Culture

Giant Blood Culture Bottle in Rehab Gym

Canon EOS R · inside a rehab gym prepared for the first patients near Chongqing

Petri Dish Culture Sealed Blue Tape Night

Canon EOS R3 · near Lombok

Dairy Mastitis Plates Shelf Dawn Libya

Polaroid model 95 · near a windbreak and water trough in Libya

Giant Skeleton Puppets Sunset Roma Waterfront

OnePlus 12 · at a waterfront celebration near Roma, Mexico City

Kanamara Matsuri Parade Night Market Winter

Canon EOS 400D · at a night market in Tolyatti

Basant Kite Festival Street Procession Bradford Late Autumn

Canon New F-1 · at a festival street procession in Bradford

Bookseller with Lacquer Fingertips in Yogyakarta

Nikon D5 · near Yogyakarta

Small Pet Bedding Bay Hama Adoption Room

Pentax K10D · inside an adoption room in Hama

Predawn Gift Shop Shelf in Tauranga Temple Courtyard

Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 · in a temple courtyard in Tauranga

Vietnamese Pagoda Courtyard Yorkshire Garden

Nikon D80 · in a cloister garden in Yorkshire

Colombian Carnival Parade in Rio Drizzle

Asahi Pentax K · at a festival street procession in Rio de Janeiro

Golden Light on Russian Orthodox Cathedral Interior

Nikon D780 · at the foot of a stone altar in Rovaniemi

ID Backdrop Roll on Nanjing Museum Plinth

Sony a7 III · on a museum plinth in Nanjing

Mushroom Cluster Pharmacy Compounding Hood Lhasa

Mamiya RB67 · inside a clinic exam room near Lhasa

Maypole Dance in Gaya Temple Courtyard

Canon EOS 77D · in a temple courtyard in Gaya

Stone Carver Chisels Temple Relief in Puno Rain

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ · in Puno

Dawn Rehearsal Boxes Monsoon Bor Hall

Leica M4 · in a ceremonial hall in Bor

Balinese Legong Dancer in Jakarta Temple Noon

Nikon D800 · in the old quarter in Jakarta

Polynesian Slap Dance Night Celebration in Ella

Fujifilm X-Pro3 · at a waterfront celebration in Ella

Day of the Dead Parade Faces at Mexico City Market Dawn

iPhone 11 Pro · at a night market in Mexico City

Delft Pottery Painter on Doha Tatami Mat

Nikon D5 · on a tatami mat in Doha

Otavalo Scarves Draped at Belfast Market Stall

Nikon Z 7 · at a textile trader's stall in Belfast

Nowruz Haft-sin Table in Semarang Prayer Hall

Nikon Z 5 · in a prayer hall near Semarang

Hemp Rope Maker with Twine Hair in Quetta Room

Fujifilm X-T3 · inside a quiet rehearsal room in Quetta

Xian Fish Auction Bidders Raising Paddles

Leica M5 · in a village lane near Xian

Warm Lantern Light in Recife Stone Cellar Shrine

iPhone 16 Plus · in a shrine lined with lanterns in Recife

Henna Station and Incense Smoke in Mbuji-Mayi Shrine

Kiev 88 · in a shrine lined with lanterns in Mbuji-Mayi

Senegalese Drummer Leading Dance Circle Ajman Festival

iPhone 16 Plus · on a festival main stage in Ajman

Polynesian Fire Knife Dancer in London Prayer Hall

Nikon Z f · in a prayer hall near London

Santo Domingo Easter Procession Candles Blue Hour

Sony NEX-7 · at a waterfront celebration in Santo Domingo

Haitian Fete Gede Prayer Hall Autumn

Leica M7 · in a prayer hall near Calgary

Weathered Tea Picker in Nanchang Alley

Canon EOS 1000D · in a narrow stone alley near Nanchang

Monks Creating Sand Mandala in Santa Cruz After Rain

Canon EOS R1 · in Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Artist Painting Waterfront Mural Al Ain Midsummer

Sony NEX-7 · at a waterfront celebration in Al Ain

Yoruba Woman Portrait Near Mangalore Dry Season

Samsung Galaxy S9+ · near Mangalore

Lombok Potter Pulling Raku Bowl at Dawn

iPhone SE (2022) · in a rehearsal room in Lombok

Marching Band Motion Blur in Jalandhar Atrium

iPhone 13 Pro · inside a vaulted atrium near Jalandhar

Sardinian Carnival Masks at São Paulo Sunset

Pentax K-7 · at a festival street procession near São Paulo

Peruvian Inti Raymi Festival Procession at Twilight

Canon EOS-1D X · at a festival street procession near Callao, Lima

Capoeira Circle Rim Light in Rio Courtyard

Leica M4 · in a temple courtyard in Rio de Janeiro

Haitian Vodou Altar Buffalo Winter Evening

Nikon Z 9 · at the foot of a stone altar in Buffalo

Museum Mask Display Freetown Square

Samsung Galaxy S22 · in a ceremonial alcove near Freetown

Mud Hut Display in Strasbourg Stair Hall

Rollei A110 · inside a tiled stair hall in Strasbourg

Banner Repair Bench Under Waterfront Stage Light

Sony a6500 · at a waterfront celebration in Nanjing

Blacksmith Apron in Kigali Library Reading Room

Nikon D1 · in a library reading room in Kigali

Javanese Dancer in Dalian Palace Courtyard

Fujifilm GFX100 II · near Dalian

Winter Gion Matsuri Floats in Kyoto Evening

Sony a7C II · at a public square during a festival in Kyoto

Transparent Kites at Noon Market

Fujifilm GFX100S · at a night market in Ciudad del Este

Painted Hills Display Ledge Trabzon

Nikon D6 · on a painted display ledge in Trabzon

Nyepi Ogoh Ogoh Ceremony Hall Night Rain

Fujifilm X-E1 · in a ceremonial hall near Yogyakarta

Inuit Grandmother Chin Tattoo Haarlem Square

Samsung Galaxy S23 · at a public square in Haarlem

Parade Costume Rack Night Market Yokohama

Nikon D80 · at a night market in Yokohama

Pink Holi Powder Cloud Over Kolkata Night Market

OM System OM-1 Mark II · at a night market near Sovabazar, Kolkata

Sinulog Festival Dancers in Morning Dabou Street

Sony a7S II · at a festival street procession in Dabou

Haida Canoe Ceremony Lantern Shrine Midsummer

Sony a7R IV · in a shrine lined with lanterns near Kota

Eyo Masquerades in Yekaterinburg Night Market

Casio QV-10 · at a night market in Yekaterinburg

Midsummer Tea Ceremony in Nara Twilight

Canon EOS 800D · beside a tokonoma alcove in a tea room in Nara

Oaxaca Day of the Dead Altar with Marigolds

Canon EOS 6D Mark II · in a prayer hall in Oaxaca

Samoan Fire Knife Dance Night Gwalior

iPhone 15 Pro · at a festival street procession in Gwalior

Aboriginal Artist Painting Ochre in Sydney Market Lane

Canon EOS 550D · along a market lane in Sydney

Silhouetted Newroz Fire Jumpers at Shanghai Square

Canon T90 · at a public square during a festival near Shanghai

Carved Columns in Rock Church Interior

Canon New F-1 · in a prayer hall near Harbin

Yalda Night Ceremony Pomegranates Kandahar Courtyard

Sony a7R V · in a temple courtyard near Kandahar

Bamboo Weaver in Kuala Lumpur Cafe Twilight

Kodak Brownie Number 2 · in a cafe in Kuala Lumpur

Korean Mask Dance Drama on Shelf in Zarqa

Leica M Monochrom · on a lacquered display shelf in Zarqa

Retired Tea Taster Portrait in Beyoglu

Sony ZV-1 · in Beyoglu, Istanbul

Worn Staircase in Ksar el-Kebir Textile Mill

Zorki 1 · in Ksar el-Kebir

Daura Folk Dance Skirt Motion in Dawn Light

Canon EOS R6 · in a temple courtyard in Daura

Raksha Bandhan Thread Tied at Midnight in Sofia

Sony a9 · in a prayer hall near Sofia

Bridal Mehndi Artist in Delhi Shrine

Olympus OM-1 · in a shrine lined with lanterns near Connaught Place, Delhi

Morning Festival Ticket Table in Dera Ghazi Khan

Google Pixel 7 · at a public square during a festival near Dera Ghazi Khan

Songkran Reveler Sprays Water on Bangkok Street

Leica M4 · at a festival street procession near Bangkok

Persian Painter at Key West Harbor Rain

Nikon D780 · at a harbor edge in Key West

Winter Night Temple Fair Incense Table Melbourne

Mamiya 7 · in a ceremonial hall in Melbourne

Dragon Dance Festival Night Hangzhou

OnePlus 11 · at a public square during a festival in Hangzhou

Polynesian Fire Knife Dancer in Libreville Hall

Olympus OM-4 Ti · in a ceremonial hall in Libreville

Italian Scoppio del Carro Cart Explosion Ceremony

iPhone 16 Plus · in a prayer hall near Rome

Hand Carved Wooden Masks at Surabaya Market Stall

Sony Alpha 33 · at a market stall in Surabaya

Noodle Vendor on Moon Market Stall

Fujifilm X100S · at a textile trader's stall in Soubré

Farrier Checking Detail at Courtyard Bench

Sony a7R · in Antananarivo

Morning Steam and Lights in Albuquerque Temple Market

Canon EOS R50 V · in a temple courtyard near Albuquerque

Polynesian Chief with Full Face Tattoo Beside Canal

Sony a7R V · beside a canal in Denpasar

Okinawan Musician on Belize Reef at Twilight

Kiev 5 rangefinder · beside a volcanic reef overhang near Belize City

White-clad Dancers by Modena Canal at Night

Nikon FE · beside a canal in Modena

Awa Odori Dancers in Minatitlán Drizzle

Nikon D200 · at a waterfront celebration in Minatitlán

Souvenir Table Under Tarps in Denpasar Temple

Canon EOS 600D · in a temple courtyard in Denpasar

Fire Dancer Spinning Poi on Cartagena Beach

Minolta XD-7 · in Cartagena

Silleteros Carry Floral Sills in Thies Square

iPhone 12 Pro Max · at a public square during a festival in Thies

Taipei Night Market Steam Under Neon Lanterns

Google Pixel 6 Pro · in a shrine lined with lanterns in Taipei

Calligrapher Loading Ink in Kuantan Loft

iPhone 14 Plus · in a warehouse loft in Kuantan

Ati-Atihan Parade Body Paint Night Market Gold Coast

Huawei Mate 60 Pro · at a night market in Gold Coast

Ticket Stubs in Neon Cairo Twilight

Canon EOS 650 · on a museum plinth in Cairo

Muay Thai Fighter Shin Guard on Workshop Shelf

Nikon D850 · on a workshop shelf near Bangkok

Fresh Wicker Basket Eggs Kandahar Ledge

Samsung Galaxy S22+ · on a painted display ledge in Kandahar

Alebrijes Carver Painting Wooden Jaguar in Puebla

Leica M10 · in a prayer hall in Puebla

Porcelain Dancer on Marble Mantel in Bat Yam Morning Light

Leica M Monochrom · in Bat Yam

Brass Taps and Stone Seating in Doha Mosque

Nikon F · in a mosque prayer hall in Doha

Goldsmith Size Clip Ring in Khairpur Bazaar

Canon EOS R50 · at a goldsmith bench in a bazaar jewelry lane in Khairpur

Churrasco with Chimichurri on Linen Table

Nikon F3 · on a linen-covered restaurant table in Surabaya

Woven Palm Basket on Frosty Bangkok Window

Samsung Galaxy S24 · along a frost-edged windowpane in Khao San Road, Bangkok

Retired Welder in Amber Winter Sunset

Canon EOS-1D · along a market lane in Xian

Vestry Bench With Vestments and Crucifix

OM System OM-5 · on a wooden workbench near Bhopal

Brunch Spread on Workshop Shelf Night

Canon Pellix · on a workshop shelf in Palembang

Hanging Kilims in Uskudar Flea Market Lane

Canon EOS 7D Mark II · in a flea market lane in Uskudar, Istanbul

Stopwatch Charging Dock in Yoga Studio

Canon EOS 350D · inside a yoga studio before the session begins near Palakkad

Serene Nun in Srinagar Mist Portrait

Google Pixel 6 Pro · in Srinagar

Nomad Camp Setup Camel Silhouette Dusk Jeddah

Google Pixel 7 Pro · at a roadside stop near Jeddah

Erhu Duo Performing on Bridge Over Lotus Pond at Night

Sony NEX-7 · on a festival main stage in Lanzhou

Swordsmith Quenches Blade in Coimbatore Shrine

Samsung Galaxy S25+ · in a shrine lined with lanterns in Coimbatore

Sake Brewer Stirring Vat on Museum Plinth

Pentax ME Super · on a museum plinth in Tsukiji, Tokyo

Tent Lantern Light in Leh Prayer Hall

Nikon Z50II · in a prayer hall in Leh

Sitar Player Silhouetted in Rehearsal Room Night

Hasselblad 907X · in a rehearsal room in Anyang

Beeswax Maker Portrait in Manzanillo Shop

Canon F-1 · inside a small barber shop in Manzanillo

Vodou Ceremony in Nanning Shrine Corridor

Hasselblad X1D · in a shrine lined with lanterns in Nanning

Gondolier Lamp Glow Square Gitega Dry Season

Olympus OM-2 · at a public square in Gitega

Qawwali Ensemble Silhouetted in Golden Sunset Light

Sony a6300 · in a mosque prayer hall in Jamaica Plain, Boston

Hammered Copper Goblet on Stone Ledge

Nikon D100 · on a stone ledge in Gandhinagar

Tom Yum Goong Bowl in Chiang Mai Restaurant

Leica M9 · on a restaurant table in Santitham, Chiang Mai

Stylist Taping Soles on Rooftop Before Fashion Week

Canon T90 · on a rooftop above evening traffic near Fuzhou

Karachi Centenarian Portrait in Dawn Light

Nikon D810 · in Karachi

Pie Server on Velvet Chair in Twilight

Sony a7C · on a velvet chair in Charsadda

Woman Sorting Coffee Beans with Flying Fish

Google Pixel 7 Pro · beside a canal in Ciudad de la Costa

Capoeira Fighter Kicks in Predawn Firelight Hall

OM System OM-5 · in a prayer hall near São Paulo

Violinist Silhouette Under Circus Tent Managua

Fujifilm X-E5 · under a circus tent in Managua

Lace Maker Portrait in Chittagong Evening Light

Fujifilm X-H2 · in a north-lit studio in Chittagong

Mirrored Prayer Candles in Kampong Cham Chapel

Smena 8M · in a chapel lit by stained glass in Kampong Cham

Patchwork Quilt on Brass Bed Frame Kano Porch

Fujifilm X-T1 · on a porch with a rocking chair in Kano

Balinese Ceremony Silhouette in Jakarta Temple

Nikon F3 · inside a candlelit nave in Jakarta

Sword Polisher Workspace in Osaka Library

Sony a7R III · on a dusty library table in Osaka

Clockmaker Bench Silhouette in Kotri Rain

Nikon Z 6 II · in the old quarter in Kotri

Stacked Tagines at Golden Hour in Marrakech Souk

Speed Graphic · at a spice vendor's table in Medina, Marrakech

Mariachi Band Performing in Mexico City Plaza Sunset

Sony a6400 · in a public square in Mexico City

Nun in Toledo Cloister Garden at Twilight

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra · in the old quarter in Toledo

Midnight Red Crowd Valencia Festival Square

Samsung Galaxy S23+ · at a public square during a festival in Valencia

Saffron Cloth and Rainwater in Rason Terminal

Nikon Z6III · inside a restored train terminal in Rason

Takoyaki Tray Drizzled With Sauce

iPhone 13 mini · at a street-food cart counter in Nara

Oktoberfest Beer Tent in Ningbo Prayer Hall at Night

Google Pixel 9 · in a prayer hall in Ningbo

Dusk Study in Mosul Art Classroom

iPhone 15 Plus · inside an art classroom in Mosul

Florist Pausing with Gears at Canal Side Midnight

Nikon Z50II · beside a canal in Wenzhou

Man Loading Firewood on Donkey in Jeddah

Nikon D750 · in Jeddah

Tailor Basting Creases in Gandhinagar Atelier

iPhone 11 Pro · inside a couture atelier in Gandhinagar

Fasching Masks at São Paulo Night Market

Sony a6100 · at a night market in São Paulo

Cobbler at Sunset with Identical Doors

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV · near Termez

Twilight Vendor Stringing Dried Figs in Wuhan Market

Nikon D750 · under a market canopy in Wuhan

Amber Light Evening on Malatya Porch Table

Canon DIGITAL IXUS · on a porch with a rocking chair in Malatya

Hurdy-Gurdy Player Massarah Evening Reflection

Canon EOS R5 · at a street corner busking spot in Massarah

Calligraphy Master Painting Scroll in Cua

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III · on a velvet chair in Cúa

Incense Vendor Table in Kharkiv Shrine

Canon EOS 5D Mark II · in a shrine lined with lanterns near Kharkiv

Calligrapher Writing in Ouarzazate Warehouse Loft

Nikon FA · in a warehouse loft in Ouarzazate

Gospel Singer Midnight Festival Jhang

iPhone 16 Pro Max · on a festival main stage in Jhang

Open Cello Case on Jazz Club Stage Floor

Canon EOS R · at a jazz club in Jhansi

Lantern Glow in Rainy La Paz Hall

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV · in a ceremonial hall in La Paz

Harira Soup Bowl With Lemon at Dawn

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III · at a noodle counter in Mosul

Blacksmith Hammering Red Steel in Douala Market

Canon EOS 5D · in a market hall in Douala

Poutine Paper Boat Evening Tehran Kitchen

iPhone SE (2020) · on a kitchen worktop in Tehran

Piper Case on Wet Stone Before Parade

Nikon D7200 · on a festival main stage in El Tigre

Faded Medieval Frescoes on Vaulted Chapel Ceiling

Leica M8 · inside a candlelit abbey nave in Kunming

Amber Sunset Trolley at El Jadida Night Market

iPhone 15 Pro Max · at a night market near El Jadida

Bone Needles and Upward Rain in Agra

Nikon D850 · beside a rain-streaked window in Agra

Cellist Silhouette Under Monsoon Spotlight

Nikon D90 · on a festival main stage in Lokoja

Glassblowing Demonstration in Narnaul Temple Courtyard

Pentax Spotmatic · in a temple courtyard in Narnaul

Dawn Light on Prayer Rug in Hyderabad Mosque

Contax II · in a mosque prayer hall in Hyderabad

Twilight Portrait in Ortahisar Under Lantern Glow

Leica Standard · in Ortahisar

Transparent Highland Dancer in Tucson Rain

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra · in Tucson

Stone Doorway on Cafe Table Bordeaux

Nikon Z 6 · on a cafe table by a window in Bordeaux

Rugmaker Tying Knots on Loom at Dawn

Canon EOS R · on a stone ledge near Kingston

Pagoda Altar Morning Mist Indoor Gusau

Nikon F4 · at the foot of a stone altar in Gusau

Carnation Garland Vendor at Dawn Market Pinar del Rio

Canon EOS R3 · at a market stall in Pinar del Río

Pipa Player on Moon Stage in Miami Winter Night

Zorki 10 · from a quiet alpine saddle near Miami

Paris Buyer Inspects Pocket Watch Mazar-i-Sharif Market

Nikon FM · under a market canopy in Mazar-i-Sharif

Saharan Salt Caravan Leader at Shenzhen Harbor Dawn

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV · at a harbor edge in Shenzhen

Scribe in Beijing Dappled Spring Light

Olympus OM-1 · in Baitasi, Beijing

Soweto Muralist with Daylight Milky Way

iPhone SE (2020) · beside a canal in Soweto

Vintage Typewriter on Museum Plinth in Osh

Nikon D800E · on a museum plinth in Osh

Ashura Procession Banners Night Market Moundou

iPhone 14 · at a night market in Moundou

Soup Mug on Quilt in Brazzaville Living Room

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra · in a sunlit living room in Brazzaville

Alphorn Trio at Summit Cairn Before Dawn

Kiev 88 · beside a summit cairn above the tree line near Leh

Meknes Calligrapher Grinding Ink Stick Stone

Leica M-A · in a cafe in Meknes

Aligarh Spice Vendor Table Market Scene

Canon EOS 350D · at a spice vendor's table in Aligarh

Silhouetted Fishmonger Gutting Mackerel at Essaouira Harbor

Canon EOS R6 · beside a fish counter in Medina, Essaouira

Edfu Mosque Prayer Hall Noon Light

Sony ZV-1 · in a mosque prayer hall in Edfu

Notebook and Pencil on Pine Table Near Edirne

Pentax MX · on a painted display ledge near Edirne

Amber Sunset Light on Gdansk Ballet Shoes

Canon EOS 80D · on a bedside table in Gdansk

Harmonica on Scuffed Crate Pier Railing

Leica M4-2 · on a pier railing in Chengdu

Baker Pulls Fresh Bread From Clay Oven Morning Market

Pentax K-70 · in an atelier in Tiruchirappalli

Elderly Violin Maker in Hong Kong Market Hall

Sony a7 IV · in a market hall in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Museum Masks in Prayer Hall Jacksonville Noon

Nikon F4 · in a prayer hall near Jacksonville

Rio Fasching Masks in Morning Rain

Canon EOS R50 · at a public square during a festival in Rio de Janeiro

Tea Seller Paused by Brass Kettle at Patna Harbor

Canon EOS 5Ds · at a harbor quay near Patna

Charcoal Stick on Museum Plinth Gabiadji

iPhone 13 Pro Max · on a museum plinth in Gabiadji

Erhu on Stand Before Ocean Doorway

Fujifilm X-E4 · at a jazz club in Macau

Tai Chi Sunrise Practice in Surat India

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 · in Surat

Spice Merchant Scooping Cardamom in Manzanillo Bazaar

Nikon D3X · in a covered bazaar aisle in Manzanillo

Autumn Night Market Temple Courtyard Surreal Window

Fujifilm X-E1 · in a temple courtyard in Bondi, Sydney

Cushion Facing Wall in Candlelit Riyadh Bedroom

Sony Xperia 1 VI · in a candlelit bedroom in Riyadh

Transparent Ankles Kathak Dancer Spin Kumartuli

Samsung Galaxy S24 · in Kumartuli, Kolkata

Varnish Stained Violin Restorer Portrait

Canon EOS 300D · beside a canal in Hangzhou

Zydeco Accordion Stomp at Night in Bhopal

Canon EOS 600D · in a concert hall in Bhopal

Carpet Merchant Unrolling Kilims in Muş Bazaar

Canon EOS 5DS R · in a flea market lane in Muş

Ceramic Teapot and Honey Jar on Bursa Window Seat

iPhone 11 · on a window seat in Bursa