Drying Culture

Henna Station Night Korhogo Hall

Sony Alpha 900 · in a ceremonial hall in Korhogo

Pilgrimage Souvenir Stall at Tirunelveli Temple Gate

Nikon D3S · in a shrine lined with lanterns near Tirunelveli

Latvian Midsummer Flower Crowns at São Paulo Waterfront

Asahi Pentax K · at a waterfront celebration near São Paulo

Batik Cloth on Festival Mat at Denpasar Waterfront

Nikon D6 · at a waterfront celebration in Denpasar

Polynesian Chief with Full Face Tattoo Beside Canal

Sony a7R V · beside a canal in Denpasar

Polynesian Slap Dance Night Celebration in Ella

Fujifilm X-Pro3 · at a waterfront celebration in Ella

Hemp Rope Maker with Twine Hair in Quetta Room

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

Audience Rising in Santa Cruz Rehearsal Room

Minolta Maxxum 7000 AF · in a rehearsal room in Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Viking Longship Torch Parade Before Dawn

Canon EOS 77D · at a waterfront celebration in Nanning

Monks Creating Sand Mandala in Santa Cruz After Rain

Canon EOS R1 · in Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Yoruba Woman Portrait Near Mangalore Dry Season

Samsung Galaxy S9+ · near Mangalore

Pearl Stringer Beside Santa Fe Canal Midday

OM System OM-5 · beside a canal in Santa Fe

Flower Sampan Ferry Crossing in Dry Sahara Rain

Nikon D7100 · across a remote ferry crossing in the Sahara

Petri Dishes Drying on Lab Bench in Manila Twilight

Nikon D810A · at a microscopy bench in Quiapo, Manila

Guatemalan Kites Float Over Balkanabat Square

Canon EOS-1D · at a public square during a festival in Balkanabat

Timkat Procession in Lalibela White Robes

Xiaomi 13 Ultra · at a public square during a festival in Lalibela

Celtic Bonfire Festival in Cartagena Twilight

iPhone 14 Pro · at a festival street procession in Cartagena

Songkran Water Fight Ekkamai Bangkok Sunset

iPhone 12 Pro Max · at a public square during a festival in Ekkamai, Bangkok

Inuit Drum Dance in Honiara Hall

Sony a9 II · in a prayer hall near Honiara

Man Stoking Tandoor Oven at Golden Hour Patna

iPhone XS Max · in Patna

Patchwork Quilt on Brass Bed Frame Kano Porch

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

Gumboot Dancer Stomping in Late Afternoon Rajkot

Leica M7 · near Rajkot

Tongan Kava Ceremony Maracaibo Twilight

Leica M3 · in a ceremonial hall near Maracaibo

Persimmons and Pears at Hsinchu Night Market Stand

iPhone 7 Plus · in a prayer hall in Hsinchu

Willow Weaver Frozen in Midair

Canon EOS 650 · in a market hall in Colombo

Barber Cutting Hair in Trinidad Market Lane

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra · along a market lane in Trinidad

Woman Hanging Laundry by Canal in Bangui Mist

Nikon Z 6 II · beside a canal in Bangui

Marrakech Digger Portrait at Dawn

Panasonic Lumix DC-S9 · in Marrakech

Beeswax Maker Portrait in Manzanillo Shop

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

Bookseller Stacked Books Masvingo Arcade Noon

Olympus OM-1 · in Masvingo

Edfu Mosque Prayer Hall Noon Light

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

Cat Adoption Room Volunteers and Blankets

Canon EOS 750D · inside a grooming bay near Kampala

Saddler Stitching Leather at Dawn Near Bailundo

Pentax K-7 · above a glacial stream near Bailundo

Gourd of Argentine Yerba Mate on Linen

Canon EOS R100 · on a linen-covered restaurant table in Navi Mumbai

Kaleidoscope Eye View Omdurman Skylight

Nikon D810 · inside a skylit passageway near Omdurman

Knife Vendor Tests Blade Sharpness at Kyiv Market

Voigtlander Bessa R · at a spice vendor's table in Kyiv

Cobbler Tacking Sole at Dawn in Cuttack Old Quarter

Nikon D4 · in the old quarter in Cuttack

Monrovia Kitchen Night Firelight Photographer

Canon EOS 800D · in a kitchen in Monrovia

Mombasa Fire Dancer Before Dawn Neon Light

Sony NEX-7 · on a dimly lit stage in Mombasa

Korean Potter Glazes Crane Vase in Nairobi Hall

Sony a6500 · in a ceremonial hall in CBD, Nairobi

Silhouette of Pianist at Wuhan Sunset

Minolta XG 9 · near Wuhan

Textile Merchant Under Hanging Scales in Yangon Market

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

Cheesemaker Turning Wheels in Valley Cave

Olympus OM-1 · across a wide valley floor near San Cristóbal

Griot Singing Histories Under Mango Tree

iPhone 7 · along a salt-sprayed cliff edge near Semarang

Grandmaster Gaze in El Alto Golden Hour

Canon EOS-1D X · near a riverside landing in El Alto

Weathered Salt Flat Harvester at Blue Hour

Leica M4-2 · against a sun-bleached plaster wall near People's Park, Chengdu

Retired Distiller Sunset Portrait Temperley

Fujifilm X100VI · in Temperley

Museum Framer with Soil Nails in Nouakchott

Google Pixel 8 Pro · in the old quarter in Nouakchott

Glowing Razor in Dry Mogadishu Market Lane

Nikon FM · near Mogadishu

Editors in Sculptural Coats Erzurum Fashion Week

Hasselblad X1D · in a stone lane between old facades in Erzurum

Antique Phenakistiscope on Ledge in Zinder

Samsung Galaxy S23 · on a painted display ledge near Zinder

Cinnamon Mill on Floating Market Boat Riyadh

Leica Q3 · at a floating market boat in Riyadh

Tamarind Chaat Bowl on Matamoros Picnic Blanket

Nikon Z 6 II · on a picnic blanket in Matamoros

Sword Swallower Figure on Desk in Indore

Canon EOS 80D · on a writing desk in Indore

Brass Bowls in Bangkok Prayer Hall Monsoon Light

Leica M3 · in a prayer hall in Bangkok

Marigold Garland Bicycle Senegal Evening

Canon EOS 650 · along a switchback approach in Senegal

Fire Breather on Wooden Bench in Visakhapatnam

Nikon Z50II · on a wooden workbench near Visakhapatnam

Indigo Turbaned Berber Man at Kano Riverside

Minolta XD-7 · near a riverside landing in Kano

Brass Astrolabe Dial on Workshop Shelf in Bangui

Nikon D750 · on a workshop shelf in Bangui

Commuters Descend Underpass Anand Market Street

Nikon Z50II · along a market-lined side street in Anand

Tactile Charts in Ghardaia Lecture Hall Before Dusk

iPhone 15 Pro · in a lecture hall before the crowd arrives in Ghardaia

Silk Dyer with Indigo Hands in Cienfuegos

Leica Q2 · along a market lane in Cienfuegos

Tea Seller Brass Kettle Dry Season Light

Nikon D200 · near open fields near Valledupar

Rain Silhouette Double Exposure Skylight Passageway

Leica M6 · inside a skylit passageway in Ségou

Man Loading Firewood on Donkey in Jeddah

Nikon D750 · in Jeddah

Pearl Farmer Sorting Pearls at Almaty Stop

Google Pixel 9 · at a roadside stop near Almaty

Gaelic Footballer Fist Pass on Library Table

Nikon F3 · on a dusty library table near Jakarta

Awka Fisherwoman Golden Hour Portrait

Nikon F6 · in Awka

Candlelit Pilgrimage Table in Karbala Temple

Zorki 1 · in a temple courtyard in Karbala

Pear Farmer in Guanajuato Stone Alley

Nikon D80 · in a narrow stone alley near Guanajuato

Tattoo Artist in Bamenda Copper Light

Canon EOS 400D · in Bamenda

Forged Grappling Hook on Stone Wall in Abeokuta

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II · on a bedside table near Abeokuta

Pilgrim Staffs Draped on Wayside Cross

Nikon D500 · on a hotel dresser in Maiduguri

Ganggangsullae Dance Under Temple Fluorescent Lights

iPhone 13 Pro Max · in a temple courtyard in Caracas

Mariachi Band Performing in Mexico City Plaza Sunset

Sony a6400 · in a public square in Mexico City

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds

iPhone XS Max · on a marble cafe table in Yokohama

Indigo Fabric Drying on Lesotho Cliff Edge

iPhone 15 Pro Max · along a salt-sprayed cliff edge in Lesotho

Woman Sorting Coffee Beans with Flying Fish

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

Icelandic Thorrablot Feast in Méagui Hall

Google Pixel 8 · in a ceremonial hall near Méagui

Shepherd Leading Flock Past Summit Cairn Thimphu

Leica Q · beside a summit cairn above the tree line near Thimphu

Flamenco Dancer in Red Dress at Madrid Harbor

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra · at a harbor edge in Sol, Madrid

Drum in Colmar Predawn Smoke and Fireworks

Olympus Trip 35 · at a festival street procession in Colmar

Giant Skeleton Puppets Sunset Roma Waterfront

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

Crystal Gowns Backstage Tbilisi Market

Pentax LX · in a backstage changing corridor in Dry Bridge Market, Tbilisi

Beekeeper Wiping Hands at Winter Shed

Fujifilm X-H1 · in a village lane near Sofia

Snow and Sun Split Torii Gate Tokyo

Nikon F2 · inside a glass-roofed arcade in Tokyo

Muralist Detail Work at Port Said Riverside Shed

Samsung Galaxy S25+ · in Port Said

Twilight Vendor Stringing Dried Figs in Wuhan Market

Nikon D750 · under a market canopy in Wuhan

Synagogue Eternal Flame Warm Glow on Ark Curtain

Canon EOS R5 · beside a carved Torah ark in Bologna

Dried Pasta Jars Vendor Xiamen Market

Olympus OM-10 · in a flea market lane in Xiamen

Zen Monk Sweeping Leaves in Rize Garden Dawn

Nikon F80 · in Rize

Souvenir Table Under Tarps in Denpasar Temple

Canon EOS 600D · in a temple courtyard in Denpasar

Bonfire Ceremony on Abuja Clifftop at Blue Hour

Hasselblad 500C/M · at a public square during a festival in Abuja

Retired Tea Taster with Tannin Stains

Sony a1 · at a public square in Labé

Blue Whale Shadow Over Hue Archive Bench

Nikon FM · in a ceremonial hall in Hue

Barber on Havana Riverbank in Sunset Glow

Canon EOS 77D · by a riverbank near Vedado, Havana

Senegalese Drummer Leading Dance Circle Ajman Festival

iPhone 16 Plus · on a festival main stage in Ajman

Bamboo Weaver in Kuala Lumpur Cafe Twilight

Kodak Brownie Number 2 · in a cafe in Kuala Lumpur

Cyclist Weaving Through Commuters in Dhaka Underpass

Canon A-1 · beneath a flickering underpass light in Dhaka

Copper Coffee Pot on Brass Plate Mumbai Counter

Olympus OM-D E-M5 · at a coffee bar counter in Mumbai

Night Market Porter in Algiers

Pentax K-7 · in Algiers

Gift Registry Scanner in Santa Fe Aisle

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 · inside a bright retail aisle in Santa Fe

Varnish Stained Violin Restorer Portrait

Canon EOS 300D · beside a canal in Hangzhou

Potter Shaping Clay Wheel Kitchen Gwangalli

Canon EOS 5D Mark II · in a kitchen in Gwangalli, Busan

Candle Maker Dipping Wicks in Yogyakarta Vat

Nikon D810 · in Yogyakarta

Opera Singer Under Crystal Chandelier in Valencia

Google Pixel 8 · in a concert hall in Valencia

Predawn Gift Shop Shelf in Tauranga Temple Courtyard

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

Ancient Stone Constellation Map Near Tunis Observatory

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 · at a remote field station near Tunis

Crimson Maple on Dusty Library Table in Meerut

iPhone 13 Pro Max · on a dusty library table in Meerut

Denim Folded on Chittagong Market Boat Noon

Nikon F2 · at a floating market boat in Chittagong

Aboriginal Artist Painting Ochre Bark in Sydney Temple Courtyard

iPhone 16 Pro Max · in a temple courtyard in Sydney

Dairy Mastitis Plates Shelf Dawn Libya

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

Okonomiyaki on Tea House Tray Hanoi

Kodak Brownie Number 2 · on a tea house tray in Hanoi

Rocking Chair Shadow on Basra Cabin Wall

Sony Alpha 33 · in a cozy kitchen in Basra

Aboriginal Dot Painting Ceremony Twilight Shrine Alice Springs

Fujifilm X-H2S · in a shrine lined with lanterns in Alice Springs

Bonfire Blazing at Bilaspur Midsummer Night Market

Olympus OM-1 · at a night market in Bilaspur

Tailor Draping Coat on Form in Sintra Corridor

OM System OM-1 · in a backstage changing corridor in Sintra

Brass Oil Lamp in Soweto Workshop Afternoon Light

Leica M10 · on a workshop shelf in Soweto

Silence Before the Music in Kanpur Concert Hall

Nikon F6 · on a theater stage in Kanpur

Marigold Garlands in Nazareth Temple Light

OM System OM-5 · inside a candlelit nave in Nazareth

Surreal Folk Dance Train Car Temple Yangon

Fujifilm X-S20 · in a temple courtyard near Downtown, Yangon

Calligraphy Brush on Dusty Library Table

Canon EOS R6 · on a dusty library table in Vientiane

Hungarian Goulash and Fresh Bread on Bakery Rack

Google Pixel 8 Pro · on a bakery cooling rack in Kota

Blacksmith Quenches Blade in Minna Studio Night

iPhone 16 Plus · in a studio in Minna

Venezuelan Cuatro Player in Guizhou Ranch

Zorki 2 · inside a ranch corral in Guizhou

Ladle on Velvet Chair in Palma Kitchen

Leica Standard · on a velvet chair near Palma de Mallorca

Museum Masks Under Candlelight in Zabrze Shrine

Fujifilm X100VI · in a shrine lined with lanterns near Zabrze

Hanging Kilims in Uskudar Flea Market Lane

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

Henna Artist Decorating Hand Near Bhubaneswar Shrine

Fujifilm X-T2 · in a shrine lined with lanterns near Bhubaneswar

Brass Taps and Stone Seating in Doha Mosque

Nikon F · in a mosque prayer hall in Doha

Damascus Festival Banners Drying in Evening Blue

Olympus OM-4 Ti · at a public square during a festival in Damascus

Loy Krathong Lantern on Night River in Jhelum Hall

Canon T90 · in a prayer hall in Jhelum

Sadhu Silhouette Beneath Pagoda Roof at Sunset

iPhone 12 Pro Max · beneath a pagoda roof near Chandni Chowk, Delhi

Thai Wok Flames on Weathered Table in Wualai

Canon EOS 650 · on a weathered outdoor table in Wualai, Chiang Mai

Marching Band Motion Blur in Jalandhar Atrium

iPhone 13 Pro · inside a vaulted atrium near Jalandhar

Kettle Steaming on Stove in Chinatown Kitchen

Canon EOS-1D X · in a cozy kitchen in Chinatown, Vancouver

Silhouette of Man Stoking Tandoor at Harbor Edge

Fujifilm X-T5 · at a harbor edge in Skopje

Armorer Preparing Bore Light in Bogura Hall

Fujifilm X-T50 · in a ceremonial hall in Bogura

Camel Polo Player Swings Mallet Near Nouakchott

Fujifilm GFX100 · near open fields near Nouakchott

Gondolier Lamp Glow Square Gitega Dry Season

Olympus OM-2 · at a public square in Gitega

Giant Flamingo Farmer Chiniot Twilight Silhouette

Leica M4 · at a roadside stop near Chiniot

Oud Player in Akola Theater Night Performance

Canon EOS 600D · on a theater stage in Akola

Bamboo Weaver in Kuala Lumpur Foundry Twilight

Samsung Galaxy S9+ · in a foundry in Kuala Lumpur

Kente Weaver and Airborne Fish in Kumasi Hall

Canon AE-1 · in a prayer hall in Kumasi

Mime Artist in Gujranwala Market Lane

Google Pixel 7 · along a market lane in Gujranwala

Nomad Camp Setup Camel Silhouette Dusk Jeddah

Google Pixel 7 Pro · at a roadside stop near Jeddah

Mehndi Artist Painting Bridal Hands in Delhi Shrine

Sony a7CR · in a shrine lined with lanterns near Hauz Khas, Delhi

Beltane Torch Procession Night Market Wenzhou

Nikon D800 · at a night market in Wenzhou

Harira Soup Bowl With Lemon at Dawn

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

Otavalo Textiles Folded in Mountain Color Bands

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra · at a textile trader's stall in La Paz

Loi Krathong Baskets Float Noon Bangkok Water

Sony a7 IV · at a festival street procession near Bangkok

Weathered Pear Farmer at Luxor Temple Doorway

Leica M9 · against a weathered doorway near Luxor Temple, Luxor

Rush Grass Stained Face of Tokyo Weaver

iPhone 12 · by a workshop window in Tokyo

Tokyo Hatmaker Shapes Felt in Morning Light

Fujifilm X100V · in Tokyo

Nepali Momo Dumplings and Chutney on Museum Plinth

Canon EOS RP · on a museum plinth in Chittagong

Inti Raymi Procession Barranco Lima Waterfront

Kiev 88 · at a waterfront celebration in Barranco, Lima

Golden Hour Diwali Rangoli in Delhi Prayer Hall

Canon EOS R6 Mark II · in a prayer hall in Lajpat Nagar, Delhi

Oaxaca Day of the Dead Altar with Marigolds

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

Rusty Horseshoe on Wooden Shelf in Karaman Market

Sony a1 II · on a wooden shelf inside a covered market near Karaman

Child holding parent hand at Erbil crosswalk

Olympus OM-D E-M5 · outside a metro entrance in Erbil

Farrier Checking Detail at Kozan Doorway After Rain

Rollei 35 · near a riverside landing in Kozan

Day of the Dead Altar Golden Hour Mexico City

Canon EOS-1D X · in a prayer hall in Mexico City

Dusty Library Table Letter and Pen Before Dawn

Canon EOS 7D · on a dusty library table in Chongqing

Solar Eclipse Totality Over Yogyakarta Night Sky

iPhone 7 Plus · near Yogyakarta

Mehndi Artist Bridal Hand Temple Delhi Winter

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 · in a temple courtyard in Delhi

Sleigh with Lanterns in Zurich Winter Hall

Nikon D3S · in a ceremonial hall in Zurich

Urushi Artist Layering Lacquer on Tatami Mat

Leica M Monochrom · on a tatami mat in Pune

Soukous Guitarist Playing Under Thatch in Kuala Lumpur

Rollei 35 · at a street corner busking spot in Little India, Kuala Lumpur

Lalibela Church in Benin City Courtyard Midnight

iPhone 16 Plus · in a temple courtyard in Benin City

Balalaika Player Busking in Utrecht Winter Market

Sony a7R · at a street corner busking spot in Utrecht

Silleteros Carrying Flowers in Şanlıurfa Street

Mamiya 7 · at a festival street procession near Şanlıurfa

Stopwatch Charging Dock in Yoga Studio

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

Mongolian Horseman on Perth Steppe at Dawn

Pentax MX · at a public square in Perth

Violinist Silhouette Under Circus Tent Managua

Fujifilm X-E5 · under a circus tent in Managua

Chinese Calligraphy on Velvet Chair in Hangzhou

Google Pixel 5 · on a velvet chair in Hangzhou

Torah Scroll Carried Through Synagogue Ark

Nikon D90 · beside a carved Torah ark in Lakota

Batik Fabric Roll in Ceremonial Yogyakarta Alcove

Fujifilm X-Pro2 · in a ceremonial alcove near Yogyakarta

Polynesian Fire Knife Dancer in Rapid City Shrine

Fujifilm X-H2S · in a shrine lined with lanterns near Rapid City

Georgian Stone Tower House in Manipur Canal Light

Leica III · beside a canal-front facade in Manipur

Spice Merchant Scooping Cardamom in Manzanillo Bazaar

Nikon D3X · in a covered bazaar aisle in Manzanillo

Vietnamese Pho Bowl with Herbs on Kaunas Table

Canon EOS 1000D · on a restaurant table in Kaunas

Fresh Wicker Basket Eggs Kandahar Ledge

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

Volleyball Setter Floating Ball Midday Riverbank

Canon AE-1 Program · by a riverbank near Sanaa

Volcanic Stone Ruins Amidst Wild Fennel in Peru

Fujifilm X-E4 · among collapsed cloisters in Peru

Ludhiana Spice Trader Turmeric Fingers

Canon EOS 400D · in the old quarter in Ludhiana

Umbrella Maker Stretching Silk in Mombasa Kitchen

Canon EOS R3 · in a kitchen in Mombasa

Chef Plating Dish Midnight Fort Portal Kitchen

Panasonic Lumix DC-S9 · in a kitchen in Fort Portal

Thai Noodle Bowl on Tea House Tray

Nikon FE · on a tea house tray in Taranto

Loi Krathong Sunrise Corridor Chiang Mai

Sony a6500 · at a waterfront celebration in Chiang Mai

Crispy Noodle Nest Bowl in Phuket Restaurant

Huawei Mate 60 Pro · on a restaurant table in Phuket

Bhopal Alley Staircase Under Noon Overcast

Canon EOS 350D · along a market-lined side street in Bhopal

Nepali Momo Dumplings with Tomato Chutney on Hotel Dresser

Fujifilm X-E1 · on a hotel dresser near Coimbatore

Gas Crater Replica on Library Table Riyadh Night

Canon EOS 650 · on a dusty library table in Riyadh

Pomegranate Pyramid in Çorlu Market Evening

Sony Alpha 700 · under a market canopy in Çorlu

Thatcher Bundling Reed on Rooftop at Sunset

Canon EOS R8 · near a riverside landing in San Francisco de Campeche

Bendigo Fashion Lookbook Wall Sunrise Haze

Nikon D1 · beside a mirror lined with makeup bulbs near Bendigo

Blacksmith Anvil Glowing Coals Library Night

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 · in a library reading room in Balat, Istanbul

Earthenware Bowl Finger Marks Paraty Desk

Nikon D7200 · on a writing desk in Paraty

Corn Vendor Husking Ears at Montreal Tianguis

Leica IIIb · at a market stall in Mile End, Montreal

Constellation Chart Against Night Sky

Canon EOS D30 · beneath thin cloud gaps and stars near Pakpattan