It would be almost impossible to find a person who isn’t afraid of anything. Many of us are scared of something—even if we don’t readily admit it—whether those fears are completely rational or not. If you have megalophobia, for example, then you have an irrational fear of big objects, from ships and skyscrapers to mountains, giant animals, sculptures, and more! The ‘Megalophobia’ subreddit is a well-known, sprawling community of 1 million people who share photos of incredibly large things. We’ve collected some of the most powerful, awe-inspiring recent photos they’ve shared that are impressive and even frightening, whether you’ve got that particular phobia or not. Scroll down for some truly amazing photography. Warning: if you have megalophobia, looking at these photos may make you feel uncomfortable. #1 Clouds Called Undulatus Asperatus, Spotted In Gorham, New Hampshire Image credits: EvilSeaPro #2 Chinese Apartment Buildings Image credits: BulletBerg #3 Elephant Foot Glacier Located In Greenland Image credits: Specific-Milk4629 Specific phobias—such as megalophobia—are intense and irrational fears of something that poses little or no actual danger, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Here’s the thing, though: even if you know that your fear of big things is irrational, you can still get anxious and scared when you’re around them. Even just thinking about them, in some cases, can trigger those feelings. #4 USS Midway In Drydock Image credits: mansfield619 #5 150ft Icebergs Drifting Past Towns In "Iceberg Alley", Newfoundland Image credits: PineappleRelevant778 #6 Mir Mine - Russia Open diamond pit located in Mirny, Sakha Republic. The mine is 525 m deep and has a diameter of 1200 m. Image credits: decahexatrix According to Verywell Mind, some of the things that people with megalophobia are scared of include: Airplanes; Blimps; Buildings; Buses; Construction equipment; Elephants; Enormous trees, like sequoias or redwoods. #7 Human Compared To The Pyramid Of Giza Image credits: Extension_Bit4323 #8 Noisy-Le-Grand, A Suburb Located Ten Miles East Of Paris, France Image credits: Acolytical #9 Giant Squid Found Near Wellington Image credits: fairplay309 Other things that can potentially scare people who have a phobia of large things include: Hills and mountains; Large bodies of water; Ships; Sculptures; Statues; Trains; Whales. #10 Frozen Waterfall vs. Human Image credits: KalopsiaMinds #11 Ship Out Of Water Image credits: Amona-saleh1 #12 Who Would Kayak This Close To A Ship This Large Image credits: No-Tumbleweed5694 Some individuals can be frightened by a very wide range of massive things. However, others can be scared of very specific objects. Generally, aside from intense feelings of fear and increased anxiety, people with megalophobia can also get dizzy, lightheaded, feel nauseous, have an increased heart rate, feel short of breath, and want to run away when they’re around very large things. #13 A Spine?!? Image credits: Silly_girlyboi6429 #14 Mt Taranaki In New Zealand. The Large Dark Green Circle Is A National Park Image credits: Dick_Guillotine_9000 #15 The Vastness Of Fishermen‘S Nets Image credits: grandeluua Verywell Mind notes that, actually, it’s quite normal to have “some level of fear or apprehension” when you’re around things that are so big that they seem threatening or overwhelming. The difference for individuals suffering from megalophobia, however, is that the fear they feel is much more severe. What’s more, they might not feel the awe that large things evoke that the average person might. #16 Soviet Era Radio Telescope Image credits: Comfortable_Mountain #17 Megalohydrothalassophobia - The Fear Of Large Things In The Water. Does This Qualify? Image credits: Amona-saleh1 #18 The ‘Statue Of Unity’ In India - Currently The World’s Largest Statue (182 Meters) Image credits: The-sof-lifestyle One factor that may lead to this fear might be the abnormal size of animals or sculptures, for example. If the size is atypical, it can make the person scared. Another factor is that legends or stories in the media can make individuals scared of large things, such as giant squid, sharks, big snakes, etc. Living with a phobia such as this can be incredibly restrictive because it means that you miss out on potentially great opportunities to travel, see incredible things, and meet new people. Typically, psychotherapy is the preferred method of treatment for megalophobia, specifically, cognitive behavioral therapy (aka CBT) and exposure therapy. #19 There's A Lighthouse In Iceland That Sits On The Highest Of Three Rocks Six Miles Off The Icelandic Coastline, Built In 1939 On Top Of An Extremely Steep And Dangerous Rocky Cliff. It's The The Þrídrangar Lighthouse Image credits: Soft_Ambassador_7848 #20 A Giant Wood Moth, The Heaviest Of All Known Moths, Found In A School In Australia Image credits: Soft_Ambassador_7848 #21 The Pacific Ocean Image credits: MrMeritocracy During CBT, mental health specialists help people replace phobic thoughts with healthier ones, thus shifting their perspective. This type of therapy can also teach individuals the skills they need, so they cope with their stress and anxiety better when around the things they fear. Meanwhile, exposure therapy does exactly what it says on the tin: you expose the person to their fear, bit by bit, making them more resilient to the stress they feel. There’s no actual danger involved. #22 Fog Makes The Stadium Look Like A Spaceship Image credits: nitroguy2 #23 A Comparison Of Rosetta’s Comet With Los Angeles Image credits: Jsia_kalo #24 This Image Of The Ryugyong Hotel Is Crazy Image credits: Vast099 Created way back in April 2014, the ‘Megalophobia’ online group has grown by leaps and bounds over the years. Currently, the community is absolutely massive, with 1 million members from around the globe. The photos they share are fascinating, and they show you the huge scale of both nature and human-made projects. During a previous interview with u/Hoogs, the head moderator of ‘Megalophobia’ told Bored Panda that "the sub has continued to grow over the years because it attracts both people who have an interest in unique and awe-inspiring images and people with megalophobia." He continued: “The latter may seem counterintuitive since you would expect people to avoid things they fear, but think of it like a horror movie. You watch it for the thrill. It provides a unique sensation that's a break from the mundanities of everyday life while allowing you to explore your fears in a safe environment.” #25 Giant Lumberyard Image credits: wiseman104 #26 The Residential Units Of Hong Kong Image credits: DesperateAsk7091 #27 The Difference Between The Size Of The Largest Aircraft In The World And That Of Other Regular Aircrafts Image credits: Zeitgeistt "I also suspect that even people who don't classify themselves as having megalophobia still get that little touch of vertigo when seeing some of the sub's content,” the head moderator shared with Bored Panda earlier. "Megalophobia might impact a person's daily life negatively if they are regularly exposed to things like large buildings, structures, statues, vehicles, and even geographical features like mountains and canyons. It might prevent them from doing certain things they'd like, having unique experiences, or even just living their life in a world with so many things that are larger than us. Humans are small, and I think this phobia cuts right to the heart of that fact we all know to be true." #28 The Highest Sand Dune In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia 223 M Image credits: illHaveTwoNumbers9s #29 The Tallest Skyscraper In Europe A photo of the Lakhta Center and the Bloody Moon above it was included in the list of the best works of the international 35AWARDS award. Author: Ira Petersburg. Image credits: coldsequence #30 Downtown Minneapolis Buildings In Dense Fog. Image credits: GoEzGetafix Which of these photos did you find the most overwhelming, impressive, and spectacular? Were there any images that genuinely made you feel a bit anxious, dear Pandas? If you happen to have megalophobia and you made your way down here (congrats!), how does it affect your daily life? Do you have any other phobias? We’d love to hear your thoughts! #31 The Eye Of The Earth, Cetina River, Croatia Image credits: Royal-Abies2962 #32 The Biggest Blackhole In The Universe Compared To Our Solar System Image credits: ThatOneBritishGirly #33 Mount Fuji From A Nearby Village Image credits: Super_Steve117 #34 Viaduc De Millau, Tallest Bridge In The World Image credits: TubbyPiglet #35 Elephant Seals Image credits: Mrburns_exellent #36 Largest Cruise Ship In The World: The Icon Of The Seas! Image credits: ComedianRegular8469 #37 The Amazing Yet Daunting Giants Of Trevor Henderson Style Artwork Image credits: DesperateAsk7091 #38 2nd Tallest Building In The World Image credits: Reddit_Account2025 #39 Supertanker In The 1970s Image credits: vascoFT #40 Visualizing The Massive Scale Of An Atomic Bomb Cloud Image credits: gardenblade #41 Genghis Khan Statue On The Mongolian Steepes Image credits: practical334 #42 Valles Marineris On Mars, The Biggest Canyon Ever Recorded (Size Comparison With The Grand Canyon Provided) Image credits: [deleted] #43 The Ship That Ships Shipping Ships - Mv Blue Marlin Image credits: Numerous_Snow_731 #44 Tokyo Flood Tunnels Image credits: elaaamill #45 Disaster Image credits: hunorssz #46 The Dragon's Eye Stone Mine In The UK Image credits: MissJade484 #47 Ponte City - Johannesburg, South Africa Image credits: DesperateAsk7091 #48 This One's Good, Orwell Bridge, Ipswich UK Image credits: Dergus_ #49 Duga-Radar Near The Chernobyl Power Plant Image credits: talisker88 #50 An Open Air Spiral Staircase In Brazil Image credits: RoOoOoOoOoBerT #51 Huge Submarine Next To The Shore On A Beach Image credits: Vast099 #52 Chronicles Of Georgia: Proof That Humans Have Always Had A Flair For The Dramatic Image credits: ScienceOk6857 #53 A Painting, But It’s Still Gives Me The Chills Image credits: TheTripKeeper #54 To Give You An Idea Of Just How Large Saturn’s “Hexagon” Storm Is Image credits: warrenkennethd #55 This Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker Looks Ominous Image credits: Scientiaetnatura065 #56 Some More Pictures Of The Tanker Amoco Cadiz I Found, 1978 Image credits: Soggy_Durian_8984 #57 Queensferry Crossing, Scotland 🏴 Image credits: indiemindset #58 Biblioteca Vasconcelos In Mexico City Image credits: Scientiaetnatura065 #59 Shipbreaking Is One Of The World's Most Dangerous Jobs Image credits: Bunnes68 #60 Water Park In Qatar Image credits: Dave_Mech #61 Pictures Like This Image credits: geohubblez18 #62 This Spiral Staircase I Thought Was A Screw Image credits: urjok #63 Sailors Use These Huge Chains To Anchor Ships At Sea Image credits: The-sof-lifestyle #64 The Size Of A Cargo Ship Image credits: KaloStar101 #65 Excavator In Germany On It's Way To A Coal Site Image credits: SlickStretch #66 An Lcs (Littoral Combat Ship) Out Of Water Image credits: ZERO_PORTRAIT #67 These Heights Scare Me Image credits: lokelo190 #68 LNG Ship On The Beach For Scrap Image credits: Few_Simple9049 #69 Pyongyang, North Korea Image credits: Alarmed-Fudge4723 #70 Oil Rigs Scare The C**p Out Of Me Image credits: Fast-Artichoke-408 #71 Hoover Dam Statue Image credits: typicalboynextdoor12 #72 Some Of Jakub Różalski's Paintings Really Hit Hard Image credits: KaskayVoyager #73 The Steppes Of Mongolia Image credits: xMatthiasx #74 I Make 3D Renders Image credits: itsfredi #75 A Man Poses On A Camel In Front Of Soyuz Rocket At Baikonur, Kazakh Ssr, 1980’s Image credits: Scientiaetnatura065 #76 Oil Rig Off The Coast Of Scotland Image credits: colapepsikinnie #77 "These Prisoning Hills" - Artwork By Sung Choi Image credits: DesperateAsk7091 #78 Get Swallowed Up By Mega Buildings Image credits: brevity142 78 Images Shares On The ‘Megalophobia’ Group That Are Scarily Big (New Pics)
It would be almost impossible to find a person who isn’t afraid of anything. Many of us are scared of something—even if we don’t readily admit it—whether those fears are completely rational or not. If you have megalophobia, for example, then you have an irrational fear of big objects, from ships and skyscrapers to mountains, giant animals, sculptures, and more!
The ‘Megalophobia’ subreddit is a well-known, sprawling community of 1 million people who share photos of incredibly large things. We’ve collected some of the most powerful, awe-inspiring recent photos they’ve shared that are impressive and even frightening, whether you’ve got that particular phobia or not. Scroll down for some truly amazing photography.
Warning: if you have megalophobia, looking at these photos may make you feel uncomfortable.
#1 Clouds Called Undulatus Asperatus, Spotted In Gorham, New Hampshire
Image credits: EvilSeaPro
#2 Chinese Apartment Buildings
Image credits: BulletBerg
#3 Elephant Foot Glacier Located In Greenland
Image credits: Specific-Milk4629
Specific phobias—such as megalophobia—are intense and irrational fears of something that poses little or no actual danger, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
Here’s the thing, though: even if you know that your fear of big things is irrational, you can still get anxious and scared when you’re around them. Even just thinking about them, in some cases, can trigger those feelings.
#4 USS Midway In Drydock
Image credits: mansfield619
#5 150ft Icebergs Drifting Past Towns In "Iceberg Alley", Newfoundland
Image credits: PineappleRelevant778
#6 Mir Mine - Russia
Open diamond pit located in Mirny, Sakha Republic. The mine is 525 m deep and has a diameter of 1200 m.
Image credits: decahexatrix
According to Verywell Mind, some of the things that people with megalophobia are scared of include:
- Airplanes;
- Blimps;
- Buildings;
- Buses;
- Construction equipment;
- Elephants;
- Enormous trees, like sequoias or redwoods.
#7 Human Compared To The Pyramid Of Giza
Image credits: Extension_Bit4323
#8 Noisy-Le-Grand, A Suburb Located Ten Miles East Of Paris, France
Image credits: Acolytical
#9 Giant Squid Found Near Wellington
Image credits: fairplay309
Other things that can potentially scare people who have a phobia of large things include:
- Hills and mountains;
- Large bodies of water;
- Ships;
- Sculptures;
- Statues;
- Trains;
- Whales.
#10 Frozen Waterfall vs. Human
Image credits: KalopsiaMinds
#11 Ship Out Of Water
Image credits: Amona-saleh1
#12 Who Would Kayak This Close To A Ship This Large
Image credits: No-Tumbleweed5694
Some individuals can be frightened by a very wide range of massive things. However, others can be scared of very specific objects.
Generally, aside from intense feelings of fear and increased anxiety, people with megalophobia can also get dizzy, lightheaded, feel nauseous, have an increased heart rate, feel short of breath, and want to run away when they’re around very large things.
#13 A Spine?!?
Image credits: Silly_girlyboi6429
#14 Mt Taranaki In New Zealand. The Large Dark Green Circle Is A National Park
Image credits: Dick_Guillotine_9000
#15 The Vastness Of Fishermen‘S Nets
Image credits: grandeluua
Verywell Mind notes that, actually, it’s quite normal to have “some level of fear or apprehension” when you’re around things that are so big that they seem threatening or overwhelming.
The difference for individuals suffering from megalophobia, however, is that the fear they feel is much more severe. What’s more, they might not feel the awe that large things evoke that the average person might.
#16 Soviet Era Radio Telescope
Image credits: Comfortable_Mountain
#17 Megalohydrothalassophobia - The Fear Of Large Things In The Water. Does This Qualify?
Image credits: Amona-saleh1
#18 The ‘Statue Of Unity’ In India - Currently The World’s Largest Statue (182 Meters)
Image credits: The-sof-lifestyle
One factor that may lead to this fear might be the abnormal size of animals or sculptures, for example. If the size is atypical, it can make the person scared. Another factor is that legends or stories in the media can make individuals scared of large things, such as giant squid, sharks, big snakes, etc.
Living with a phobia such as this can be incredibly restrictive because it means that you miss out on potentially great opportunities to travel, see incredible things, and meet new people. Typically, psychotherapy is the preferred method of treatment for megalophobia, specifically, cognitive behavioral therapy (aka CBT) and exposure therapy.
#19 There's A Lighthouse In Iceland That Sits On The Highest Of Three Rocks Six Miles Off The Icelandic Coastline, Built In 1939 On Top Of An Extremely Steep And Dangerous Rocky Cliff. It's The The Þrídrangar Lighthouse
Image credits: Soft_Ambassador_7848
#20 A Giant Wood Moth, The Heaviest Of All Known Moths, Found In A School In Australia
Image credits: Soft_Ambassador_7848
#21 The Pacific Ocean
Image credits: MrMeritocracy
During CBT, mental health specialists help people replace phobic thoughts with healthier ones, thus shifting their perspective. This type of therapy can also teach individuals the skills they need, so they cope with their stress and anxiety better when around the things they fear.
Meanwhile, exposure therapy does exactly what it says on the tin: you expose the person to their fear, bit by bit, making them more resilient to the stress they feel. There’s no actual danger involved.
#22 Fog Makes The Stadium Look Like A Spaceship
Image credits: nitroguy2
#23 A Comparison Of Rosetta’s Comet With Los Angeles
Image credits: Jsia_kalo
#24 This Image Of The Ryugyong Hotel Is Crazy
Image credits: Vast099
Created way back in April 2014, the ‘Megalophobia’ online group has grown by leaps and bounds over the years. Currently, the community is absolutely massive, with 1 million members from around the globe. The photos they share are fascinating, and they show you the huge scale of both nature and human-made projects.
During a previous interview with u/Hoogs, the head moderator of ‘Megalophobia’ told Bored Panda that "the sub has continued to grow over the years because it attracts both people who have an interest in unique and awe-inspiring images and people with megalophobia."
He continued: “The latter may seem counterintuitive since you would expect people to avoid things they fear, but think of it like a horror movie. You watch it for the thrill. It provides a unique sensation that's a break from the mundanities of everyday life while allowing you to explore your fears in a safe environment.”
#25 Giant Lumberyard
Image credits: wiseman104
#26 The Residential Units Of Hong Kong
Image credits: DesperateAsk7091
#27 The Difference Between The Size Of The Largest Aircraft In The World And That Of Other Regular Aircrafts
Image credits: Zeitgeistt
"I also suspect that even people who don't classify themselves as having megalophobia still get that little touch of vertigo when seeing some of the sub's content,” the head moderator shared with Bored Panda earlier.
"Megalophobia might impact a person's daily life negatively if they are regularly exposed to things like large buildings, structures, statues, vehicles, and even geographical features like mountains and canyons. It might prevent them from doing certain things they'd like, having unique experiences, or even just living their life in a world with so many things that are larger than us. Humans are small, and I think this phobia cuts right to the heart of that fact we all know to be true."
#28 The Highest Sand Dune In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia 223 M
Image credits: illHaveTwoNumbers9s
#29 The Tallest Skyscraper In Europe
A photo of the Lakhta Center and the Bloody Moon above it was included in the list of the best works of the international 35AWARDS award. Author: Ira Petersburg.
Image credits: coldsequence
#30 Downtown Minneapolis Buildings In Dense Fog.
Image credits: GoEzGetafix
Which of these photos did you find the most overwhelming, impressive, and spectacular? Were there any images that genuinely made you feel a bit anxious, dear Pandas?
If you happen to have megalophobia and you made your way down here (congrats!), how does it affect your daily life? Do you have any other phobias? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
#31 The Eye Of The Earth, Cetina River, Croatia
Image credits: Royal-Abies2962
#32 The Biggest Blackhole In The Universe Compared To Our Solar System
Image credits: ThatOneBritishGirly
#33 Mount Fuji From A Nearby Village
Image credits: Super_Steve117
#34 Viaduc De Millau, Tallest Bridge In The World
Image credits: TubbyPiglet
#35 Elephant Seals
Image credits: Mrburns_exellent
#36 Largest Cruise Ship In The World: The Icon Of The Seas!
Image credits: ComedianRegular8469
#37 The Amazing Yet Daunting Giants Of Trevor Henderson Style Artwork
Image credits: DesperateAsk7091
#38 2nd Tallest Building In The World
Image credits: Reddit_Account2025
#39 Supertanker In The 1970s
Image credits: vascoFT
#40 Visualizing The Massive Scale Of An Atomic Bomb Cloud
Image credits: gardenblade
#41 Genghis Khan Statue On The Mongolian Steepes
Image credits: practical334
#42 Valles Marineris On Mars, The Biggest Canyon Ever Recorded (Size Comparison With The Grand Canyon Provided)
Image credits: [deleted]
#43 The Ship That Ships Shipping Ships - Mv Blue Marlin
Image credits: Numerous_Snow_731
#44 Tokyo Flood Tunnels
Image credits: elaaamill
#45 Disaster
Image credits: hunorssz
#46 The Dragon's Eye Stone Mine In The UK
Image credits: MissJade484
#47 Ponte City - Johannesburg, South Africa
Image credits: DesperateAsk7091
#48 This One's Good, Orwell Bridge, Ipswich UK
Image credits: Dergus_
#49 Duga-Radar Near The Chernobyl Power Plant
Image credits: talisker88
#50 An Open Air Spiral Staircase In Brazil
Image credits: RoOoOoOoOoBerT
#51 Huge Submarine Next To The Shore On A Beach
Image credits: Vast099
#52 Chronicles Of Georgia: Proof That Humans Have Always Had A Flair For The Dramatic
Image credits: ScienceOk6857
#53 A Painting, But It’s Still Gives Me The Chills
Image credits: TheTripKeeper
#54 To Give You An Idea Of Just How Large Saturn’s “Hexagon” Storm Is
Image credits: warrenkennethd
#55 This Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker Looks Ominous
Image credits: Scientiaetnatura065
#56 Some More Pictures Of The Tanker Amoco Cadiz I Found, 1978
Image credits: Soggy_Durian_8984
#57 Queensferry Crossing, Scotland 🏴
Image credits: indiemindset
#58 Biblioteca Vasconcelos In Mexico City
Image credits: Scientiaetnatura065
#59 Shipbreaking Is One Of The World's Most Dangerous Jobs
Image credits: Bunnes68
#60 Water Park In Qatar
Image credits: Dave_Mech
#61 Pictures Like This
Image credits: geohubblez18
#62 This Spiral Staircase I Thought Was A Screw
Image credits: urjok
#63 Sailors Use These Huge Chains To Anchor Ships At Sea
Image credits: The-sof-lifestyle
#64 The Size Of A Cargo Ship
Image credits: KaloStar101
#65 Excavator In Germany On It's Way To A Coal Site
Image credits: SlickStretch
#66 An Lcs (Littoral Combat Ship) Out Of Water
Image credits: ZERO_PORTRAIT
#67 These Heights Scare Me
Image credits: lokelo190
#68 LNG Ship On The Beach For Scrap
Image credits: Few_Simple9049
#69 Pyongyang, North Korea
Image credits: Alarmed-Fudge4723
#70 Oil Rigs Scare The C**p Out Of Me
Image credits: Fast-Artichoke-408
#71 Hoover Dam Statue
Image credits: typicalboynextdoor12
#72 Some Of Jakub Różalski's Paintings Really Hit Hard
Image credits: KaskayVoyager
#73 The Steppes Of Mongolia
Image credits: xMatthiasx
#74 I Make 3D Renders
Image credits: itsfredi
#75 A Man Poses On A Camel In Front Of Soyuz Rocket At Baikonur, Kazakh Ssr, 1980’s
Image credits: Scientiaetnatura065
#76 Oil Rig Off The Coast Of Scotland
Image credits: colapepsikinnie
#77 "These Prisoning Hills" - Artwork By Sung Choi
Image credits: DesperateAsk7091
#78 Get Swallowed Up By Mega Buildings
Image credits: brevity142
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