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Time-lapse photography uncovers an unseen world, showing us scenes wed never be able to perceive in real time. Weve shown you great design-related time-lapse videos before, but this time we go back to nature.These 10 terrific time-lapse creations from the wonderful world of nature will amaze and inspire you. From the lifecycle of a simple weed to the majestic splendour of the Northern Lights, we think youll find something awe-inspiring in our collection.Take a walk on the wild side through our video gallery and let us know about any other nature-themed time-lapse projects that have impressed you in the comments below. 1. Oak Tree Short but sweet, this video encompasses all four seasons with photographs taken of an oak tree as it changes during a year. 2. Baby Robin A baby robin enters the world in this amazing nest-cam clip. 3. The Aurora Borealis Norwegian photographer Terje Sorgjerd captures the aurora borealis in breath-taking time-lapse glory. 4. Dandelion A simple weed makes a stunning subject for a time-lapse project as we see the flower filmed over a month period. 5. Mushroom A magical-looking mushroom grows before our very eyes in this brilliant backyard video. 6. The Milky Way A moonrise can be just as beautiful as a sunrise. Here you can see the Milky Way as it lights up the night sky. 7. Flowers This compilation shows nature at its most lovely with a plethora of flora blossoming. 8. Mount Teide Another amazing video from the talented Terje Sorgjerd, this beautiful montage of time-lapse sequences were shot on the top of Spain's highest mountain. 9. Cress This fun video shows you don't have to have access to wonders of nature to create an engaging time-lapse video. We like the clocks in the background and the funky soundtrack. 10. Thunderstorm A thunderstorm develops in this captivating time-lapse that offers an amazing vista of clouds. BONUS: Startrails These time-lapse clips shot by Dan Newton get the extra "startrail" post-production treatment for some magical viewing. Interested in more Video resources? Check out Mashable Explore, a new way to discover information on your favorite Mashable topics. More About: gallery, List, Lists, nature, photography, time-lapse, trending, video, videosFor more Video coverage:Follow Mashable Video on TwitterBecome a Fan on FacebookSubscribe to the Video channelDownload our free apps for Android, Mac, iPhone and iPad Read More ...
