Light Scattering

Manure Sample Cooler Under Dappled Light

iPhone 16 Pro Max · at a stockyard loading ramp in Luxembourg

Wax Warmer Thermostat Key in Monsoon Evening Glow

Nikon FE · inside a skincare treatment room near Chililabombwe

Returns table with tape and trays at dawn in Khulna

Leica Q · inside a chilled distribution bay in Khulna

Silhouetted Rocking Chair in Beirut Monsoon Night

Nikon Z f · on a worn leather armchair near Beirut

Oak Sewing Cabinet Pincushion Monsoon Light

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra · on a wooden workbench in San-Pédro

Indigo Twilight Drawbridge Counterweight House Colina

Fujifilm X-Pro2 · along a bridge maintenance walkway near Colina

Cozy Attic Breakfast Nook with Fairy Lights and Condensation

Samsung Galaxy S24+ · in a breakfast nook near Haiphong

Sequined Gown Reflected on Rooftop Marble in Late Spring

Pentax K10D · on a rooftop above evening traffic near Anyang

Goldsmith Bench Evening Light Conakry

OM System OM-1 · inside a goldsmith workshop behind the market lane in Conakry

Elephant on Rooftop Through Beaded Curtain Light

iPhone 12 · inside a restored train terminal in Haiphong

Broken Tile Mosaics in Winter Hangzhou Bathhouse Arcade

Sony a9 III · inside a glass-roofed arcade in Hangzhou

Banner Repair Bench Under Waterfront Stage Light

Sony a6500 · at a waterfront celebration in Nanjing

Mardi Gras Krewe Float in Karachi Alcove Twilight

Minolta XG 9 · in a ceremonial alcove in Karachi

Bonfire Ceremony on Heidelberg Clifftop at Golden Hour

Fujifilm GFX100 II · at a night market in Heidelberg

Fuzhou Fish Vendor Filleting Salmon in Dappled Light

Sony a9 · beside a fish counter in Fuzhou

Paper Roll Rack Beauty Supply Jammu

Canon EOS R6 · in a beauty supply area under white LEDs in Jammu

Office Space Planning Tile Case on Boardroom Table

Canon EOS 7D Mark II · at a boardroom table before a meeting in Winnipeg

Amber Light Quartz inclusions Macro Murino

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra · against woven linen fibers near Murino

Laughing Freckled Girl in Solapur Old Quarter

Canon A-1 · in the old quarter in Solapur

Smoked Fish Plate With Herbs Under String Lights

Leica I · at a roadside diner table in Helwan

Salt Flat Sky Reflection Ethiopia Dry Season

Pentax ME Super · across a floodplain after rain in Ethiopia

Supermoon Over Porto Harbor at Twilight

Nikon D850 · beside a lantern-dotted harbor near Porto

Crystal Gowns in Ottawa Backstage Corridor

Fujifilm X-T2 · in a backstage changing corridor in Ottawa

Glass Fishing Float Netted Rope Twilight Desk

Leica R3 · on a writing desk in Swansea

Plyo Box Grip Tape Drawer Evening Light

Canon EOS 7D Mark II · at a gym check-in desk in Pyongyang

Fireflies in Raipur Twilight Meadow

Nikon Z fc · near Raipur

Farmer Scattering Grain on Misty Mountain Path

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra · on a mountain path near Istanbul

Basalt Ruins in Evening Blue Light Himachal

Canon EOS 400D · beside ivy-draped masonry in Himachal Pradesh

Opera Singer Under Chandelier in Madagascar Rehearsal

Lomo LC-A · in a rehearsal room in Antananarivo

Levee Road Storm Aftermath Indonesia Harbor

Leica IIIb · beside a storm surge barrier in Indonesia

Cuttlefish in Dawn Cobalt Light Along Coral Wall

Kodak Brownie · along a coral wall with blue water beyond near Cairns

Swimmer Diving Into Pool Backlit Silhouette Kaduna

Samsung Galaxy S21 · on a hillside near Kaduna

Supercell Storm Over Tekirdağ Plains at Dusk

Canon EOS 500D · across a storm-bright plain near Tekirdağ

Muralist Gazing at Doorway After Rain

Lubitel 166 universal · at a public square in Az Zubayr

Crescent Eclipse Shadows on Zanzibar Leaves

Sony NEX-7 · near Zanzibar

Moonlit Doctor Shelf in Bathinda Rain Ruins

Minolta Maxxum 7000 AF · inside a roofless hammam near Bathinda

Neon Lit Mosque Prayer Hall Low Angle

Fujifilm X-Pro1 · in a mosque prayer hall in Machala

Pink Conch Shell Lip on Winter Moss

Sony a7 · on dew-soaked moss near Kunduz

Twilight Candle Vigil in Nagpur Public Square

Fujifilm X100S · in a public square in Nagpur

Sandhill Crane Amidst Fallen Leaves

Nikon D4 · at the edge of a reed bed near Port-Gentil

Predawn Capoeira Circle in Salvador Temple Courtyard

Zorki 3S · in a temple courtyard in Salvador

Tropical Fish Swim Over Jaipur Night Alley

Canon EOS 7D Mark II · beside a steamed-up bus shelter in Jaipur

Giant Flamingo Wades Past Tram Stop

Sony Xperia 1 VI · at a tram stop in Vaughan

Rainy Day Bakery Shelf After Trading

Fujifilm X-T1 · at a cash wrap counter with bags stacked nearby in Kagoshima

Palm Leaf Shadows on Goa Stucco

Olympus OM-10 · in Goa

Midnight Guitarist Beside Chengdu Canal Mist

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL · beside a canal in People's Park, Chengdu

Quartz Inclusions in Amber Light

Canon EOS 650D · across a rain-beaded metal surface near Kollam

Sequined Gown Blue Light Mirror Dania

Leica M6 · beside a mirror lined with makeup bulbs near Dania

Colored Powders in Manaus Ceremonial Hall

iPhone 15 Pro · in a ceremonial hall in Manaus

Colombian Carnival Parade Night Market Salvador

iPhone 12 · at a night market in Salvador

Wooden Church Onion Dome Rainy Arcade Alleppey

Samsung Galaxy S24+ · inside a glass-roofed arcade in Alleppey

Silhouetted Hermit Crab in Fiji Seagrass

Sony ZV-1 · above a seagrass meadow in Fiji

Mossy Stone Bridge Over Mountain Stream at Golden Hour

Sony a9 II · near Kathmandu

Silhouetted Chapel Aisle Under Fig Roots at Dusk

iPhone 16 · among toppled columns and nettles near Brasilia

Broiler Chickens in Rainy Indiana Corral

Sony a7S II · inside a ranch corral in Indiana

Fasching Masks at São Paulo Night Market

Sony a6100 · at a night market in São Paulo

Moss Tip and Mineral Sparkle on Lichen Bark

Hasselblad X2D 100C · on lichen-covered bark in Pereira

Blue Hour Silhouette Public Defender Bench Gymnasium

Sony a7CR · inside a polling station gymnasium in Newport

Derelict Grain Warehouse Ruin Syria Golden Hour

Sony a6100 · beneath a broken stone arch in Syria

Toddler Feeding Ducks in Lagos Old Quarter Pond

Nikon D850 · in the old quarter in Lagos

Rainy Blue Hour Hangar Threshold Malawi Olive Cots

Sony a7R · beneath a camouflage net shelter in Malawi

Bioluminescent Plankton in Dark Shore Waves at Night

Fujifilm X-T50 · from a frost-hushed ridgeline in Fiji

Farrier Checking Detail in St Louis Workshop

iPhone 15 Pro · beside a canal in St Louis

Glowing Algae Wake Rowing Boat Dawn Jabalpur

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 · along a switchback approach near Jabalpur

Fireflies Over Reeds at Ghaziabad Pond

Canon AE-1 Program · near Ghaziabad

Festival Drum in Night Market Amber Light

Nikon D6 · at a night market near Santos

Mail Boat Arriving at Incheon Island

Kodak Brownie · along a switchback approach near Incheon

Wet barricade line under Yangon floodlights

Olympus OM-4 · beneath government building floodlights in Yangon

Construction Rod Rack Under Crane Karnataka

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 · beneath a tower crane on open ground in Karnataka

Feather Duster Worm Fanning on Cebu Coral

Canon EOS 90D · along a coral wall with blue water beyond near Cebu

Leaning Church Frozen Water Splash Brittany Ruin

Sony a7 V · among roofless stone chambers in Brittany

Frozen Rain Drops Over Blues Trio in Medellin

Pentax K-7 · by a rain-darkened kiosk in Medellin

Flashlight Beam Over Flaked Paint Near Belbis

Nikon FM2 · near Belbis

Okinawan Musician on Belize Reef at Twilight

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

Magenta Sky Over Bioluminescent Reef Waves Zanzibar

Samsung Galaxy S23+ · beside a reef crevice under clear water near Zanzibar

Folded Rock Strata Silhouetted at Kuala Lumpur Sunset

Contax II · from a ridge above layered foothills near Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur

Suspended Particles Glow in Reef Ledge Light

Casio QV-10 · beneath a reef ledge in tropical shallows near Belize City

Sea Cave Refracted Light Split Foothills

Nikon FE2 · from a ridge above layered foothills near Split

Three Stones on Concrete at Sunset in Atrium

Canon EOS 5D Mark III · inside a vaulted atrium near Rawalpindi

Ringmaster Coat and Boots in Winnipeg Dawn Drizzle

Asahi Pentax S · at a street corner busking spot in Winnipeg

Surreal Rickshaw in Ningbo Rain

Leica Q · near Ningbo

Moonlit Surf on Volcanic Beach Patagonia Night

Smena 8M · beside a lantern-dotted harbor in Patagonia

Blue Hour Reef Waves Break Over Volcanic Edge

Nikon D70 · beside a volcanic reef overhang near Cairns

Dawn Rays Break Thunderheads Over Burundi Monsoon

Xiaomi 14 Ultra · beneath fast-moving cloud bands in Burundi

Whale Shark Through Kelp in Goa After Rain

Yashica MAT-124G · through a forest of kelp fronds in Goa

Glass Furnace Line in Guilin Turbine Hall at Dawn

Sony a7 V · in a turbine hall near Guilin

Sambar Deer Silhouette in Morning Mist Reed Bed

Nikon D90 · at the edge of a reed bed near Chengdu

Drywall Corner Beads in Blue Hour Corridor

Fujifilm X-E4 · inside an unfinished corridor in Western Australia

Glowing Lantern in Oregon Harbor Fog

Mamiya 7 · in Oregon

Silhouetted Fado Singer Night Stage Coimbra

Mamiya RZ67 · on a festival main stage in Coimbra

Sequin Dance Costumes in Rio Prayer Hall

Zorki 4 · in a prayer hall in Gloria, Rio de Janeiro

Frozen Fall at Dawn on Palma Soriano Causeway

iPhone 16 Pro Max · on a wind-open causeway near Palma Soriano

Silk Thread Light on Loom in Tobruk Winter Morning

Fujifilm X-T50 · along a frost-edged windowpane in Tobruk

Freediver Silhouette in Blue Hole Evening Light

Samsung Galaxy S24 · above a seagrass meadow near Manly, Sydney

Charred Flatbread and Salt Flakes in Window Light

Sony Xperia 1 VI · on a bakery cooling rack in Garoua

Crossing Guard Under Monsoon Sky in Guarenas

Canon EOS 5DS R · in Guarenas

Sugar Glider Leaping Frozen Water Droplets

Samsung Galaxy S22 · on a wind-scoured ridge in Morocco

Sea Fan Swaying in Rainy Cebu Reef Light

Sony a7S III · beside a volcanic reef overhang near Cebu

Giant Pacific Octopus in Sardinian Den

Leica Standard · in Sardinia

Evening Cosmetics Tester Wall Playa del Carmen

Xiaomi 14 Ultra · inside a stockroom behind the sales floor in Playa del Carmen

Glasgow Alley Fire Hydrant Spray Sunset

Fujifilm X-E4 · outside a metro entrance in Glasgow

Refinery Catwalk Maze Under Sodium Lights After Rain

Canon EOS 90D · across an active works site in Newfoundland

Samoan Fire Knife Dance in Callao Prayer Hall

Sony a7R IV · in a prayer hall in Callao

Fireball Meteor Over Lhasa Coastal Cliff

Leica M2 · near Lhasa

Sunflower Disk Pollen Detail Macro Valladolid

Canon EOS 6D Mark II · on lichen-covered bark near Valladolid

Samoan Fire Knife Dance Night Gwalior

iPhone 15 Pro · at a festival street procession in Gwalior

Broadclub Cuttlefish Over Coral Garden at Twilight

iPhone 14 Pro Max · beside a volcanic reef overhang near Cebu

Chambered Nautilus in Indigo Twilight Queensland

Sony a7S · in Queensland

Silhouetted Temple Gate Lamps Corsica Winter Dusk

Voigtlander Bessa R · beneath a pagoda roof in Corsica

Predawn Neon Accordion Santa Clara

Nikon D3X · near Santa Clara

Peeling Blue Mailbox in Rain Inside Seed Pod

iPhone 14 Pro · inside a seed pod split open near Ouagadougou

Neon Fashion Shoot Concrete Flowers Dawn

Sony Alpha 55 · inside a minimalist showroom in Olomouc

Sequin and Wool Garments on Racks in Backstage Corridor

Leica M11 · in a backstage changing corridor in Angers

Golden Sun Shower in Victoria Evening Light

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II · in Victoria

Moray Eel Hiding in Blue Hole

iPhone 12 · along a coral wall with blue water beyond near Cairns

Mapmaker Stippling Copper Plate Near Tijuana

Google Pixel 7 Pro · on a velvet chair near Tijuana

Shot Putter Roaring Release Blue Hour Bamako

Canon EOS 5D Mark II · beside a canal in Bamako

Chimney Sweep at Leme Harbor

Smena 8M · at a harbor edge in Leme

Crosswalk Timer Reflected in Chrome Hood

iPhone 14 Pro Max · beneath a flickering underpass light in Jaramana

Castle Turret Silhouette in Wet Season Atrium

Canon EOS 750D · inside a vaulted atrium in Kuala Terengganu

Flamboyant Cuttlefish Walking Reef Floor Cebu

iPhone X · beside a reef crevice under clear water near Cebu

Cattle Hooves on Wet Steel Grating Dawn Light

Sony a9 II · beside a pasture gate in the Greek Islands

Silhouetted Beet Seedlings Under Bird Net in Vineyard

Nikon FA · between vineyard trellises near Hohhot

Night Watchman Lantern Old Quarter Victoria

Sony Xperia 1 V · in the old quarter in Victoria Seychelles

Cross Country Skier Golden Light Fairbanks Trail

Samsung Galaxy S10+ · in a village lane near Fairbanks

Night Construction Scaffold Rain Wet Plywood

Canon EOS R5 · inside a taped-off excavation edge in Oskemen

Green Moss on Stone Wall Near Marseille

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra · near Marseille

Crescent Eclipse Shadows on Tajik Breakwater Night

Fujifilm X-T2 · from a moonlit breakwater in Tajikistan

Scottish Floodplain Mist in Blue Hour Twilight

Samsung Galaxy S22 · across a floodplain after rain in Scotland

Paraná Bridge Deck Shining After Storm

Leica M4-2 · beside a bridge pier above moving water in Paraná

Moonlit Hydrant Spray Under Yogyakarta Train

Minolta XD-7 · under an elevated train line in Yogyakarta

Seahorses on Gorgonian Fan Zanzibar Reef

Leica Q2 · beside a volcanic reef overhang near Zanzibar

Bioluminescent Mangrove Roots Under Deep Night Sky

Canon EOS 650D · beneath a dark-sky overlook in Bali

Pond Water Microscope Slide Twilight Glow

Nikon D200 · on a hotel dresser in Ica

Bleached Coral Skeleton Against Healthy Reef

Google Pixel 9 · beside a reef crevice under clear water near Zanzibar

Pigeons Rising from Decaying Train Shed Ruins

Nikon D5 · among roofless stone chambers near 6th of October

Prosecco Flute with Peach Slice Under Circus Tent

Kodak Brownie · under a circus tent in Rajkot

Kayaker Rolling in Whitewater at Golden Hour

Mamiya 7 · near open fields near Uyo

Red and Cream Rock Strata Golden Hour

Leica MP · near Olsztyn

Golden Trumpet in Rainy Mexico City Plaza

Nikon D1 · on an outdoor festival stage in Centro Historico, Mexico City

Reef Manta Ray Belly Markings Underwater Cairns

Minolta SR-T 101 · beneath a reef ledge in tropical shallows near Cairns

Lighthouse Beam Sweeps Foggy Coastline Night

Canon EOS R6 Mark III · near Al Diwaniyah

Zanzibar Coral Vendor Arranging Shells Underwater

iPhone 16 · beneath a reef ledge in tropical shallows near Zanzibar

Wet Plowed Field Under Indigo Twilight Clouds

Google Pixel 7 Pro · at the edge of a tea plantation in San Lorenzo

Autumn Olive Grove at Sunset

Kiev 88 · along freshly irrigated rows near Sydney

University Archway Wet Bicycle Rack Amber Sunset

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 · across a rain-washed campus courtyard in Owerri

Pet Taxi Booster Bin Twilight Kennel Adana

Sony a9 III · in a boarding kennel corridor in Adana

Fin Whale Surfacing at Sunset in British Columbia

Nikon D100 · in British Columbia

Ladybug on Grass Glacial Stream Rhode Island

Yashica MAT-124G · above a glacial stream in Rhode Island

Swimmer Tumble Turn Golden Hour

Leica M1 · on a hillside near Rishon LeZion

Predawn Sydney Cat on Wet Fire Escape

Canon EOS 650D · by a rain-darkened kiosk in Sydney

Hydrophone Array Descending Into Sea

Fujifilm GFX100 II · at a remote field station in Hamburg

Night Wi-Fi Tray Tehran Coworking

Google Pixel 6 · inside a coworking floor near Laleh Park, Tehran

Pink Dogwood Bracts in Autumn Amber Sunset

Sony a6700 · in New Hampshire

Striped Hyena Silhouette at Queensland Dawn

Leica M6 · in Queensland

Volunteers Taping Posters Wet Window Istanbul

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 · along barricaded protest routes in Istanbul

Neon Glow on Wet Tuscan Sidewalk Midnight

Canon EOS R6 · from a moonlit breakwater in Tuscany

Predawn Costume Workshop in Ilorin Temple Courtyard

Yashica MAT-124G · in a temple courtyard in Ilorin

Clownfish in Dawn Shadow Beneath Reef Ledge

Minolta X-700 · beneath a reef ledge in tropical shallows near Denpasar

Gem Vendor Silhouette at Beijing Floating Market

Pentax 6x7 · at a floating market boat in Beijing

Roof Terrace Shadows and String Lights in Hamilton

Rollei 35 · inside a skylit passageway in Hamilton

Stylist Adjusts Sequined Gown Train Under Fluorescent Lights

Fujifilm GFX100 II · under runway rehearsal lights in Mendoza

Iceland Ferry Ramp Piling System Low Tide

Google Pixel 8 · beside a storm surge barrier in Iceland

Fireball Meteor Over Alpine Cliff Mist

iPhone 15 Plus · from a quiet alpine saddle near Innsbruck

Sydney Atelier Fashion Editorial Wind Storm

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 · inside a couture atelier in Sydney

Bioluminescent Jellyfish Mombasa Rainy Season

Google Pixel 6 Pro · near Mombasa

Predawn Lighthouse Sweep Across Red Arizona Canyon

Nikon F4 · across a floodplain after rain in Arizona

Medieval Gate in Restored Train Terminal

Nikon D100 · inside a restored train terminal near Port-au-Prince

Amber Sunset Light Through Glass Beads in Wenzhou Terminal

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra · inside a restored train terminal in Wenzhou

Synagogue Ark with Curtain and Flame in Marrakesh

Google Pixel 6 Pro · inside a synagogue sanctuary in Marrakesh

Orion Constellation Over Frozen Peat Bog

OM System OM-1 Mark II · under the clearest stretch of sky in Northwest Territories

Cathedral Ceiling Reflection on Marble Floor

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra · on salt crystals along a pan rim near Kokand

Shepherd and Flock Under Giant Floating Lanterns

Fujifilm X-T2 · at a rocky saddle overlooking a mountain valley near Lhasa

Floating Ink Brush in La Paz Room

Nikon D750 · on a velvet chair in La Paz

Lone Tree in Vaulted Atrium Dawn

Leica M Monochrom · inside a vaulted atrium in Dharashiv

Moonlit Dunes Cast Blue Shadows Dubai Night

Kiev 88 · from a dune-backed overlook in clear desert air near Al Fahidi, Dubai

Barracuda School Through Volcanic Arch at Dawn

Sony Xperia 1 V · above a rock shelf in clear water near Sera, Lhasa

Dolphin Riding Amber Wave Volcanic Dropoff Thailand

Nikon Z50II · beside a volcanic drop-off in Thailand

Crystal Mesh Dresses on Rack in Bukhara Showroom

Samsung Galaxy S10+ · inside a minimalist showroom in Bukhara

Aerial Tidal Creeks Austria Winter Mud Veins Noon

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · in Austria

Stacked Hatch Crate Along Muddy Fence

Nikon D850 · along a muddy paddock fence in Saudi Arabia

Sunset Beads in Aizawl Glass Arcade

Nikon FE2 · inside a glass-roofed arcade in Aizawl

Tart Tin on Oak Table in Haiphong Afternoon

Panasonic Lumix DC-S9 · on a parchment-lined pastry tray in Haiphong

Buttress Roots in Blue Hour Rainforest Near Kuala Lumpur

Nikon D3S · from a ridge above layered foothills near Kuala Lumpur

Evening Light in Western Australian Pepper Greenhouse

Nikon D6 · under translucent greenhouse roofing in Western Australia

Tailoring Pattern Shears Weights Golden Hour Recife

Hasselblad X2D 100C · at a tailoring table strewn with chalk and shears near Recife

Aerial Refugee Camp Grid in Autumn Twilight

Nikon D7000 · above dune fields and dry wadis in Germany

Pastel Tailoring in Marrakech Dawn Salon

Zorki 10 · inside a minimalist showroom in Jemaa el-Fna, Marrakech

Candlelit Boardroom Meeting in Nkongsamba Office

iPhone 7 · at a boardroom table before a meeting in Nkongsamba

Basalt Ruin Amidst Ivy on Twilight Sand

Sony a6500 · beside ivy-draped masonry in Himachal Pradesh

Quarantine Sign Holder Pier St Petersburg Monsoon

Google Pixel 7 Pro · on a pier railing near St Petersburg

Interpreter Booth Above Barranquilla Council Chamber

Sony a7S III · inside a council chamber in Barranquilla

Winter Prayer Flags Over Lhasa Valley

Olympus OM-2 · at a rocky saddle overlooking a mountain valley near Lhasa

Retail Ladder Tag Board in Oulu Winter Blue Hour

Nikon Z 6 · outside a shop window after rain near Oulu

Market Porter Carrying Crates Near Bucharest at Sunrise

Sony Xperia 1 V · near Bucharest

Alert Puma Crouching on Boulder Amidst Mist

Leica III · on a wind-scoured ridge near Afyonkarahisar

Decorator Crab Amidst Coral Wall Near Cebu

Canon EOS R8 · along a coral wall with blue water beyond near Cebu

Silver Sardines Flashing in Kelp Forest Before Dawn

iPhone XS · through a forest of kelp fronds near Busan

Mine Headframe Above Red Earth and Tracks

iPhone 14 · under gantries and utility towers near Riyadh

Rabbit Hay Cart at Night Wash Station Yorkville

iPhone 16 Pro Max · at a self-serve dog wash station in Yorkville, Toronto