The scales of the Eupholus magnificus beetle are a fascinating example of structural coloration, a phenomenon where the color does not come from chemical pigments, but from the way light interacts with its physical microstructures as photonic crystals.
A Mundari boy bathes in cow urine at a cattle camp near Juba, South Sudan.
Among the Mundari, cattle dominate every aspect of life. In a country where conflict and state collapse have left millions without access to clean water, cow urine remains a means of basic hygiene.
A crinoid shrimp (Laomenes amboinensis) lives among the arms of its host, a feather star (Class Crinoidea). The shrimp relies on precise colour and pattern matching to remain camouflaged while feeding on particles carried by the current, using the feather star both as shelter and as a feeding platform. This close association represents a highly specialized survival strategy and a clear example of host-specific mimicry on coral reefs. This image is especially meaningful to me, as I had planned it for a long time. I used a Nauticam EMWL 160º wet lens to create a CFWA perspective that cannot be achieved with a conventional macro lens alone, allowing a POV representation from the scale of the subject. The photograph was taken in Tulamben without assistance from a dive guide and without disturbing either the shrimp or its host. Achieving this image required many dives over several weeks, waiting for the right feather star, shrimp, and precise positioning.
Eric fue la puerta de mi proyecto Así Somos, la imagen que dio nombre y espíritu a toda la serie. Lo conocí en Castellón, y su presencia inmediata, profunda y auténtica, encarnó la esencia de lo que quería retratar: la humanidad en su forma más sincera y esencial.
Este retrato en clave baja no solo muestra un rostro, sino una historia, un carácter, un instante detenido que invita a contemplar la fuerza de lo cotidiano y lo extraordinario en una sola mirada. Eric, con su intensidad y calma, se convirtió en el reflejo del proyecto: personas reales, únicas, completas, tal como son.
La Cueva de las Palomas (The Cave of the Doves) is a unique natural location near Valencia, featuring a cave and a waterfall within the same setting.
It allows for photographic perspectives both from inside the cave and from the surrounding landscape.
Despite the difficulty caused by its proximity to Valencia, this year I was finally able to capture the Milky Way from this location, highlighting its rare epic character within the region.
Glacial meltwater spreads across volcanic sands, forming branching shapes that resemble roots reaching through the earth. From above, the river becomes an abstract tapestry of gold and deep blue—nature painting with motion and sediment.
Me tomé unas rabas de calamar en el Café Bar el Faro impresionantes, creo que de lo mejorcito que he probado en mi vida. Eso si con unas cervecitas. Recomendable las rabas 100%
A visual journey through the American Southwest, where stone becomes memory and light reveals the slow architecture of time.
This series explores the sculptural landscapes of desert canyons, sandstone waves, volcanic ridges, and eroded badlands shaped over millions of years. Carved by wind, water, and fire, these terrains rise like monuments to geological patience.
Through shifting light — from burning sunsets to storm-laden skies — each frame reveals the tension between permanence and fragility. The Southwest is not merely a landscape; it is a living chronicle written in rock, shadow, and silence.
Sometimes I don\'t need answers.
I just need silence.
I stand before the universe
to remember that I am small…
but not insignificant.
Among rock, cold, and darkness
is where I see most clearly.
Here there is no noise.
No expectations.
Just me
and all that I can still be.
A luminous arc of the aurora borealis stretches across the Icelandic night sky, framing the DC-3 airplane wreckage at Eyvindarholt. The abandoned fuselage rests on the open landscape, its weathered metal contrasting with the soft green glow of the northern lights above. The scene captures the quiet presence of human history beneath the vast, ever-changing sky of Iceland.
A calf only a few weeks old approaches whenever its mother descends to rest. Near the surface, it moves with confidence and ease, exploring its body and the surrounding space. Its repeated returns feel like an invitation to engage and play, drawing us into its world.
This picture captures the Supermoon rising over the Giraldillo (Seville Cathedral) in October 2025. This supermoon appeared about 7% larger and 15% brighter than an average full moon. Picture featured by NASA Apod.
This moment was captured with 450 consecutive shots as the moon ascended above the Sevilla Cathedral. The result is a stacked image to show the moonrise trajectory and changing light. EXIF: 450 shots • 1/80 sec · ISO 640 · f/8 · 1600 mm.
To capture the intense, intimate connection between light and subject, utilizing the drama of golden light to sculpt and elevate the human form. We strive to create studio portraits that are not merely records of appearance, but visceral expressions of inner life, locking the viewer\\\'s gaze with the unyielding, focused intensity of the model\\\'s look. Our mission is to transform a momentary pose into an timeless, emotionally resonant work of art.
La niña, con su mirada serena y enigmática, lleva un nido entrelazado en su cabello, donde pequeños huevos y pájaros reposan con delicadeza. Como si fuera parte de la naturaleza misma, más aves se posan en sus manos y en su hombro, confiadas, inmóviles. Su presencia es un susurro de quietud y magia, un vínculo puro entre la infancia y lo salvaje, entre lo humano y lo etéreo.
The Kng of the forest.
The black German Shepherd King rests quietly on a moss-covered rock, its amber eyes reflecting both curiosity and calm. The soft forest light and blurred greenery create a dreamlike atmosphere, highlighting the bond between strength and serenity in nature.
Tú derramas el oro en la tierra, en arroyos de hirviente metal;... tú serás como el sol en Oriente, tú serás, como el mundo, inmortal.
“You pour out gold on the earth, in streams of boiling metal;... you will be like the sun in the East, you will be, like the world, immortal.”
Texto original: «Himno a la inmortalidad». (José de Espronceda, 1808–1842).
Fotografía: creator of the immortal world.
Modelo: Yullia
Two watchtowers gaze at the sky, almost reaching out to touch the nebulae of this Milky Way; the quality of these skies is unparalleled. The Chilean desert lends itself to photographing some of the best stars on the planet; this immense vertical reflects a sky almost within reach.
A small stone chapel rests in quiet humility beneath the vast arc of the Milky Way. Built by human hands, it stands as a fragile witness to devotion, time, and belonging. Above it, the universe unfolds in silent brilliance, reminding us that faith, wonder, and meaning have always lived somewhere between earth and the stars.
Light sculpts the face, turning every line into visible memory. With no artifice or distraction, the gaze holds the viewer in a direct and honest dialogue. A portrait that transforms rawness into language and time into identity.
The image captures a breathtaking, ethereal night landscape. A vibrant aurora borealis, or northern lights, dances across a star-filled sky in brilliant shades of emerald green. Below, a tranquil, dark lake is partially covered with floating ice floes, reflecting the luminous sky and the silhouette of a dense pine forest. In the distance, majestic snow-capped mountains rise against the horizon. A lone fisherman sits quietly in a small boat, casting his line into the misty, still water.
When you travel north in search of the northern lights and you have an unfavorable weather forecast, you never lose hope and wait patiently for an opportunity. When the sky opens for a moment, you can see unique and magical moments. The Valkyries come down from the sky and you can see a beautiful spectacle in those lights.
Se estima que hay más de 2.400 especies diferentes. Comen una gran cantidad de insectos. Su cuerpo esta construido para la caza: su cabeza gira 180º, tienen dos ojos compuesto y varios simples. Son muy buenas camuflándose para atrapar a sus presas.
This shot is one of those moments for me—a panoramic view captured with my drone at Glen Coe during my photo trip in May. This iconic location is nothing short of majestic: the Lagangarbh Hut sits boldly in the heart of the valley, surrounded by the meandering River Coupall, with the towering presence of Buachaille Etive Mór standing sentinel in the background. Just as the sun dipped low, the sky erupted into a breathtaking display—clouds ablaze with hues of gold and magenta, painting the scene with an almost otherworldly glow.
It’s incredible how lifting the drone just a few meters can completely transform your perspective, revealing a grandeur you didn’t know was there.
High-speed action photography showcasing the visceral nature of motocross. The frame highlights the intricate textures of flying debris and the dynamic lean of the bike, capturing the sheer power required to master a deteriorating track.
In an arid landscape on the outskirts of Madrid, where the human footprint seems to dominate the environment, nature reclaims its space with unexpected elegance. An abandoned bulldozer, weathered by time and surrounded by disturbed earth, becomes the foundation for a large stork’s nest. Perched atop it, a stork stands watch, while in the distance dozens more are scattered across the horizon, as if they have transformed the landfill into their own sanctuary.
The image captures a powerful contrast: machinery, a symbol of intervention and decay, set against wildlife that adapts, endures, and is reborn. The composition conveys a quiet coexistence between two opposing worlds, where human abandonment gives way to a new natural balance. It is a scene that invites reflection on nature’s ability to reinvent itself even in the most inhospitable environments.
Under a heavy sky where clouds embrace the jagged peaks of the Tian Shan range, a Kyrgyz rider traverses the vastness of the Kol-Suu valley. This image captures the very soul of Kyrgyzstan: a perfect symbiosis between man, horse, and a land that knows no fences. It is\'t just a journey; it is a living testament to a nomadic heritage that has endured for centuries. The braided river reflects the cold, silver light of the afternoon as the rider seeks fresh pastures or nears his yurt before the mountain storm descends. Here, time is not measured in hours, but in the distance covered and the absolute freedom of an endless horizon.
A daylight landscape capturing the iconic mountain rising above a network of streams and waterfalls. The long exposure softens the water flow, guiding the eye through a balanced composition of land, water, and sky under changing weather conditions.
Between columns and shadows, a figure moves toward the light. More than crossing a space, he seems to be passing through an inner moment.
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Entre columnas y sombras, una figura avanza hacia la luz. Más que cruzar un espacio, parece atravesar un instante interior.
Panorámica realizada en el faro de Nariga en el municipio de Malpica de Bergantiños y provincia de la Coruña, Galicia-España, con cámara Nikon D610 y objetivo Tokina 11-16mm.
Portrait of a Border Collie with a joyful expression and lively gaze, captured against a warm, blurred blackground to highlight its energy and personality.
In the reefs of the Egyptian Red Sea, a clownfish peeks shyly from between the tentacles of its anemone. Capturing this image required patience and stillness, waiting for the perfect moment when the fish—curious yet cautious—emerged just enough to meet the lens. A vibrant portrait that reveals the intimate and delicate life of the coral reef.
This photo was taken at the beginning of a new project .
The model is painted in white as a basic color and we stop to take some photos.
Violleta has come to my studio in a big change in her life.
She shared with me her deepest emotions, of fear and loneliness moment. together we created the power she is hiding in side .
i hope you can feel it
As the sun sets over Toledo, the sky ignites in a breathtaking display of fiery reds and deep oranges, casting a warm glow over the ancient city. The last rays of daylight pierce through heavy clouds, illuminating the majestic Alcázar and the towering cathedral, whose golden lights flicker like embers against the approaching night. Below, the Tagus River winds through the valley, mirroring the sky’s brilliance in its calm waters, while the centuries-old stone houses cling to the rugged hillside, their windows glowing softly. The scene is one of timeless beauty, where history and nature blend into a masterpiece of light and shadow, a perfect farewell to the day in this legendary Spanish city.
A young woman rides a bicycle outside the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum, located in the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain. Designed by architect Santiago Calatrava, it was inaugurated in 2000 as an educational center for the dissemination of science and technology.
Architectural Soul
( photo from sería photo project)
Menorquín horses often remind me of classical architecture — strong, balanced, self-contained.
Standing inside the stone arcade, the horse does not look placed there — it belongs.
The columns repeat its lines, and the space reveals its quiet power.
It was taken in the center of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. While doing a photo shoot, I passed by the door of a theater. I found the entrance curtains curious, so I took the shot from inside looking out, seeking a backlight. I waited for the right person to complete my framing. I mentally saw this shot in monochrome.
Retrato en blanco y negro de un hombre sentado en la orilla de una cama, bañado por un haz de luz natural que entra en diagonal desde una ventana lateral. La iluminación recorta con dureza la musculatura de su torso desnudo, creando un fuerte contraste entre las zonas iluminadas y las sombras profundas de la habitación. El entorno es minimalista: una cama deshecha, una mesilla con una botella y apenas unos objetos más, lo que dirige toda la atención a la figura y a su gesto contenido. La expresión del sujeto permanece anónima y velada, reforzando una sensación de introspección, soledad y quietud en los primeros momentos del día
The series portrays the emblematic \\\"Cremà\\\" of the Bonfires of Saint John in Alicante. Through five scenes, it narrates the destruction of one of the bonfires burned in 2025.
Rock and light consecrate the woman as offering and memory. Fragile yet unwavering, she sustains the world through her essential nakedness. Dream surrounds her, rain names her, and ancient voices travel across her skin. She does not pose: she inhabits. Her body becomes sacred ground where desire turns to silence, truth breathes, and the day is given as a rite.
A fashion-glam maternity portrait series wrapped in red-gold halos—metallic adornment, sculpted light, and slow ritual gestures orbiting around new life.
it this photos i am screening abstract images on the model.
The model Body is paints in a pearl white color.
The images i have choosen to screen are reflection of our elecrics vibes, cells chains, and adstarct lines as light and shadows of moments over our days.
– Рейтинг фотографов по странам и городам строится на основе 3-х лучших фотографий автора и их относительной позиции в каждой отдельной номинации. Рейтинг в номинации "Мобильная фотография" учитывается в меньшей степени для формирования рейтинга. В списке по странам и городам показывается одна фотография автора с лучшим рейтингом.
– В списке опубликованы только работы которые прошли 2-й этап голосования.
– В рейтинге лучших фотографий учитывается только одна — самая сильная — работа от каждого автора. Даже если у фотографа опубликовано несколько работ, в расчёте позиции используется только одна, с наивысшим рейтингом. Поэтому порядок фотографий в списке может не совпадать с итоговым положением автора в рейтинге.
– The rating of photographers by countries and cities is based on the three best photos of the author and their relative position in each separate nomination. Rating in the nomination "Mobile Photography" is taken into account to a lesser extent for rating formation. The list by country and city shows one photo of the author with the best rating.
– Only those photos have been published in the list that passed the second stage of voting.
– Only one strongest photo from each author is counted in the Best Photos ranking. Even if a photographer has several published works, only the highest-rated one is used to calculate their ranking position. As a result, the order of photos in the list may not match the author's final ranking position.
