Hard Shadow

Underside of Flyover with Traffic Shadows in Bulgaria

Minolta XG-M · beneath transmission towers in Bulgaria

Giant Sea Bass Hiding in Philippine Kelp Shadows

Nikon Z 6 II · along a seagrass channel near the coast in Philippines

Wheat Canola Patchwork Under Storm Shadows Guatemala

Nikon D40 · over a horizon of stacked thunderheads in Guatemala

Long Olive Shadows in Sydney Orchard

Nikon Z fc · among orchard ladders and crates in Sydney

Winter Sage Plain Wave Shadows Over Osaka Foothills

Sony Xperia 1 VI · from a ridge above layered foothills near Dotonbori, Osaka

Bicycle Spoke Shadows on Wenzhou Sidewalk

Sony a6700 · near Wenzhou

Hard Hat Rack Stickers Vest Hooks Van Excavation

Canon EOS R5 · inside a taped-off excavation edge near Van

Olive Grove Shadows Over Hay Bales Tel Aviv

iPhone 8 Plus · beside stacked hay bales in Tel Aviv

Shadow Play Fire Escape Ladder Serbian Plaza

Nikon D100 · across a formal civic plaza in Serbia

Whale Shadow Over Qatar Construction Site

iPhone 15 Plus · beneath a tower crane on open ground in Qatar

Saffron Cloth and Shadow in Amritsar Terminal

Leica M4 · inside a restored train terminal in Amritsar

Cricket Bowler Mid Delivery Near Baqubah River

Zorki 4 · by a riverbank near Baqubah

Boxer Resting in Sao Luis Warehouse Loft

Polaroid model 95 · in a warehouse loft in Sao Luis

Oxidized Copper Color Study in Predawn Firelight

iPhone 11 Pro Max · inside a skylit passageway near Dalston, London

Whale Shadow Over Carpentry Bench in San Rafael

Fujifilm X-T1 · inside a taped-off excavation edge in San Rafael

Shadow Play on Bridge Deck in Chugoku Fortress

Minolta X-700 · outside a wind-scoured fortress wall in Chugoku

Moire Wave Interference on Lunar Lake

iPhone 12 · in Northern Ireland

Moonlit Cliff Path Stone Furniture Near Almaty

Canon EOS 650 · beneath a wind-cut desert escarpment near Almaty

Tin Can on Moon Cafe Table Dawn

Minolta Maxxum 7000 AF · on a cafe table by a window near Mzuzu

Haka Performers Stamp Rugby Pitch Wellington

Polaroid SX-70 · in a village lane near Thorndon, Wellington

Bison Bull on Niger Ridge at Sunrise

Casio QV-10 · on a wind-scoured ridge in Niger

Moon Logistics Station at Twilight

Leica IIIb · inside a cross-dock lane near Baghdad

Winter Bridge Maintenance Cradle Under Steel Span

iPhone 15 Pro Max · along a bridge maintenance walkway in Vermont

Hail Bouncing on Porch Roof Midday

iPhone 11 Pro Max · over a horizon of stacked thunderheads in Zhejiang

Zodiacal Light Cone Above Jeddah Observatory

Nikon D7200 · at a remote field station in Jeddah

Dawn Maintenance Cradle Beneath Steel Bridge

OM System OM-5 · beneath a bridge span near Sadarghat, Dhaka

Kitchen Entrance in Lima

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 · in Lima, Peru

Open Door Brick Night Méagui Street

Canon EOS 600D · beside a steamed-up bus shelter in Méagui

Keys and Petitions Under Split Sky

iPhone 8 · inside a polling station gymnasium near Delhi

Harvest Cotton Bolls Splitting Open in Early Afternoon Light

Sony a1 · among orchard ladders and crates near Mit Ghamr

Spin Studio Trainer Slip Rack Noon Light Kuwait

iPhone XS Max · inside a spin studio under class lights near Kuwait City

Library Wall in Adelaide

Fujifilm X100VI · in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Casablanca Modern Architecture at The Flat Glare Of Noon Light

Canon EOS 400D · in Casablanca, Morocco

Brownstone Stoop in Chicago

Sony a1 · in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Salvaged Fixture Label Tray in Kentucky Mechanical Room

Nikon Z 6 · in a mechanical room under buildout in Kentucky

Baku Runway Entrance Mirror Wall Flash

Yashica MAT-124G · under runway rehearsal lights in Baku

Valparaiso Figure at Dawn Light

Fujifilm X-Pro3 · in Valparaiso, Chile

Spring Crocuses Push Through Snow in Norwegian Garden

Samsung Galaxy S25 · among terraced garden plots in Norway

Crane Barge Lifting Bridge Over River at Noon

Fujifilm GFX100 · along a game trail near Kandahar

Senegal Airbase Deck Watch at Twilight Drizzle

Lubitel 166 universal · along an airbase flight line in Senegal

Cricket Wicketkeeper Diving Low Angle Catch

iPhone SE (2020) · on a hillside near Eluru

Silhouetted Columbine in Almaty Alpine Garden Dawn

Fujifilm X100VI · among terraced garden plots near Almaty

Manchester Terrier Portrait Uşak Courtyard

Nikon FM2 · beside a plain courtyard wall in clear daylight with the animal at eye level in Uşak

Hamburg Deli Ticket Roll Shelf Blue Hour

Fujifilm X-E4 · outside a lit retail frontage after dark in Hamburg

Floating Lotus Bloom in Rain-Slicked Greenhouse

Fujifilm X-Pro2 · on a fern-lined forest floor near Tinaquillo

Pianist Bowing Silhouette on Empty Concert Hall Stage

Canon EOS 5Ds · in a concert hall in Jounieh

Curing Compound Sprayer Stand Montenegro Excavation

Leica I · inside a taped-off excavation edge in Montenegro

Winter Firelight Porter Carrying Mackerel Crate

Samsung Galaxy S25 · in a covered bazaar aisle in Lahore

Demolition Chute Mouth Basque Construction Site

Canon EOS 500D · on an active construction deck in the Basque Country

Orthotic Foam Box in Jodhpur Hospital Corridor

Canon EOS 5Ds · inside a hospital corridor in Jodhpur

Moon Bicycle with Bread in Foggy Harbor Lane

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL · beside a fogbound harbor mouth near Lanzhou

Heat Lightning Over Dutch Thunderheads at Noon

Canon EOS R6 · over a horizon of stacked thunderheads in Netherlands

Climber scaling wall in Bernal village lane

Fujifilm X-E5 · in a village lane near Bernal

Glowing Razor in Dry Mogadishu Market Lane

Nikon FM · near Mogadishu

Winter Geyser Eruption Noon São Paulo Mountain

Nikon D700 · in São Paulo state

Flat Noon Light on Produce

Samsung Galaxy S10+ · in Florence, Italy

Pig Nursery Heat Controller in Dry Comoros Light

Leica M4-2 · along a feedlot lane in Comoros

Lambing Barn Night with Straw and Blue Tags

Canon EOS 650D · inside a lambing barn in Inner Mongolia

Store Workers in Perth

iPhone 13 Pro · in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Canned Sardines in Muscat

Nikon Z 5 · in Muscat, Oman

Mosaic Artist Pressing Tessera Into Plaster

Fujifilm X-E1 · in San Salvador

Turbine Hall Factory Floor Industrial Shift Change

Sony a7 · in a turbine hall near Puebla

Osaka Arancini Snow and Sun

iPhone 13 mini · on a linen-covered restaurant table in Osaka

Fern Frond Spiral in Tiled Stair Hall

Canon AE-1 Program · inside a tiled stair hall near Porto

Venice Water Bus Moon Pier Twilight

Nikon Z 7 II · near Venice

Winter Fashion Week Plaza with Umbrellas

FED 1 · across a reflective public plaza near Taiyuan

Monterrey Field Clinic Under Monsoon Clouds

iPhone 7 · at an ambulance bay in Monterrey

Rusting Submarine Tower With Giant Flower

Polaroid model 95 · across an active works site in United States

Survey Stake Line and Tools on Ligurian Construction Deck

Pentax K-7 · on an active construction deck in Liguria

Roman Bathhouse Ruins Among Nettles in Uttar Pradesh

Canon EOS R6 · among toppled columns and nettles in Uttar Pradesh

Robotic Arms on Car Assembly Line

Nikon FM2 · at a rail yard near Thanjavur

Winter Rental Board with Claim Tags and Bins

Sony a6500 · inside a storefront prepared for opening near Kandhkot

Late Afternoon Light on Woman

Nikon F5 · in Cartagena, Colombia

Tractor Trailer in Tibetan Winter Wheat Fields

Fujifilm X-T5 · beside a fogbound harbor mouth in Tibet

Zeppelin Over Luxembourg Skyline Midday

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra · in Luxembourg

Noon Street Scene in Kolkata India with Woven Baskets and Urban Life

Polaroid model 95 · in Kolkata, India

Noon Light on Prague Riverbank Boat Deck with Porcelain and Rust Details

Samsung Galaxy S24+ · in Prague, Czech Republic

Industrial Lock Gate Hinge Iceland Harbor

Fujifilm X-E3 · along a dam spillway in Iceland

Military Vehicle Washdown Sunset Haikou Checkpoint

Fujifilm X-T1 · at a checkpoint lane in Haikou

Aerial River View Over Scottish Dunes

iPhone 16 Pro Max · above dune fields and dry wadis in the Scottish Isles

Stone Furniture Rice Terrace After Rain

Nikon D80 · across a harvested grain field in Indonesia

Toy Manchester Terrier on Ahmedabad Park Path

Leica Standard · along a quiet park path with soft open shade and a clean background in Ahmedabad

Faded Crosswalk Puddle Reflections Wuhan Arcade

iPhone 8 Plus · along a shuttered arcade in Wuhan

Freight Train Winding Desert Butte Marrakech

Canon EOS R5 · on a wind-open causeway near Marrakech

Safety Razor on Velvet Chair in Shenzhen

Kiev 88 · on a velvet chair in Shenzhen

Military Inspection at Dawn in Ouidah Checkpoint

Canon F-1 · at a checkpoint lane in Ouidah

Worn Dispatch Clipboard Rack on Oklahoma Flight Line

Lomo LC-A · along an airbase flight line in Oklahoma

Aerial Tanzania Sea Cliffs Rainy Season

Huawei P60 Pro · high above irrigation geometry in Tanzania

Oriental Shorthair Cat in Podgorze Garden

Canon EOS 5D Mark III · in a small yard with clipped grass, calm light, and the animal centered in frame in Podgorze, Krakow

Scooter Reflections Rainy Night Market Puddle

iPhone 7 · by a rain-darkened kiosk in Nicosia

Predawn Shampoo Lounge with Towels and Serums

Canon EOS R6 Mark III · at a salon reception counter near Guadalajara

Steaming Pipe Snow Sun Split Suriname

Fujifilm X-T1 · beneath transmission towers in Suriname

Venice Street Corner at The Flat Glare Of Noon Light

Polaroid model 95 · in Venice, Italy

Silage Inoculant Jug Stand in Andorra

Canon EOS R6 · along a muddy paddock fence in Andorra

Parcel Cart in San Diego Office Noon Light

Fujifilm X-H2 · inside an open-plan office bay in San Diego

Dinghy in Durban at Late Morning Light

iPhone X · in Durban, South Africa

Bedlington Terrier Portrait Near Window at Dawn

Fujifilm X-H1 · on a sofa near a curtained window with calm indoor light in Yangshuo

Market Supplies in San Francisco

Samsung Galaxy S9+ · in San Francisco, California, United States

Irish Setter Standing Beside Madrid Wall

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · beside a plain courtyard wall in clear daylight with the animal at eye level near Chamberi, Madrid

Laundry Drying in Cape Town

Sony a7 III · in Cape Town, South Africa

Military Supply Drawer Surreal Waterfall

Leica M4 · beside a convoy halt on open ground in Albuquerque

Woman Sewing in Charleston

iPhone SE (2022) · in Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Cluttered Stoop in Boston

Sony Alpha 33 · in Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Military Ration Crate Stack on Dallas Parade Ground

Canon EOS 7D · on a parade ground near Dallas

Desert Pipeline Window Looking Indoors

Leica II · along a dam spillway in Iran

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Portrait Jaipur

Leica Q3 · beside a plain courtyard wall in clear daylight with the animal at eye level in Hawa Mahal Road, Jaipur

Cyclist Turning in Valparaiso

Fujifilm X-Pro3 · in Valparaiso, Chile

Dogo Argentino in Austin

Fujifilm X100VI · in Austin, Texas, United States

Symmetrical Prism Spectrum in Skylit Leganés Passage

Samsung Galaxy S21 · inside a skylit passageway near Leganés

Sealant Backer Rod Shelf Midday Construction Deck Merida

Nikon Z 5 · on an active construction deck in Merida

Preparing Soup in Tunis

Nikon D80 · in Tunis, Tunisia

Stone-Grain Dresses in Dawn Candlelight

Canon A-1 · inside a minimalist showroom near Medina

Vendor Stall in Liverpool

Nikon Z 7 · in Liverpool, United Kingdom

Winter Bridge Maintenance Under Basque Viaduct

Samsung Galaxy S24 · under a viaduct of steel and concrete in the Basque Country

Shopkeeper in Mexico City

Leica M Monochrom · in Mexico City, Mexico

Horse Cart on Foggy Harbor Street

Sony a7S III · beside a fogbound harbor mouth in South Africa

Hot Chocolate in Madrid

Fujifilm X-H1 · in Madrid, Spain

Terrace Workspace in Marseille

Canon EOS R3 · in Marseille, France

Potted Herbs in Florence

Kiev 5 rangefinder · in Florence, Italy

Lisbon Entranceway in Lisbon

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 · in Lisbon, Portugal

Snow Leopard at Dawn on Himalayan Ridge Near Lhasa

4x5 RB Auto Graflex · beside a summit cairn above the tree line near Lhasa

Steel Viaduct Crossing Fog Valley Almaty

iPhone 13 mini · under a viaduct of steel and concrete near Almaty

Street Sweeper in Copenhagen

OnePlus 12 · in Copenhagen, Denmark

Cyclist Turning in San Francisco

Leica M5 · in San Francisco, California, United States

Still Life in Beijing

Hasselblad 500C/M · in Beijing, China

Banja Under Fluorescent Light on Library Table

Xiaomi 14 Ultra · on a dusty library table in Benha

Scattered Pigeons in Adelaide

Canon EOS 80D · in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Flat Noon Light on Shopkeeper

Nikon FM3A · in Jaipur, India

Deep Sea Diver Removes Brass Helmet Near Mombasa

Pentax ME Super · against a weathered doorway near Mombasa

Iron Cleaver in Hyderabad

Leica M4 · in Hyderabad, India

Tools in Oaxaca at Evening Light

Sony a7 IV · in Oaxaca, Mexico

Towel Hook in Salvador

Nikon D7200 · in Salvador, Brazil

Melting Ladder Cart Matamoros Noon

Sony a7R V · on a factory floor near Matamoros

Coat Hook in Kochi

Asahi Pentax K · in Kochi, India

Cyclist Descends Lhasa Ridge Amid Clouds

iPhone 13 · on a wind-cut ridge below prayer flag lines near Lhasa

Pigeons Scattering in Jaipur

iPhone 11 · in Jaipur, India

Ice Climber on Frozen Waterfall in Helsinki Lane

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra · in a village lane near Helsinki

Surreal Glazing Cart in Curitiba Fog

Nikon F · on an active construction deck in Curitiba

Tangled Mangrove Roots at Low Tide Singapore

Hasselblad X2D 100C · near Bugis, Singapore

Vintage Clock and Flowers on Moon Nightstand

Nikon D1 · on a worn leather armchair in Bandung

Steel Truss Bridge Shadows Over Belo Horizonte River

iPhone SE (2022) · under a viaduct of steel and concrete in Belo Horizonte

Steel Truss Bridge Casts Shadows on Sicilian River

Fujifilm X100S · beside a bridge pier above moving water in Sicily

Predawn Steel Truss Bridge Shadows on River

Nikon Z 8 · under a viaduct of steel and concrete near Naha

Filing Cabinets in Ruined Palembang Courtyard

Minolta XD-7 · inside a roofless nave near Palembang

Root Touchup Brush Cup in Newcastle Salon

iPhone 13 mini · inside a skincare treatment room in Newcastle

Construction Pin Bucket Under Crane in Santiago

Canon DIGITAL IXUS · beneath a tower crane on open ground near Santiago de los Caballeros

Canoe Sprinter Starting Race Miami Beach Afternoon

Google Pixel 6 Pro · along a beach near Miami

Symmetrical Flyover Ramp Over Black Water Prayagraj

Nikon D850 · across a windy overpass interchange near Prayagraj

Dog in Tainan at Noon Light

Leica M1 · in Tainan, Taiwan

Dawn Construction Corner Wet Concrete Blocks

Nikon F2 · beneath a tower crane on open ground in Georgia

Predawn Beauty Supply Shelf Mousse Heat Protectant

Nikon Z 6 · in a beauty supply area under white LEDs in Tianjin

Boxer Skipping Rope in Library Reading Room

Canon EOS 600D · in a library reading room in Shorouk

Volleyball Setter Floating Ball Near Muttrah Riverbank

Canon EOS 5DS R · by a riverbank near Muttrah

Skater Spinning on Harbor Quay in Barquisimeto

Nikon FM2 · at a harbor quay near Barquisimeto

Green Panther Chameleon on Wind Scoured Brazil Ridge

Polaroid 636 · on a wind-scoured ridge in Brazil

Cyclist Light Trail Fog Harbor San Jose

Canon EOS D30 · at a harbor quay near San Jose Costa Rica

Wrestler Suplex in Torreón Foundry with Daytime Milky Way

Contax II · in a foundry in Torreón

Rabbit in Wildflower Field Tabora Dry Season

Sony Alpha 33 · along a game trail near Tabora

Amber Sunset Shadows Under Steel Bridge Rio Grande

Nikon F6 · beneath a bridge span in Rio Grande do Sul

Abandoned Sugar Mill Chimney Over Cane in Roofless Hammam

Canon EOS 5D Mark III · inside a roofless hammam in Veneto

Cyclist in Omdurman Lane with Uphill Water Flow

FED 1 · in a village lane near Omdurman

Rower on Hillside Platform After Whistle

Fujifilm X-E3 · on a hillside near Amerikamura, Osaka

Climber Topping Granite Spire Near Goiania River

iPhone 12 Pro · by a riverbank near Goiania

Volleyball Player Spiking Net on Beach

iPhone 15 Pro Max · along a beach near Puerto Madryn

Kayaker Rolls in Whitewater Riverbank Bandar Lampung

Sony a7CR · by a riverbank near Bandar Lampung

Barber Station Fridge on Moon Under Amber Light

Pentax K-70 · at a barber station beneath mirror bulbs near Owo

Worn Baseball Glove on Wet Harbor Quay at Noon

Nikon D5 · at a harbor quay near Marsa Matruh

Decontamination Tent Surreal Floor Transition

Canon EOS 650D · beside a convoy halt on open ground near Bordj Bou Arreridj

Boxer Resting Between Rounds in Kigali Market Hall

Leica MP · in a market hall in Kigali

Quetzal Feathers Over Tiny Market Buildings

Contax II · near Central Market, Phnom Penh

Triathlon Shoes on Dewy Turf in Misty Istanbul Lane

Sony a9 II · in a village lane near Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

Star Trails Over Moon Weather Station Ridge

Sony a7 · beneath thin cloud gaps and stars near Tbilisi

Field Hockey Striker Wet Turf Perth Beach

Nikon Z50II · along a beach near Perth

Via Ferrata Climber Traversing Exposed Rock Face

Sony a7CR · near open fields near Lecce

Mannequin at Late Morning Light

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III · in Venice, Italy

Turquoise Shopfront in London

Fujifilm X100S · in London, United Kingdom

Chain Tension Gauge on Airbase Flight Line

Canon EOS 7D · along an airbase flight line in Brahmanbaria

Goalkeeper Gloves Drying on Beach Goalpost Midday

Nikon D7100 · along a beach near Kitale

Iron Sink in Monsoon Meadow

Sony a99 II · in a bloom-heavy meadow near Dallas

Kayaker Racing Gates in Winter Sunlight

Polaroid model 95 · on a mountain path near Seeb

Purple Pitcher Plants in Winter Rain on Beach

Nikon Z 5 · along a beach near Duhok

Upward Rain Beneath Steel Bridge Span

Nikon FM · beside a bridge pier above moving water in Maryland

Ming Dynasty Lattice Screens in San Diego Concrete Lobby

Olympus OM-4 Ti · inside a ribbed concrete lobby in San Diego

Snowmobile Moon Switchback Arctic Summer

Canon EOS 400D · along a switchback approach in Iceland

Flat Noon Light on Man

Leica M3 · in Valparaiso, Chile

Swimmer Buoy Turn Village Lane

iPhone 15 · in a village lane near São Paulo

Skateboarder Mid-Trick on Kyoto Hillside Noon

Samsung Galaxy S23+ · on a hillside near Kyoto

Alert Snow Bunting on Tundra Boulder

Canon EOS D30 · in Alberta

Volleyball Setter Floating Ball on Misty Mountain Path

Leica Q3 · on a mountain path near Yekaterinburg

Teacup Poodle Portrait in Puebla Courtyard

Sony a6100 · beside a plain courtyard wall in clear daylight with the animal at eye level in Puebla

Goalkeeper Dives Under Floodlights at Harbor Quay

Sony a7 V · at a harbor quay near Hanover

China Levee Pumping Station Gauges Ladders

Nikon Z 5 · along a levee path above floodwater in China

Cliff Jumper Leaps Over Turquoise Pool

Sony a7 · along a beach near Tbilisi

Graupel Balls Bouncing on Desk at Sunset

Samsung Galaxy S22+ · on a writing desk near Porto-Novo

Climber Heel Hook on Overhang Noon Qingdao

iPhone 16 Plus · at a roadside stop near Qingdao

Stacked Stools in Barcelona

Fujifilm X-Pro1 · in Barcelona, Spain

Tennis Player Smash Net Rhodes Hillside

Leica III · on a hillside near Rhodes

Vietnamese Pagoda Courtyard Yorkshire Garden

Nikon D80 · in a cloister garden in Yorkshire

Moon Press Print Mecca Stone

Nikon FA · on a stone ledge in Mecca

Succulents in Terracotta Pots Winter Meadow

Hasselblad 907X · in a bloom-heavy meadow in Canada