorite 10 beautiful Instagram accounts (and a bonus).
Human made objects being reclaimed by nature
https://www.instagram.com/p/1nc8CSQ5i7/?taken-by=ruinporn
Photos from some of the tallest buildings across the world
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGcuOy7P93a/?taken-by=usrnmeinvalid
Incredible shots from around Chicago
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGw27Z2IvwF/?taken-by=barrybutler9
All New York City, all the time
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGUwZNzK5D0/?taken-by=godlysinner
Interesting HDR-style shots of both urban and nature landscapes
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGMXzCfFZnm/?taken-by=nealkumar
Light play in both urban and natural settings
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGp1ffcjKpz/?taken-by=meistershots
Incredible HDR of some of the greatest scenic spots in North America
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGZirraGuTx/?taken-by=shotsofnorthamerica
Top GoPro shots from around the world
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGw2pbarfwf/?taken-by=gopro
Nature and outdoor adventure photos
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGxvBR5vs6X/?taken-by=patagonia
Super HDR photos of ocean waves
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGt4IvGFRGF/?taken-by=raycollinsphoto
BONUS: Did you think I’d leave my account out?! 🙂 HDR travel photos and the occasional silly video.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGfCqhCFLZx/?taken-by=ifyouwillit