Photographs from U.S. Department of the Interior's Instagram account

[Jazzy]

The U.S. Department of the Interior has amassed a breathtaking collection of photography documenting the diverse landscapes of the United States and shared it in an Instagram account.

The images come from photographers around the country who have captured moments in time in public lands, such as national parks, to dramatic effect. The account has also captured 30,000 followers with its depictions of U.S. natural beauty.

The Department of the Interior is charged with managing America's vast natural and cultural resources, and employs about 70,000 people around the country to do just that. Under the umbrella of the Department are the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Below are 21 of the most beautiful shots to grace the Department's Instagram page since it was begun about a year ago. Follow the Department of the Interior for more amazing pictures from around the country.

Pictures

Beautiful pictures.

Which one is your favorite?

 

[Evil Eye]

What's with the image quality?

 

[Suzaku]

What's with the image quality?

My guess is that they saved them in JPEG on the Windows XP version of Paint xD.

 

[Evil Eye]

I could believe that.