Surface Tension

Water Drop on Salt Crystals Makhachkala

Canon EOS 400D · on salt crystals along a pan rim in Makhachkala

Dewdrop Sunrise Refraction on Linen

Sony a6000 · against woven linen fibers in Novi Sad

Raindrop on Leaf Tip Dusty Library Table

Nikon D500 · on a dusty library table in Charallave

Drone View of Spring Forest Pond Reflections at Sunset

Nikon F80 · far above surf-scalloped coastline near Rhodes

Dewdrop on Winter Cobweb Reflecting Sky

Pentax K-7 · on lichen-covered bark in Fukuoka

Blue Hole Silhouette Over Waikiki Volcanic Drop-off

Nikon D90 · beside a volcanic drop-off near Waikiki, Honolulu

Standing Wave Pattern in Winter Atrium

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra · inside a vaulted atrium near Denizli

Golden Water Droplet on Turquoise Metal Anchorage

OM System OM-1 Mark II · against weathered turquoise paint in Anchorage

Moire Pattern Lake Shore Kano Rainy Season Twilight

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 · along a wave-cut shoreline near Kano

Linen Canvas Weave Under Magnification on Rain Beads

Fujifilm X-Pro2 · across a rain-beaded metal surface in French Quarter, Hanoi

Diver Descending Into Blue Night Shadow Muscat

Panasonic Lumix DC-S9 · near open fields near Muscat

Sharks Circling Kelp-Fringed Seamount in Clear Jamaican Waters

Fujifilm GFX100 II · along a kelp-fringed shelf in Jamaica

Droplet Lens on Leaf Vein Linen

Fujifilm X100VI · against woven linen fibers near Villa Nueva

Hippopotamus Pod Sunset Ridge Cartagena

Nikon Z f · on a wind-scoured ridge near Getsemani, Cartagena

Hydrophone Array Descending Into Sea

Fujifilm GFX100 II · at a remote field station in Hamburg

Pharmacy Cross Reflection on Wet Night Pavement

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 · at a curbside ambulance stop in La Libertad

Cuttlefish Through Volcanic Arch in Blue Light

Fujifilm X-T30 · beneath a reef ledge in tropical shallows near Denpasar

Sailfish Slashing Through Bait Ball at Twilight

Leica M2 · above a seagrass meadow near Osaka

Freediver Descends Into Cenote With Horizontal Tree

Hasselblad 500C/M · near Rangpur

Feather Barbule Macro Detail on Rain Beaded Metal

Canon EOS-1D X · across a rain-beaded metal surface in Ouargla

Rain Beads in Lichen on Bark

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III · against woven linen fibers in Mongu

Hailstorm Reflection on Water Floor

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II · inside a couture atelier in Johor Bahru

Magnified Jellyfish Bell Edge Cape Town

Canon DIGITAL IXUS · near Cape Town

Water Polo Player Rising to Shoot at Sunset

Nikon Z 5 · at a harbor quay near Deir ez-Zor

Subterranean River Dawn Mandi Bahauddin Monsoon

Canon EOS 7D Mark II · along a wave-cut shoreline near Mandi Bahauddin

Geometric Light Patterns on Concrete in Chennai

Olympus OM-2 · inside a ribbed concrete lobby in Chennai

Steam Breath Orange Cones Soccer Village Lane

Nikon D810A · in a village lane near Wuhan

Midday Lightning Over Puebla Storm Clouds

Samsung Galaxy S25 · across a storm-bright plain near Puebla

Coach Headset Hook Rail Night

Sony a99 II · inside a yoga studio before the session begins in Asyut

Woven Reed Basket Detail on Lichen Bark

Rollei 35 · on lichen-covered bark in Beni Suef

Surreal Fishing Nets Shadow Train Iceland

Nikon D7500 · in Iceland

Rower on Mountain Path Golden Hour

Samsung Galaxy S23+ · on a mountain path near Heidelberg

Dik-dik on Moon Ridge at Sunset

Mamiya RB67 · on a wind-scoured ridge near Port Elizabeth

Emerald Rice Paddies Diagonal Dawn Khartoum

Nikon FE · near Khartoum

Twilight Tea Stand Alley Dubai Drizzle

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

Tailor Draping Coat on Dress Form in Atelier

Canon EOS R1 · inside a couture atelier near Socopó

Grooming Shear Key Tin on Pet Store Counter

Canon EOS 550D · inside a pet store aisle near N'dalatando

Helicopter Over Black Lava Field At Twilight

iPhone 15 Pro · near Jokhang Square, Lhasa

Sailboat Heeled Over in Foggy Harbor Light

Nikon F · beside a fogbound harbor mouth near Quezon City

Gulet Sailing Boat Near Cienfuegos at Sunset

Sony a9 II · near Cienfuegos

Distorted Cityscape Reflected in Soap Bubble Lobby

Nikon D300 · inside a ribbed concrete lobby in Vehari

Moonlit Drumline in Fort Portal Square

Kodak Brownie · in a public square in Fort Portal

Sandstorm Wall Engulfs Highway Marker in Egypt

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 · through low marine fog in Egypt

Lamb Bottle Rack Under Late Summer Barn Light

iPhone 11 Pro · inside a ranch corral in Fujian

Breeding chalk drawer in autumn feedlot

Canon Pellix · along a feedlot lane in China

Ningbo Conference Room Before Rush with Spring Light

Canon EOS-1D X · inside a conference room in Ningbo

Public Defender Bench Dawn in São Paulo Square

Sony a9 II · in a public square near São Paulo

Geometric Ceiling Tiles in Kanazawa Skylight

Fujifilm X-T50 · inside a skylit passageway in Kanazawa

Model in White Spill Light Behind Curtain

Hasselblad X2D 100C · under runway rehearsal lights near Ahmedpur East

Backlit Ear Vessels Symmetrical Abstract

Rollei A110 · inside a skylit passageway in Launceston

Judoka Throw on Bedside Table in Makhachkala

Canon EOS R6 Mark II · on a bedside table near Makhachkala

Mail Hold Shelf in Stellenbosch Twilight Drizzle

Polaroid model 95 · beside a convoy halt on open ground in Stellenbosch

Stained Concrete and Rust Bloom in Latakia Arcade

Canon EOS R50 V · inside a glass-roofed arcade in Latakia

Iridescent Bismuth Crystal Staircase in Bratislava Lobby

Mamiya 6 · inside a ribbed concrete lobby in Bratislava

Pickleball Net Crank Shelf in Spin Studio

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra · inside a spin studio under class lights near Nagoya

Fractal River Bed Pattern in Skylit Wuhan Hallway

Sony ZV-1 · inside a skylit passageway near Wuhan

Autumn Fashion Fitting in Anyang Showroom

Hasselblad 907X · beside a mirror lined with makeup bulbs in Anyang

Ferry Horn Echoes in Worli Harbor Fog

Nikon Z6III · beside a fogbound harbor mouth near Worli, Mumbai

Iridescent Oil Cells in Monochrome Sunset

Nikon D800 · inside a skylit passageway near Portsmouth

Striped Hyena Walking Fallen Leaves Late Afternoon

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV · near Ho Chi Minh City

Heron Stalking Shallows Day Night Sky Split

Fujifilm X-Pro2 · beside a tidal inlet near Philadelphia

Stacked Glass Bottles in Jos Atrium

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra · inside a vaulted atrium in Jos

Neon Shadow Fractals on Winter Snow

Samsung Galaxy S9+ · near Gastown, Vancouver

Skier in Steep Hill Mass Start Rain

Nikon FM3A · in a village lane near Kyoto

Sailor Adjusting Rigging on Pali Mountain Path

OM System OM-5 · on a mountain path near Pali

Windblown Fashion Editorial Havana Harbor Morning

Nikon Z 6 II · at a tailoring table strewn with chalk and shears in Havana

Hearing Receiver Charger in Twilight Operations Center

Canon AE-1 · in an operations center under monitor glow in Singida

Research Diver Hauling Frame on Lava Rock at Dawn

Smena 8M · near Innsbruck

Silhouetted Stone Tower Against Blue Hour Sky

Fujifilm X100V · outside a wind-scoured fortress wall in Lijiang

Rally Car Kicks Gravel on New Brunswick Bend

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 · in New Brunswick

Volcanic Shoreline Aerial View After Rain

Contax II · far above surf-scalloped coastline near Freak Street, Kathmandu

Banana Boat Produce Load Tianjin River Dock

Canon EOS R3 · along a switchback approach near Tianjin

Sunlit Yoga Studio Hallway with Mats and Bands

Nikon D200 · inside a yoga studio before the session begins in Radom

Ant Carrying Seed on Rainy Metal Surface

Canon EOS 5Ds · across a rain-beaded metal surface in Owerri

Axolotl in Twilight Near Philadelphia Water

Canon EOS D30 · near Philadelphia

Nile Crocodile Basking Mouth Open Tidal Inlet

Samsung Galaxy S24 · beside a tidal inlet near Russian Market, Phnom Penh

Folded Paper Geometrics in Jujuy Evening Light

Sony Alpha 100 · inside a skylit passageway in San Salvador de Jujuy

Calligrapher's Amber Eyes Over Rice Paper

Leica M2 · in a tiled kitchen doorway in Jing'an, Shanghai

Kayaker Punctures Standing Wave in Gorge at Dusk

Samsung Galaxy S21+ · along a beach near Palembang

Iceland Waterspout Storm Bright Midnight Sun

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV · across a storm-bright plain in Iceland

Container Ship and Pilot Boat in Budapest Monsoon Snow

Mamiya RB67 · near Budapest

Fractal Branch Shadows on Snowy Floor

Nikon FM3A · in British Columbia

Brass Catch Pan in Bunker Stairwell Before Issue

Pentax ME Super · inside a bunker stairwell in Maun

Spinning Weathervane Blur Dubai Skylight

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra · inside a skylit passageway in Downtown, Dubai

Power Lines Cross in Tiled Stair Hall Aix

Leica M3 · inside a tiled stair hall in Aix-en-Provence

Midnight Spice Powders in Terracotta Bowls

Nikon Z fc · inside a vaulted atrium in Old City, Philadelphia

Shrimp Trawler Nets at Shanghai Dawn

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra · near Old City, Shanghai

Yellow Door in Predawn Shorouk Passageway

Canon EOS R50 · inside a skylit passageway in Shorouk

Aerial View of Umbrella Market Square in Autumn

Canon AE-1 Program · high above patterned rooftops near Torreón

Twilight Cable Pattern on Houston Bridge

Hasselblad X1D · at the base of a monumental staircase in Houston

Wave Trails in Zhengzhou Atrium Before Dawn

Sony a9 III · inside a vaulted atrium in Zhengzhou

Violet Twilight Rose Dawn Glass Arcade Sokodé

Canon EOS 300D · inside a glass-roofed arcade in Sokodé

Aerial View of Volcanic Cones Over Salt Ponds

Fujifilm X-H1 · high over salt ponds and causeways in Bolivia

Courier Signature Stand in Bogura Office

Minolta Maxxum 7000 AF · inside an open-plan office bay in Bogura

Neem Tree Shade on Dusty Library Table

Nikon Z6III · on a dusty library table near Hobart

Judo Pin on Dusty Library Table in Meerut

Olympus OM-D E-M5 · on a dusty library table in Meerut

Geometric Wooden Ceiling Beams Ankara Atrium

Hasselblad X2D 100C · inside a vaulted atrium in Ankara

Synchronized Swimmer Silhouette Hillside Evening

Canon EOS R6 · on a hillside near Yekaterinburg

Tango Couple in Rainy San Telmo Street

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ · along a market lane in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

Pelican Dives Into Fish School Dry Season

Hasselblad X2D 100C · along a game trail in Tamil Nadu

Scarlet Macaw Pair on Clay Lick at Blue Hour

Fujifilm GFX100 · above a glacial stream near Phnom Penh

Lifeboat Launching from Concrete Ramp in Pointe-Noire

Canon EOS 300D · inside a ribbed concrete lobby in Pointe-Noire

Autumn Rainbow Over Ontario Storm Lake

Smena 8M · over a horizon of stacked thunderheads in Ontario

Haul Trucks on Greek Mine Causeway

Contax II · on a wind-open causeway in Greece

Predawn Lighthouse Beam Sweeps Cumulonimbus

Sony a7 III · in South Carolina

Rock Climber Chalking Hands at Golden Hour

Google Pixel 8 · on a hillside near Ulaanbaatar

Stylist Clips Passes Lanyard Streetwear Atelier Milan

Ricoh GR III · inside a couture atelier near Milan

Ferret Hammock in Atlanta Bagging Counter

Leica II · inside a fish bagging counter zone in Atlanta

Baseball Catcher Dives on Béchar Warning Track

Samsung Galaxy S10+ · at a roadside stop near Béchar

Neon Street Corner Fire Hydrant Twilight

Sony ZV-1 · outside a fluorescent convenience store in San Cristóbal

Copper Tiled Floor Radiating Center Point

Fujifilm X-H2S · inside a glass-roofed arcade near San Diego, Cartagena

Tokay Gecko Silhouette Calling from Dubai Crevice

Nikon D3S · near Al Fahidi, Dubai

Textile Looms at Matola Rail Yard Sunset

Olympus XA · at a rail yard near Matola

Snowflake Crystal on Mitten Fiber in Late Summer Light

Canon EOS R8 · along a frost-edged windowpane near Tolyatti

Chalkboard Physics Diagrams Kisangani Classroom

iPhone 13 Pro Max · inside an art classroom near Kisangani

Dawn Roll Cloud Over Monsoon Beach Goa

Nikon F · across a storm-bright plain in Goa

Barracks Fire Watch Clipboard Stand Monsoon Light

Olympus OM-D E-M1 · inside a barracks corridor near Guilin

Fractal Frost Train Window Dawn Ferry Thanjavur

Olympus OM-10 · across a remote ferry crossing near Thanjavur

Giant Flamingo in Tiled Port Harcourt Hall

Canon EOS 800D · inside a tiled stair hall in Port Harcourt

Monsoon Golden Hour Ferris Wheel Light Trails

Hasselblad X2D 100C · inside a skylit passageway in Solapur

Aerial Peat Bog and Salt Ponds Tianjin Midsummer

Google Pixel 4 XL · high over salt ponds and causeways near Tianjin

Kitesurfer Launching High Over Turquoise River Dawn

Mamiya 6 · by a riverbank near Mysore

Dawn Chimneys Reflected in Canal Near Dubrovnik

Minolta XG-M · beside a blast furnace near Old Town, Dubrovnik

Dutch Angle Torii Gate Autumn Foliage Nara

iPhone 14 Plus · inside a vaulted atrium near Nara

Tailor Fitting Shawl Collar Tuxedo in Masvingo Atelier

iPhone 14 Plus · inside a couture atelier in Masvingo

Giraffe Reaching Acacia Leaves Dawn Light Philippines

Nikon D5 · above a glacial stream in Philippines

Sunrise Over Goa Canals With Boats And Bridges

Canon Pellix · in Goa

Glazing Crew Rig at Blue Hour in Lagos

Nikon FG-20 · along a scaffolded facade in Oshodi, Lagos

Amber Light on Chair in Budapest Stair Hall

Fujifilm X-T5 · inside a tiled stair hall in Budapest

Cable Knit Needle on Harbin Cushion at Dawn

Nikon FA · on a reading nook cushion in Harbin

Pianist Arching Back Silhouetted on Monrovia Stage

Nikon F · on a dimly lit stage in Monrovia

Surreal Aerial Garden with Impossible Doors

iPhone 12 mini · high over salt ponds and causeways in Louisiana

Rally Car Kicking Up Gravel on Bend

Minolta XG 9 · near Thủ Đức

Winter Budget Meeting Coat Rack Casablanca

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 · in a fluorescent town hall meeting room near Art Deco Downtown, Casablanca

Silhouetted Ibex on Yorkshire Dam Wall

Nikon F · along a game trail in Yorkshire

Geometric Window Grid Pattern Above Concrete Lobby

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra · inside a ribbed concrete lobby near Bharuch

Weaver at Backstrap Loom in Interlaken Studio

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra · in a studio in Interlaken

Military Convoy Halt in Brno Evening Light

Kiev 88 · on a parade ground near Brno

Anvil Cloud Lightning in Queensland Fog

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Mark II · through low marine fog in Queensland

Rain Streaks on Neon City Over Tiled Stair Hall

iPhone 8 · inside a tiled stair hall in Mashhad

Chandelier Prism Light on Kyiv Stair Hall Ceiling

Sony a6700 · inside a tiled stair hall in Kyiv

Glass Sphere Light Refraction on Hanoi Sand

Olympus OM-1 · inside a glass-roofed arcade in Dong Xuan, Hanoi

Violet Twilight Rose Dawn Makassar Stair Hall

Sony a7S II · inside a tiled stair hall in Makassar

Mountain Biker Mid-Air Over Quito Trail at Dusk

Zorki 5 · at a roadside stop near Quito

Honey Light on Roman Villa Floor

Canon EOS R50 V · inside a glass-roofed arcade in Udu

Winter Harbor Ice Aerial View Tibet

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra · high over greenhouse grids in Tibet

Kitten Playing with Yarn Above Glacial Stream

iPhone 16 Pro Max · above a glacial stream in Colorado

Magenta Bougainvillea Against Stucco Wall

Canon EOS-1D X · inside a ribbed concrete lobby near Plzeň

Monsoon Night Supply Crate Under Moonlight

Leica M2 · on a parade ground near Rzeszów

Diesel Engine Room in Evening Light

Polaroid 636 · near Masan

Ski Mountaineer Climbing Snowy Face at Sunrise

OnePlus 12 · on a mountain path near Haikou

Hurdy-Gurdy Player Massarah Evening Reflection

Canon EOS R5 · at a street corner busking spot in Massarah

Silhouetted Hangar Threshold Storm Barbados

Sony a6100 · on a naval deck in rough wind in Barbados

Yellow Canola Fields Over Winter Salt Ponds

Polaroid SX-70 · high over salt ponds and causeways near Skardu

Fire Engine Floating Over Coral Reef at Sunset

iPhone 15 Pro · in the Great Barrier Reef

Midnight Boardroom Speakerphone Setup Kanchipuram Rain

Fujifilm X-S20 · at a boardroom table before a meeting in Kanchipuram

Diagonal Palm Shadows on Queensland Wall

Nikon D300 · in Queensland

Chain Link Fence Shadow on Snow at Midnight Sun

Sony Alpha 55 · near Sapporo

Scooter convoy in polar night mist

iPhone 7 · beside a fogbound harbor mouth near Kungsholmen, Stockholm

Warped Skyscraper Reflections in Yokama Puddle

Nikon Z 8 · inside a skylit passageway in Yokohama

Glacial Ice Color Study in Golden Window Light

Leica M1 · near Whitehorse

Aerial Gorge in Red Rock Under Greenhouse Grids

iPhone 13 Pro Max · high over greenhouse grids in Bahia

Frozen Waterfall Aerial View Winter Coast

Leica Standard · far above surf-scalloped coastline near Rovaniemi

Twilight Airplane Trail Over Registan Ferry Staircase

Canon EOS R100 · across a remote ferry crossing near Registan, Samarkand

Winter Roof Crew Rolling Membrane at Sunrise

Canon Pellix · at a muddy site access road near Skolavordustigur, Reykjavik

Shot Putter Release at Kyiv Harbor Sunset

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra · at a harbor edge in Kyiv

Twilight Adobe Hacienda Courtyard Fountain Egypt

Sony a6400 · in Egypt

Bolivian Maar Lake Aerial View

Nikon D800 · in Bolivia

Sicilian Ferry Crossing with Tall Ship and Second Sun

Nikon D3X · across a remote ferry crossing in Sicily

Blurry Crowd Subway Platform North Light

iPhone 15 · inside a skylit passageway near Taloqan

Sea Otter Frost Whiskers Reed Bed Naples

Sony Xperia 1 VI · at the edge of a reed bed near Sanita, Naples

Trullo House Cluster in Polish Stair Hall

Asahi Pentax S · inside a tiled stair hall in Dąbrowa Górnicza

Fractured Cow Pat on Wind Scoured Guinea Ridge

Olympus OM-1 · on a wind-scoured ridge in Guinea

Sunset Light Through Glass Bead Curtain

Fujifilm X-H2 · inside a tiled stair hall near Bimbo

Steel Beam Crew in Bulgarian Twilight

Fujifilm X-Pro1 · along a scaffolded facade in Bulgaria

Stacked Steel Trays in Jaén Command Post Mess Hall

Smena 8M · inside a command post in Jaén

Quilter Pinning Fabric Squares on Lima Display Ledge

Huawei Mate 60 Pro · on a painted display ledge near Lima

Caterpillar on Leaf in Misty Dawn Light

Canon EOS 1000D · near Maceio

Surreal Spa Counter with Ringed Planet Dawn

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra · inside a spa reception in Bangalore

Boxer Throws Hook in Hanoi Jeweler Stall

Leica M (Typ 240) · inside a jeweler's stall with brass scales and trays in French Quarter, Hanoi

Frozen River Carving White Tundra in Tibet

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 · high above patterned rooftops in Tibet

Serbian Bunker Watchtower with Grease Pencil Arrows

Nikon Z 6 · inside a barracks corridor in Serbia

Diver Descends Into Predawn Drizzle

Smena 8M · in Vavoua

Rainbow Prism Light on Tiled Rio Stair Hall Wall

Leica III · inside a tiled stair hall near Rio de Janeiro

Spider Spinnerets Silk Early Autumn Near Xining

Leica III · near Xining

Sidewalk Card Game in Minneapolis Evening Rain

iPhone 13 Pro Max · along a shuttered arcade in Minneapolis

Orange Sunset Shelf Cloud Over San Jose Lake

Leica M8 · near San Jose

Wuhan Night Cleaner Under Rainy Overpass

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · along a market-lined side street in Wuhan

Cadmium and Ultramarine Oil Paint Swirls

Zorki 3S · inside a tiled stair hall near Peterborough

Emerald Volcanic Caldera Lake Aerial View

OM System OM-1 Mark II · high above irrigation geometry in Uttarakhand

Scooter Convoy on Mirror Water Sapporo Harbor

iPhone 16 Pro Max · beside a fogbound harbor mouth near Sapporo

Hokkaido Naval Hangar at Golden Hour

Fujifilm X-T5 · beside a convoy halt on open ground in Hokkaido

Dutch Angle Dogon Cliff Granaries at Dawn

Google Pixel 9 Pro · near Bishkek

Twilight Office Hallway Hadejia Mission Statements

Leica M4-2 · at an office reception desk in Hadejia

Surreal Koi Over Logistics Folder Rack in Skikda

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra · inside a cross-dock lane in Skikda

Golden Hour Military Field Stretcher Storage Bay

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 · on a parade ground near South Melbourne Market, Melbourne

Slackliner Between Canyon Walls at Dusk

Hasselblad X2D 100C · by a riverbank near Jeddah

Monks Alms Procession Canal Kunming Dawn

Leica Q3 · beside a canal in Kunming

Sunrise Ruins on Snowy Isfahan Lane

Fujifilm X-Pro3 · in a village lane near Isfahan

Clock Gears Over Monsoon Water in Kabul Hall

iPhone 14 Pro · inside a tiled stair hall near Kabul