Soft Shadows

Murmansk Ice Sculptor in Midnight Sun Shadow

Canon EOS 800D · in Murmansk

Blue Hour Office Desk with Fan and Separated Bins

Xiaomi 13 Ultra · inside a training room prepared for interviews near Montpellier

Pink Flamingo Feather Twilight Shadow

OM System OM-3 · along a game trail in West Bengal

Candlelight Refraction Wine Glass Linen Jing'an Bakery

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II · on a bakery cooling rack in Jing'an, Shanghai

Rose Window Shadow on Stone Floor Midday

iPhone 11 Pro Max · inside a glass-roofed arcade near Pisa

Clipboard Supply Count Office Training Suite Sheikhupura

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · inside a quiet office training suite in Sheikhupura

Bookbinding Tools on Marble in Candlelight

Sony Alpha 33 · on a wooden workbench in Edmonton

Fingerprint Pressed in Clay on Velvet

Leica III · on a velvet chair near Jing'an, Shanghai

Honeyed Evening Pavlova with Fresh Berries

Sony a7 II · on a linen-covered restaurant table in Sydney

Moray Eel Through Sunken Ship Porthole

Google Pixel 7 · beside a volcanic reef overhang near Denpasar

Aerial View of Lesotho Greenhouse Grids Noon

Canon EOS 7D Mark II · high over greenhouse grids in Lesotho

Rocking Chair Shadow on Basra Cabin Wall

Sony Alpha 33 · in a cozy kitchen in Basra

Pilgrim Lighting Butter Lamp in Monsoon Darkness

Leica III · on a stone ledge in Villa Canales

Midsummer Tea Ceremony in Nara Twilight

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

Nighttime Chess by Fire in Antsirabe Living Room

Canon EOS 650 · in a sunlit living room in Antsirabe

Lettuce Wrapped Ciğ Köfte Bowl Amber Light

Zorki 4 · at a roadside diner table in Ile Ife

Banquet Hall Riser Tray With Paper Towels

Sony a6300 · inside a banquet hall before service near Quezon City

Jeweler Service Desk with Tools and Trays

Google Pixel 9 Pro · inside a goldsmith workshop behind the market lane in Dalian

Davao Office Embosser Shelf Morning Light

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 · at an office reception desk in Davao

Parrot on Shelf with Giant Teacup in Kennel

Olympus Trip 35 · in a boarding kennel corridor near Brasilia

Hay Bales Sunset Light Bahia Farm

Fujifilm X-H2S · beside a tractor track through dark soil in Bahia

Copper Fog Rising on Norbulingka Mountain Face

Google Pixel 8 Pro · through low marine fog near Norbulingka, Lhasa

Dried Mud Cracks Desert Lakebed Riyadh Morning

Nikon D40 · near Riyadh

Slippers and Socks in Concrete Lobby Purnia

Leica M4-2 · inside a ribbed concrete lobby in Purnia

Swiss Tidal Island Aerial View Blue Hour

Sony a7R · far above river meanders in Switzerland

Corroded Tanks at Sunset Near Brahmanbaria

Nikon D5 · near Brahmanbaria

Floating Stupa Wrapped in Orange Cloth

Zorki 10 · beside a prayer wheel corridor in Tianjin

Microscope Camera Viewing Stained Leaf Cross Section

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL · inside a clean room near Tianjin

Golden Hour Islamic Star Mosaic Stair Hall

Nikon D7200 · inside a tiled stair hall in Nanchang

Backlit Dandelion in North Carolina Autumn Garden

Pentax ME Super · among terraced garden plots in North Carolina

Winter Sunset Puddle Reflection Water Tower Khanewal

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra · beside a steamed-up bus shelter in Khanewal

Pet Taxi Locker in Hangzhou Kennel Sunset

Canon EOS 600D · in a boarding kennel corridor in Hangzhou

Knitting Basket Overflowing Skeins on Kanpur Porch

Google Pixel 6 Pro · on a porch with a rocking chair in Kanpur

Bratislava Store Drawer Contents Dawn Light

Sony Alpha 100 · inside a storefront prepared for opening in Bratislava

Storm Chaser Portrait in Kramatorsk Old Quarter

Kiev 5 rangefinder · in the old quarter in Kramatorsk

Warm Project Sheets on Seminar Table

Minox 8x11 · at a seminar table covered in notes in Villahermosa

Pastel Yoga Mats and Socks in Changsha Studio

Nikon FE2 · inside a yoga studio before the session begins in Changsha

Warm Robe Warmer Shelf Reflections

Sony a7 III · at a reception desk under warm light in Manchester

Antique Phenakistiscope on Ledge in Zinder

Samsung Galaxy S23 · on a painted display ledge near Zinder

Scientist Scraping Pollen Slide in Autumn Lab

Leica Q3 · inside a university research lab near Jhang

Blacksmith Apron in Kigali Library Reading Room

Nikon D1 · in a library reading room in Kigali

Library Ladder Amidst Old Encyclopedias in Wuhan Hall

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 · in a lecture hall before the crowd arrives in Wuhan

Butter Lamps in Tibetan Prayer Hall

Fujifilm X-S10 · inside a stone chapel in Ho Chi Minh City

Waxing Tray With Sticks Gloves Packets in Amber Light

Samsung Galaxy S25+ · inside a salon row near Phoenix

Fresh Potatoes in Rainy Season Harvest

Canon EOS R6 · at the edge of a tea plantation in the Rift Valley

Honeyed Evening Light on Clinical Shelf

Leica Q2 · inside a recovery area with treatment stations aligned in Ruda Śląska

Cloud Reflection in Chrome Sphere Skylight

Nikon D3X · inside a skylit passageway near Gütersloh

Printer Supply Shelf Night Office Utrecht

Panasonic Lumix DC-S9 · inside a coworking floor near Utrecht

Fresh Figs and Prosciutto on Cafe Table

Nikon FE · on a cafe table by a window near Krabi

Silhouetted Explorers Reflected in Flooded Mosaic Hall

Fujifilm X-S20 · among collapsed cloisters near El Tigre

Dalmatian Chalk Cliff Over Blue Sea

Olympus OM-D E-M1 · along a wave-cut shoreline in Dalmatia

Steaming Genmaicha Tea in Monywa Tea House

Polaroid 636 · on a tea house tray in Monywa

Paramedic Stretcher Check Ambulance Pétion-Ville

Nikon Z 6 II · along a rain-darkened medical block in Pétion-Ville

Indigo Twilight Bookstore Checkout with Loyalty Cards

Fujifilm X100S · at a cash wrap counter with bags stacked nearby near Marrakesh

Sumac and Za'atar on Copper Tray

Huawei Mate 60 Pro · on a workshop shelf near Spikeri, Riga

Dawn Light on Winter Hospitality Shelf

Rollei A110 · inside a breakfast room before opening near Patiala

Dog Sled Team Racing Through Snowy Spruce Forest

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III · near Sapporo

Carnitas Tacos with Lime and Cilantro on Cooling Rack

Nikon D4 · on a bakery cooling rack in Alexandria

Glacial Moraine Wall Sunset Lapland Ridge

Hasselblad 500C/M · from a ridge above layered foothills in Lapland

Golden Light on Russian Orthodox Cathedral Interior

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

Skier Carving Powder on Beach at Sunset

Canon EOS 77D · along a beach near Peshawar

Worn Rescue Crate Rack Near Garoua

Sony a7S · on a painted display ledge near Garoua

Tokyo Boardroom File Station Afternoon Light

Canon EOS 750D · at a boardroom table before a meeting in Tokyo

Goldsmith Bench Evening Light Conakry

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

Dawn Train Car in Roll Cloud Over Tel Aviv Beach

Google Pixel 7 Pro · across a storm-bright plain near Sarona, Tel Aviv

Dragon Dance Festival Night Hangzhou

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

Tea Service on Marble Table in Ajman Cafe

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III · on a marble cafe table in Ajman

Tom Yum Soup Bowl Chiang Mai Morning

Leica IIIb · on a small dining table by a window in Chiang Mai

Predawn Gel Lamp Shelf in Latakia Salon

Canon EOS 550D · inside a salon row in Latakia

Crumbling Aqueduct Arches in Orange Sunset Light

Polaroid SX-70 · along a levee path above floodwater in Canada

Florist Cooler Stems Under Overcast Skylight

iPhone 7 · along a front-of-store display run in Anaco

Rain-Soaked Trelew Alley at Dusk with Laundry

Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 · along a shuttered arcade in Trelew

Salon Curtain Tie in Nairobi Wet Season Light

Nikon F80 · inside a salon row in Nairobi

Snow Globe Village on Fairbanks Window Seat

Fujifilm X-H2 · on a window seat in Fairbanks

Golden Hour Board Game on Jinan Reading Nook Rug

Zorki 10 · on a reading nook cushion in Jinan

Salt Flakes Macro View Inside Split Seed Pod

Nikon Z6III · inside a seed pod split open near Bahawalpur

Redwood Trunk on Stone Ledge in Tainan

Canon DIGITAL IXUS · on a stone ledge near Tainan

Tactile Charts in Ghardaia Lecture Hall Before Dusk

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

Weaver Shuttle and Bobbin on Prague Shelf

Nikon FM10 · on a workshop shelf in Vysehrad, Prague

Opera Singer on Gilded Theater Balcony at Dawn

Nikon F80 · on a theater stage in Benin City

Lamp Light on Marked Essays in Fallujah Lecture Hall

Canon EOS 600D · in a lecture hall before the crowd arrives in Fallujah

Koi Balloon Over Ahmedabad Office Token Cup

Leica I · at an office reception desk in Ahmedabad

Cracked Leather Texture on Salt Crystals

iPhone 13 · on salt crystals along a pan rim in Hefei

Cherry Blossoms Reflection in Lhasa Koi Pond

Nikon F5 · inside a ribbed concrete lobby in Lhasa

Coiled Rope Pattern in Cumaná Concrete Lobby

Minolta X-700 · inside a ribbed concrete lobby in Cumaná

Colostrum Refractometer Drawer at Guatemala Stockyard

Nikon D5 · at a stockyard loading ramp in Guatemala

Scientist Collecting Lake Water in Golden Polar Night

OM System OM-3 · near Old Harbour, Reykjavik

Flying Geese Quilt and Train Car Twilight

Leica M Monochrom · in a breakfast nook in Melbourne

Circumhorizontal Arc Over California Sunset Sky

Leica M4-2 · in California

Koi Net Hook Rail Before Class

Nikon D70 · inside a pet store aisle near Niagara Falls

Quiz Ring Drying on Desk in Brisbane Bazaar

Samsung Galaxy S21+ · at a jewelry counter inside a covered bazaar in Brisbane

Morning Bird Toy Display Near Cleaning Bucket in Phuket Grooming Bay

Nikon D7500 · inside a grooming bay in Phuket

Ukulele on Stone Ledge in Burewala

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III · on a stone ledge in Burewala

Bioluminescent Kayak Wake Near Tulum Shore

Leica R3 · along a switchback approach near Tulum

Buddhist Sand Mandala Monastery Tel Aviv

Nikon D7500 · along a monastery corridor in Dizengoff, Tel Aviv

Giant Koi Over Dubai Canyon Shoreline Dawn

Canon DIGITAL IXUS · along a wave-cut shoreline near Dubai

Bookmark on Map Table Pier Winter Light

iPhone 8 · on a pier railing in Ludhiana

Hexagonal Salt Crystals at Dawn Near Changchun

Nikon D6 · across a floodplain after rain near Changchun

Dewy Echeveria Rosette in Puglia Terraced Garden

Canon EOS 1000D · among terraced garden plots in Puglia

Lemur With Wide Alert Eyes Under Noon Sun

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III · in Dominican Republic

Doctor in Rain-Soaked Montevideo Field Clinic

Hasselblad X2D 100C · beneath a field clinic canopy in Montevideo

Turmeric Field Fern Forest Floor Kuala Lumpur

Leica Standard · on a fern-lined forest floor near Kuala Lumpur

Lugano Textile Market Ikat Linen Evening

Sony a7C · at a spice vendor's table in Lugano

Mandalay Market Square Aerial Monsoon View

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 · high above irrigation geometry near Mandalay

Stylist Sorting Crystal Clips at Sunset

Sony a7S III · inside a minimalist showroom in Manila

Horn Shark Resting on Kelp Forest Floor at Dawn

Nikon D7200 · along a seagrass channel near the coast in California

Surreal Duvet on Leather Chair Recife Afternoon

Nikon FM3A · on a worn leather armchair in Recife

Glass Arcade Procession Giant Mushrooms Vavoua

iPhone 16 Plus · inside a glass-roofed arcade near Vavoua

Cracked Mud Riverbed at Golden Hour Near Muzaffarnagar

Fujifilm GFX100S II · near Muzaffarnagar

Laminator Bench Storefront Antananarivo Late Morning

Hasselblad 500C/M · inside a storefront prepared for opening near Antananarivo

Study Carrel Near Tegucigalpa Shelves

Sony a7R III · along a schoolyard walkway near Tegucigalpa

Audit Clipboard with Claim Tags in Ajman Fitting Room

Pentax K-70 · inside a fitting room corridor in Ajman

Fig Vines and Nettles in Derelict Greenhouse

iPhone 15 Pro Max · inside a humid greenhouse aisle near Carrefour

Aerial Wave Patterns Refracting Over Telangana Fields

iPhone SE (2022) · in Telangana

Gym Wall and Shoes Before Yoga Class

Leica I · inside a yoga studio before the session begins in Ismailia

Wheelchair Footplate Cup Reception Desk Sunset

Canon EOS R3 · at a reception desk under warm light in Belo Horizonte

Toll Transponder Drawer in Kyiv Cross-Dock

Canon EOS 77D · inside a cross-dock lane near Kyiv

Botanist Collecting Grass Seeds in Oran Evening

iPhone 15 Plus · in Oran

Sunlit Iowa Meadow Grass After Winter Storm

Olympus OM-4 · across a wide valley floor in Iowa

Beeswax Maker Portrait in Manzanillo Shop

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

Nail Polish Display in Da Nang Treatment Room

Sony a7R III · inside a skincare treatment room near Da Nang

Tom Yum Goong Bowl in Chiang Mai Restaurant

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

Icon Wall Second Sun Twilight Prayer Wheel

Fujifilm X-E5 · beside a prayer wheel corridor in Santa Clara

Brass Taps and Stone Seating in Doha Mosque

Nikon F · in a mosque prayer hall in Doha

Greek Windmill on Georgia Fortress Wall

Samsung Galaxy S22+ · outside a wind-scoured fortress wall in Georgia

Returned Books Cart in Izmir Woodshop

iPhone 15 Plus · in a woodshop classroom in Izmir

Predawn Meditation Courtyard Java Temple Pool

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL · at the edge of a sacred pool in Java

French Press and Mugs on Twilight Breakfast Table

Sony ZV-1 · beside a rain-streaked window in Maxvorstadt, Munich

Bathtub Book Sunset Hyderabad Living Room

iPhone 16 · in a sunlit living room near Hyderabad

Open Kiln Door Glowing in Francistown Twilight

Nikon D3 · beside a blast furnace near Francistown

Garlic Braids on Hohhot Market Bench at Sunset

Canon EOS R3 · at a flower auction bench in Hohhot

Gustnado Twisting Dust in Makassar Evening Light

Sony a6700 · near Makassar

Surreal Champagne Bucket Mossy Shelf Erbil Noon

Ricoh GR III · on a wooden workbench in Erbil

Open Torah on Synagogue Bimah in Ahvaz Hall

iPhone 12 Pro · inside a timber synagogue hall in Ahvaz

NICU Supply Cubby on Cafe Table Sucre

Canon EOS R50 V · on a cafe table by a window in Sucre

Zanzibar Commuters Through Cafe Window

Kiev 5 rangefinder · outside a corner cafe in Zanzibar

Yoga Studio Booking Clipboard Before Dawn

Canon EOS R1 · inside a yoga studio before the session begins near Santo Domingo

Fuel Card Exception Folder Osaka Dock Office

Minolta SR-T 101 · inside a cross-dock lane near Osaka

African Wild Dogs Hunt Near Glacial Stream

Nikon D90 · above a glacial stream near Tepic

Predawn Science Lab Laminar Hood with Tools

Nikon FM2 · inside a university research lab near Bursa

Amber Sunset on Faisalabad Construction Shelf

Minolta XG 9 · along a scaffolded facade near Faisalabad

Grain Augers Filling Trailer in Alpine Field

Samsung Galaxy S23 · across a harvested grain field near Innsbruck

Mushroom Cluster Pharmacy Compounding Hood Lhasa

Mamiya RB67 · inside a clinic exam room near Lhasa

Late Afternoon Moraine Wall Near Helsinki

Leica M (Typ 240) · near Helsinki

Koi Oxygen Clip Tray at Dog Wash Station

iPhone 13 Pro Max · at a self-serve dog wash station in Bhiwandi

Curbside Pickup Cones Before Store Opens

Nikon Z 5 · along a front-of-store display run in Kandy

Worn Prayer Floor Marks in Jinan Altar Room

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra · at the foot of a stone altar in Jinan

Patchwork Quilt on Brass Bed Frame Kano Porch

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

Golden Honey Oozing Turquoise Honeycomb Macro

Sony a7R IV · against weathered turquoise paint in Almere

Winter Morning Sleeping Bag on Cafe Linen Daybed

Kodak Brownie · on a cafe table by a window in Zapopan

Candlelit Dinner Table on Workshop Shelf

Samsung Galaxy S21 · on a workshop shelf in Dolisie

Morning Frost on Zen Stones Recoleta Garden

Nikon D7000 · beside a prayer wheel corridor in Recoleta, Buenos Aires

Muddy Construction Box at Dawn in Bari

Canon EOS-1D X · at a muddy site access road in Bari

Adobe Pueblo Terraces Under Clear Late Summer Sky

Olympus OM-4 Ti · in United States

Rabbit Nail Trim Towel Bin Rosario Late Afternoon

Canon EOS R6 · inside a grooming bay near Rosario

Wrapped Hay Bale Beside Orchard Lane

Canon EOS 5D Mark II · among orchard ladders and crates in Massachusetts

Toner Spill Blotter Pad in Rishon LeZion Nail Studio

Sony a7C · inside a nail studio in Rishon LeZion

Muay Thai Fighter Shin Guard on Workshop Shelf

Nikon D850 · on a workshop shelf near Bangkok

Twilight Shrine With Wildflowers In Tiruchirappalli

Canon EOS 80D · at the foot of a stone altar in Tiruchirappalli

Mini Fridge Defrost Tray on Reception Desk

Fujifilm X-H2S · at a reception desk under warm light near Encarnacion

Autumn River Bend Canopy View Near Tuni

Pentax ME Super · near Tuni

Wash Tag Board on Sukkur Packing Station

Google Pixel 4 XL · at a fulfillment packing station near Sukkur

Sizzling Vietnamese Pancakes on Taichung Tray

Sony a6300 · on a tea house tray in Taichung

Paella in Giant Pan on Khiva Tea House Tray

Samsung Galaxy S21+ · on a tea house tray in Khiva

Empty Classroom Hargeisa Golden Hour Dust

Canon EOS 7D · in a lecture hall before the crowd arrives near Hargeisa

Rain Boot Tray and Finger Painted Clouds in Rome

Nikon D750 · in a woodshop classroom in Ghetto, Rome

Oyster Mushrooms on Log Kenya Dawn

OM System OM-3 · on a fern-lined forest floor in Kenya

Worn Slippers on Knysna Flagstone Floor

Canon EOS 5D · in a candlelit bedroom in Knysna

Medical Shoe Cover Box in Port of Spain Clinic

Samsung Galaxy S22 · inside a clinic exam room in Port of Spain

Blue Whale Swims Over Office Desk

OnePlus 12 · at an office reception desk near Pune

Rubber Stamp on Beijing Desk Morning Light

Nikon Z50II · on a wooden workbench in Beijing

Neon Reflected Key Locker in Hyderabad Hotel Lobby

Nikon Z 9 · inside a hotel lobby near Hyderabad

Graduation Chairs Under Winter Sunset Cloister

Canon EOS 77D · beneath a university cloister in Ningbo

Glowing Fireplace Mesh Curtain Night

Leica M2 · on a worn leather armchair in Seoul

Frosty Tobacco Leaf Silhouette Before Dawn

Nikon D7000 · among terraced garden plots near Suzhou

Microscopic Mold Texture on Aged Cheese Rind

Fujifilm X100VI · against weathered turquoise paint in Victoria

Dewdrop Lens on Lichen Bark in Sunlight

Minolta SR-T 101 · on lichen-covered bark in Omdurman

White Stupas on Hillside Altar in Mandalay

Canon EOS 500D · at the foot of a stone altar in Mandalay

OSD Report Sleeve Rack on Pier Railing

Canon EOS 5D Mark II · on a pier railing in Kirkuk

Rust Rings on Steel Washer Against Linen

Nikon Z f · against woven linen fibers in Alicante

Hospital Consent Sticker Tray Lagos Golden Light

Sony a6500 · inside a hospital corridor near Lekki, Lagos

Hay Cube Tote in Seoul Adoption Room

Nikon F · inside an adoption room in Ikseon-dong, Seoul

Ballot Adjudication Table Under Lamps Near Shiraz

Sony Alpha 55 · outside a polling station entrance near Shiraz

Golden Crispy Coxinhas on Picnic Blanket

Canon EOS 5D Mark III · on a picnic blanket in Chiang Mai

Service Tunnel Under Mozambique Overpass with Cable Trays

Sony a1 · across a windy overpass interchange in Mozambique

Elephant on Rooftop Outside MRI Prep Room

Nikon F2 · inside a radiology imaging room in Mogadishu

Receptionist Console in Lobby Before Meeting

Sony a9 III · at a boardroom table before a meeting near Port Said

Fasching Masks at São Paulo Night Market

Sony a6100 · at a night market in São Paulo

Dusty Lease Binder Shelf in Berlin Office

Contax II · in an operations center under monitor glow in Berlin

Autumn Teapot Collection on Sunlit Windowsill

Asahi Pentax S · in a sunlit living room near Nanjing

Orthopedic Cast Shoe Rack on Stone Ledge

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II · on a stone ledge in Garoua

Amber Dutch Cul-de-sac Grid Aerial View

OM System OM-1 · high over greenhouse grids in Netherlands

Hacienda Courtyard Stone Well Roses Ajman Hall

Sony a6000 · inside a tiled stair hall in Ajman

Streetwear Layers on Tailoring Table Near Mecca

Polaroid SX-70 · at a tailoring table strewn with chalk and shears near Mecca

Sentry Stove Corner on Airbase Flight Line

Sony a9 · along an airbase flight line near Leon

Kettle on Stove in Train Terminal Stone Cottage

Olympus OM-4 Ti · inside a restored train terminal near Jaranwala

Dawn Ledger Clipboard on Dusty Lucknow Table

Samsung Galaxy S21+ · on a dusty library table in Lucknow

Umbrella on Wet Pavement in Tongi Golden Hour

Kodak Brownie · along a market-lined side street in Tongi

Therapy Pool Lift in Gwangju Rehabilitation Center

Sony a1 · along a therapy corridor with organized equipment near Gwangju

Soup Mug on Quilt in Brazzaville Living Room

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