Scattered Light

Manure Sample Cooler Under Dappled Light

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

Striped Hyena Crossing Salt Marsh Amid Scattering Birds

Samsung Galaxy S10+ · beside a tidal inlet near Maputo

Hand-Stitched Couture Bodice and Scattered Pearls

Asahi Pentax S · inside a minimalist showroom in Acapulco de Juárez

Kaohsiung Lantern Procession at Twilight Dusk

Google Pixel 5 · at a night market in Kaohsiung

Weld Test Coupon Board on Muddy Kano Road

Fujifilm X-T4 · at a muddy site access road in Kano

Bioluminescent Plankton Waves Near Busan Shore

Canon EOS 650D · near Busan

Aerial Autumn Vineyard Catalonia Monsoon Light

Canon EOS 300D · between vineyard trellises in Catalonia

Lamb Nursery Pen Under Warm Bulbs in Portugal Twilight

Nikon FM · along a feedlot lane in Portugal

Wax Warmer Thermostat Key in Monsoon Evening Glow

Nikon FE · inside a skincare treatment room near Chililabombwe

Surreal Night Market in Athens Hall

Canon EOS 550D · in a ceremonial hall in Athens

Collapsed Kiln Dome and Scattered Bricks on Scaffold

Google Pixel 8 · on a scaffold platform near Mohammedia

BMX Rider Tailwhip Over Dirt Jump Sunset

Canon EOS 350D · in Zhengzhou

Salmon Leap in Patagonian Twilight

Fujifilm X-E3 · in Patagonia

Surreal Train Car in Mali Riverbed Twilight

Leica M8 · across a floodplain after rain in Mali

Bird's Eye View of Sandbar Island Near Ankara

Nikon D300 · high above braided river channels near Ankara

Dip Pen on Map-Scattered Table at Dawn

Pentax MX · on a hotel dresser in Nanchang

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

Madagascar Rolling Hills Scattered Oaks Rainy Season

Nikon Z6III · in Madagascar

Cat and Tea Light on Merida Ridge

Mamiya 6 · on a wind-scoured ridge near Merida

Oak Sewing Cabinet Pincushion Monsoon Light

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

Bower Bird Arranging Blue Objects Under Neon Light

Nikon D6 · on a museum plinth in Multan

Collapsed Fire Escape on Gwalior Alley Wall

iPhone 12 Pro Max · along a market-lined side street in Gwalior

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

Pomeranian Resting on Window Seat Midnight

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 · on a window seat in a quiet apartment with soft side light near Culiacán

Disco Ball Jungle Vines Train Terminal Guiyang

Olympus OM-4 Ti · inside a restored train terminal in Guiyang

Twilight Pantry Corner with Neon Reflections and Dust

Leica M10 · in a breakfast nook in Puerto Madryn

Gannet Diving Glacial Stream Bamako Afternoon

Lomo LC-A · above a glacial stream near Bamako

Yellow Totes Scattered on Sorting Belt

Google Pixel 4 XL · inside a chilled distribution bay in Mandya

Pillow and Book in Tokyo Evening Glow

Canon EOS 80D · in a sunlit living room near Tokyo

Sequined Gown Reflected on Rooftop Marble in Late Spring

Pentax K10D · on a rooftop above evening traffic near Anyang

Farmer Scattering Grain at Dawn Harbor

Nikon D4 · at a harbor quay near Hangzhou

Boatbuilder in Tin Workshop Golden Light

Nikon Z 6 II · near Sandvika

Sixgill Shark Silhouetted in Kenyan Night Waters

Nikon D7500 · in Kenya

Maafe Peanut Stew Bowl on Marble Table

iPhone 15 Pro · on a marble cafe table in Green Point, Cape Town

City Bokeh Through Rainy Night Frame in Assam

Leica MP · under the clearest stretch of sky in Assam

Goldsmith Bench Evening Light Conakry

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

Scattered Cinema Letters in Guangzhou Lantern Shrine

iPhone 13 Pro · in a shrine lined with lanterns in Shamian Island, Guangzhou

Tractor Tracks in Luxembourg Wheat Field at Dawn

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II · across a harvested grain field in Luxembourg

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

Farmer Scattering Grain for Chickens at Dawn

Canon EOS RP · near open fields near Thu Thiem, Ho Chi Minh City

Havanese Portrait in Twilight Studio Glow

iPhone 7 Plus · in a quiet portrait studio with a plain backdrop and eye-level framing in Bodrum

Fireflies Hover Over Wet Reeds at Urgench Pond

iPhone 16 Pro · beneath a dark-sky overlook near Urgench

Shoebill Stork Staring Edge Reed Bed Evening

Leica M6 · at the edge of a reed bed near Isla Margarita

Worn Awl on Galvanized Table in Neon Light

Fujifilm X-T5 · on a stone ledge in Astana

Bioluminescent Kayak Wake in Java Monsoon Night

Canon EOS R10 · across a remote ferry crossing in Java

Bonfire Ceremony on Heidelberg Clifftop at Golden Hour

Fujifilm GFX100 II · at a night market in Heidelberg

Yak Caravan on High Pass Under Prayer Flags

iPhone 7 · along a high mountain pass beneath prayer flags near Kathmandu

Cable Label Drawer on Soho Reception Desk at Sunset

Leica IIIb · at an office reception desk near Soho, London

Winter Night Machine Shop Floor Metal Shavings

Rollei 35 · in a machine shop near Liverpool

Canine Rehab Balance Disk Rack in Pet Store Aisle

Canon EOS-1D · inside a pet store aisle near St Petersburg

Fuzhou Fish Vendor Filleting Salmon in Dappled Light

Sony a9 · beside a fish counter in Fuzhou

Autumn Crocus Meadow in Bahrain Predawn

Nikon F6 · in Bahrain

Dappled Light on Cracked Salt Pans Under Stone Arch

Pentax MX · beneath a broken stone arch in Namibia

Rigging Tag Punch on Wet Autumn Construction Deck

Canon EOS R7 · on an active construction deck in Catalonia

Meskel Festival Bonfire Cross Waterfront Bikaner

Asahi Pentax K · at a waterfront celebration near Bikaner

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

Students Asleep in Bern Seminar Hall Dawn

iPhone 8 Plus · at a seminar table covered in notes near Bern

Meskel Festival Bonfire Cross Okene Waterfront Twilight

Leica M1 · at a waterfront celebration in Okene

Drumsticks Silhouette on Snare at Bertoua Festival

Fujifilm X-Pro1 · on a festival main stage in Bertoua

Silhouetted Pineapple Crowns on Stormy Cliff Edge

Panasonic Lumix DC-S9 · along a salt-sprayed cliff edge near Kuala Lumpur

Fish Bagging Counter With Blue Reflections

Sony a7 III · inside a marine aquarium service room near Dharavi, Mumbai

Amber Light Quartz inclusions Macro Murino

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra · against woven linen fibers near Murino

Dia de Muertos Altar Ghazni Shrine

Minolta Maxxum 7000 AF · in a shrine lined with lanterns near Ghazni

Spiraling Jack Fish School Over Cebu Reef

Sony a7 · beside a reef crevice under clear water near Cebu

Laughing Freckled Girl in Solapur Old Quarter

Canon A-1 · in the old quarter in Solapur

Chinese Dragon Dance in Shanghai Temple Courtyard

Nikon D800 · in a temple courtyard in Shanghai

Sundial on Linen Box in Yazd Night Light

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Mark II · on a painted display ledge in Yazd

Rainy Street Corner Traffic Light Reflection Kingston

Sony a6400 · outside a fluorescent convenience store in Kingston

Smoked Fish Plate With Herbs Under String Lights

Leica I · at a roadside diner table in Helwan

Bubur Ketan Hitam with Coconut on Marble Table

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Mark II · on a marble cafe table in Maceio

Salt Flat Sky Reflection Ethiopia Dry Season

Pentax ME Super · across a floodplain after rain in Ethiopia

Aurora Over Oslo Winter Coastline Night

iPhone 7 · near Oslo

Moonlit Ferries in Naples Harbor

Sony Alpha 100 · beside a lantern-dotted harbor near Naples

Farmer Scattering Grain for Chickens in Dawn

Nikon D100 · in a village lane near Taoyuan County

Glowworm Cave Ceiling Winter Dawn Cappadocia

Nikon D7100 · in Cappadocia

Cactus Spine Cluster Frost Window Evening Glow

Nikon FE2 · along a frost-edged windowpane in Chilpancingo de los Bravo

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

Brutist Concrete Block Under Glass Arcade

Sony a6700 · inside a glass-roofed arcade in Keelung

Meerkat at Reed Bed Edge Windhoek Rainy Season

Sony a9 II · at the edge of a reed bed near Windhoek

Hermosillo Seminar Desk Lit by Late Night Fluorescent Light

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 · at a seminar table covered in notes in Hermosillo

Songkran Water Fight at Bangkok Night Market

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra · at a night market in Talat Noi, Bangkok

Concrete Blanket Stack at Swabi Site Dawn

Nikon FM · at a muddy site access road in Swabi

Basra Food Cart Under Neon Tube at Night

Nikon Z fc · outside a corner cafe in Basra

Pollen Grain on Linen Textile Blue Hour

Sony ZV-1 · against woven linen fibers near Rybnik

Glass Fishing Float Netted Rope Twilight Desk

Leica R3 · on a writing desk in Swansea

Tibetan Spaniel on Sofa Near Window in Bangkok

Leica M11 · on a sofa near a curtained window with calm indoor light in Khao San Road, Bangkok

El Born Sea Wall Gate Blue Hour Harbor

Canon EOS 700D · along a levee path above floodwater in El Born, Barcelona

Lichen Map Rock Face Backlit Evening Monsoon

Leica I · near Kahramanmaraş

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

Rugby Flanker Driving Tackle Riverbank Sunset

iPhone 14 Pro Max · by a riverbank near Catia La Mar

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

Colored Powder Cloud Over Varanasi Street at Twilight

Kodak Brownie Number 2 · at a festival street procession in Varanasi

Spice Sacks and Fish Counter Mashhad Winter

Canon EOS R50 V · beside a fish counter in Mashhad

Cork Harvester Stripping Oak Bark in Autumn Vineyard

Canon A-1 · between vineyard trellises in Bergamo

Jawfish Incubating Eggs in Portugal Sea

iPhone 14 Plus · in Portugal

Preschool Easel Handprints Tashkent Seminar Table

Leica M6 · at a seminar table covered in notes in Tashkent

Panda Eating Bamboo on Cuban Ridge

Olympus OM-D E-M1 · on a wind-scoured ridge in Cuba

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

Callus File Cup in Rawalpindi Night Spa

Hasselblad X2D 100C · inside a skincare treatment room in Rawalpindi

Cuttlefish in Dawn Cobalt Light Along Coral Wall

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

Microphone at Kahama Polling Station Entrance

Nikon D100 · outside a polling station entrance in Kahama

Gantry Cabin Window Glowing Over Canal Lock Train

iPhone 14 Pro Max · at a canal lock chamber near Luanshya

Maasai Jumping Dance at Karen Shrine Twilight

Samsung Galaxy S24+ · in a shrine lined with lanterns in Karen, Nairobi

Amber Sunset Light Through Glass Bead Curtain

Google Pixel 9 Pro · inside a vaulted atrium near Catia La Mar

Braided Delta Meets Sea at Icelandic Twilight

Kiev 88 · high above irrigation geometry in Iceland

Farrowing Lamp Drawer in Norwegian Fjords Summer

iPhone 13 Pro · along a muddy paddock fence in the Fjords of Norway

Swimmer Diving Into Pool Backlit Silhouette Kaduna

Samsung Galaxy S21 · on a hillside near Kaduna

Pleiades Twinkling Above Thatched Village

Minolta Maxxum 7000 AF · inside a skylit passageway in Würzburg

Ginger Roots on Ledge in Neon Light Lucknow

4x5 RB Auto Graflex · on a painted display ledge in Lucknow

Basalt Column Tidal Waterfall Mist Colorado Valley

Samsung Galaxy S22 · across a wide valley floor in Colorado

Patagonian Balcony Dusk City Lights Valley

Fujifilm X-E3 · in Patagonia

New York City Night Bokeh Under Celestial Glow

Nikon D810A · near New York

Candlelight Refractions on Crystal Chandelier Floor

Sony a6400 · inside a vaulted atrium near Acapulco de Juárez

Supercell Storm Over Tekirdağ Plains at Dusk

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

Iridescent Oyster Shell Nacre in Blue Evening Light

Pentax Spotmatic · across a rain-beaded metal surface in Ensenada

Blood Red Moon Over Sardinian Harbor Night

Zeiss ZX1 · beside a lantern-dotted harbor in Sardinia

Dragonfish Glowing Barbel Oregon Winter Dawn

Sony Alpha 33 · in Oregon

Muralist Gazing at Doorway After Rain

Lubitel 166 universal · at a public square in Az Zubayr

Chandelier Light Play in Glass Arcade

Nikon F · inside a glass-roofed arcade near Jabalpur

Crescent Eclipse Shadows on Zanzibar Leaves

Sony NEX-7 · near Zanzibar

Winter Fireflies Over Brittany Aqueduct Dusk

Pentax LX · across a windy overpass interchange in Brittany

Burmilla Cat Portrait Night Neon Light

iPhone 16 Pro · on a sofa near a curtained window with calm indoor light in Garoua

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

Espresso with Creamy Crema on Bonoua Coffee Counter

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV · at a coffee bar counter in Bonoua

Golden Madeleines on Tea Tray in Stavanger

Canon EOS 5Ds · on a tea house tray in Stavanger

Pink Conch Shell Lip on Winter Moss

Sony a7 · on dew-soaked moss near Kunduz

Indigo Twilight Office Shredder Bin Panorama

Canon EOS 5DS R · inside a coworking floor in Yogyakarta

Winter Morning Reflections on Liaoning Glass Facade

Fujifilm X-S20 · across a formal civic plaza in Liaoning

Twilight Candle Vigil in Nagpur Public Square

Fujifilm X100S · in a public square in Nagpur

Jeweler Bench Amber Light Bazaar Kobe

Canon EOS 5D · at a jewelry counter inside a covered bazaar near Kobe

Sandhill Crane Amidst Fallen Leaves

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

Wildflowers in Mason Jar on Rustic Mantel

Sony Alpha 33 · beside a canal in Alcalá de Henares

Misty Dawn Waterside Pavilion Tram Lines

Polaroid SX-70 · inside a ribbed concrete lobby near Bumba

Predawn Capoeira Circle in Salvador Temple Courtyard

Zorki 3S · in a temple courtyard in Salvador

Glowing Brain Coral Under UV Light

Mamiya RZ67 · beside a volcanic reef overhang near Cebu

Trilobite Compound Eye Detail Golden Hour

Leica M2 · in Matera

Night Cinema in Tehran Hall Under Fluorescent Light

Leica Q · in a ceremonial hall in Tehran

Seafood Scoop Board in Katsina Store Twilight

Nikon D4 · inside a storefront prepared for opening in Katsina

Salt Blooms Rain Streaks Ruin Wall South Sudan

Sony a7 III · beneath a broken stone arch in South Sudan

Green Sea Turtle Nesting on Winter Beach

Google Pixel 8 · beside a volcanic drop-off in Sardinia

Siblings Build Sandcastle in Gaia Old Quarter

Casio QV-10 · in the old quarter in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

Indigo Twilight Rate Sheet on Rail Yard Dock

Mamiya 7 · at a rail yard near Yeumbeul Nord

Tropical Fish Swim Over Jaipur Night Alley

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

Boatman Rowing Marigolds Past Varanasi Ghats at Twilight

Olympus Trip 35 · in a cloister garden near Godowlia, Varanasi

Bridge Section on Transport Stands at Shikoku Parade Ground

Hasselblad 500C/M · on a parade ground in Shikoku

Giant Flamingo Wades Past Tram Stop

Sony Xperia 1 VI · at a tram stop in Vaughan

Incense Smoke in Brussels Cathedral Neon Light

Canon EOS 5DS R · inside a stone chapel in Brussels

Botswana Mine Headframe Under Predawn Security Lights

Olympus XA · along a service road lined with pipes in Botswana

Fig Tree Through Ruin Staircase Torun Neon

Fujifilm X-T30 · in a derelict ward with shattered glass underfoot near Torun

Rooftop Greenhouse in Garoua Dairy Parlor

Nikon FA · in a dairy milking parlor in Garoua

Night Drizzle Softens City Lights Near Mus

Sony a7R II · near Muş

Rain Soaked Railing at Kandy Tram Stop Twilight

Fujifilm X-Pro3 · at a tram stop in Kandy

Rainy Day Bakery Shelf After Trading

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

Moonlit Palms on Snowy Mombasa Beach

Canon EOS 600D · beneath a hard winter sky over snowfields near Mombasa

Rain Shaft Beside Chilean Canyon Walls

iPhone XS · in Chile

Samoyed on Shaded Porch in Delmas Rainy Season

Zeiss ZX1 · beside a plain courtyard wall in clear daylight with the animal at eye level near Delmas

Flashlight Beam Cuts Fog Dark Forest

Rollei 35 · across a storm-bright plain near Adelaide

Midnight Durga Pandal Waterfront Jaipur Drizzle

iPhone 14 Pro · at a waterfront celebration near Johari Bazaar, Jaipur

Cooper Fitting Barrels in Gabela Wet Season

Sony a7 · in Gabela

Morning Calligraphy Classroom in Kinshasa Prayer Hall

Voigtlander Bessa R · in a prayer hall in Kinshasa

Pleated Dresses on Tailoring Table Haiphong

Voigtlander Bessa R · at a tailoring table strewn with chalk and shears in Haiphong

Red Brick Loft Warehouse Near Blast Furnace

Sony a7R IV · beside a blast furnace near Zonguldak

Fig Roots Split Decaying Greenhouse Assela

Nikon D70 · inside a collapsed lobby under broken plaster near Assela

Calulu Stew with Palm Oil on Lacquered Tray

Canon EOS 6D Mark II · on a lacquered tray in Kuala Lumpur

Beaded Couture Glove on Silk Atelier Table

4x5 RB Auto Graflex · beside a mirror lined with makeup bulbs near Yogyakarta

Mudi Dog Portrait Garden Edge Morning Light

iPhone 12 Pro · near a garden edge with soft morning light and an uncluttered background near La Asunción

Palm Leaf Shadows on Goa Stucco

Olympus OM-10 · in Goa

Sand Grain Macro on Wet Metal in Kanpur Twilight

Canon EOS D30 · across a rain-beaded metal surface in Kanpur

Northern Lights Over Snowbound River Alor Setar

Leica M3 · under a band of cold starlight near Alor Setar

Winter Lagoon in Sikkim Mountain Shore

Leica M4 · along a wave-cut shoreline in Sikkim

Beeswax Sculptor Portrait in Red October Market

Zorki 2 · along a market lane in Red October, Moscow

Midnight Guitarist Beside Chengdu Canal Mist

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

Moss Tip and Mineral Sparkle on Turquoise Paint

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Mark II · against weathered turquoise paint in Arequipa

Layered Table Corals Under Belize Reef Ledge

Canon F-1 · beneath a reef ledge in tropical shallows near Belize City

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

Moonlit Glacier River Through Volcanic Sand Valley

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 · across a wide valley floor in Tyrol

Colored Powders in Manaus Ceremonial Hall

iPhone 15 Pro · in a ceremonial hall in Manaus

Deck Shower Filter Cup in Gondar Natatorium

Sony a9 · inside a strength room near Gondar

Souk Metalworker Hammering Lanterns at Fez Fruit Stand

Samsung Galaxy S10+ · at a roadside fruit stand in Fez

Starry Night Over Lavender Field Harbor

Asahi Pentax S · beside a lantern-dotted harbor in South Sudan

Ceremonial Saber Case at Ho Chi Minh Checkpoint

Sony a6400 · at a checkpoint lane in Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City

Inuit Grandmother Chin Tattoo Sunset Mbabane

Nikon D800E · in Mbabane

Swaying Seagrass in Kerala Drizzle

Canon AE-1 Program · in a bloom-heavy meadow in Kerala

Engraved Snuff Box on Velvet Stone Ledge Xi'an

Leica I · on a stone ledge in Xian

Freediver Swirling Bait Ball Seagrass New Zealand

Sony a7 II · above a seagrass meadow in New Zealand

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

Lionfish Hovering Above Reef Ledge Near Stone Town

Nikon Z 6 · along a coral wall with blue water beyond near Stone Town