We launched the #StayHome photo competition to inspire photographers to document the unprecedented situation in their home countries.

We launched the #StayHome photo competition to inspire photographers to document the unprecedented situation in their home countries.

Agora

Dorothy and Wayne have been married for 55 years and together for 57. And their love has only grown stronger. Wayne first saw Dorothy in a pub and the moment he set his eyes on her, he knew she was the...

Dorothy and Wayne have been married for 55 years and together for 57. And their love has only grown stronger. Wayne first saw Dorothy in a pub and the moment he...

Sujata Setia

This set of fantastic shots, caught on camera by wildlife photographer Patrick Coughlin, shows female and male northern harriers sharing their prey for possible nestlings.

This set of fantastic shots, caught on camera by wildlife photographer Patrick Coughlin, shows female and male northern harriers sharing their prey for possible nestlings.

Hidrėlėy

Staying at home during lockdown could drive anyone to madness, so it's vital to keep yourself busy with meaningful tasks and activities. Here's how Arjun Menon kept himself busy with action figures, household items, and a camera.

Staying at home during lockdown could drive anyone to madness, so it's vital to keep yourself busy with meaningful tasks and activities. Here's how Arjun Menon kept himself busy with action...

Decaying castles, villas, and churches, collapsing houses and forgotten train stations are now the targets for some professional and amateur photographers. This kind of photography is driven by some crucial virtues: consistency, patience, and acceptance of failure.

Decaying castles, villas, and churches, collapsing houses and forgotten train stations are now the targets for some professional and amateur photographers. This kind of photography is driven by some crucial virtues:...

Luce

To a photographer, however, the wonders that lay beneath the ground can offer unique environments that are both fun to explore and incredible subjects to light.

To a photographer, however, the wonders that lay beneath the ground can offer unique environments that are both fun to explore and incredible subjects to light.

Mark ONeill

Grandmother was my first best friend, perhaps it's why I'm so fond of the elderly. Having so many friends within the highest group of risk made me wonder and worry about what the future would hold for them.

Grandmother was my first best friend, perhaps it's why I'm so fond of the elderly. Having so many friends within the highest group of risk made me wonder and worry about...

Pedro Oliveira

There is something magical about the connection between children and animals, so I focus on capturing the innocence of the bond between them. Each image highlights this bond with a vivid, yet almost fairytale-like feel that's both fun and creative.

There is something magical about the connection between children and animals, so I focus on capturing the innocence of the bond between them. Each image highlights this bond with a vivid,...

Andrea Martin

My grandma passed 3 months ago in Feb, age 93, of natural causes. I spent a lot of time scanning photos she left behind for her funeral and scanned more over quarantine.

My grandma passed 3 months ago in Feb, age 93, of natural causes. I spent a lot of time scanning photos she left behind for her funeral and scanned more over...

Johnny Quan

Today, one day after the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, I want to share with you the faces and stories of seven Colombian youngsters. They were without exception extremely kind, brave, and powerful, despite their vulnerable position.

Today, one day after the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, I want to share with you the faces and stories of seven Colombian youngsters. They were without exception extremely...

Jasper Groen

India is one country that never disappoints a wildlife lover due to its rich fauna.

India is one country that never disappoints a wildlife lover due to its rich fauna.

Supreet Sahoo

In January, the stunning Bridestowe Lavender Estate is awash with the color purple and it is the place you will find me doing what I do best― capturing cute, colorful, and insanely gorgeous images of dogs and other fur babies.

In January, the stunning Bridestowe Lavender Estate is awash with the color purple and it is the place you will find me doing what I do best― capturing cute, colorful, and...

Deb Sulzberger

In April 2020, ‘The Independent Photographer’ organized its monthly contest around Landscape Photography. On this occasion, the British photographer Thomas Heaton was the judge of the photo contest.

In April 2020, ‘The Independent Photographer’ organized its monthly contest around Landscape Photography. On this occasion, the British photographer Thomas Heaton was the judge of the photo contest.

Rosie Torres

I made this post from our galleries at World's Best Wedding Photos where I curate photographs from the world's best wedding photographers. We have constantly growing galleries with hilarious, sweet, compelling, and mind-blowing work.

I made this post from our galleries at World's Best Wedding Photos where I curate photographs from the world's best wedding photographers. We have constantly growing galleries with hilarious, sweet, compelling,...

World's Best Wedding Photos

I’ve been living in the city that never sleeps for many years, so to see it go into sleep mode for the first time is a surreal experience.

I’ve been living in the city that never sleeps for many years, so to see it go into sleep mode for the first time is a surreal experience.

Shihwen Lin

As a professional landscape photographer, I have seen a lot of the world. And the more I traveled, the more I started to appreciate my home. Now, I'm always happy to be back and photograph here.

As a professional landscape photographer, I have seen a lot of the world. And the more I traveled, the more I started to appreciate my home. Now, I'm always happy to...

Albert

No trip to Japan would be complete without a trip to a traditional Japanese bathhouse called an onsen.

No trip to Japan would be complete without a trip to a traditional Japanese bathhouse called an onsen.

Janine Pendleton

When the California Academy of Sciences announced their 2020 BigPicture Natural World Photography competition, they asked the photographers to send their work that "will both celebrate and illustrate the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspire action to protect and...

When the California Academy of Sciences announced their 2020 BigPicture Natural World Photography competition, they asked the photographers to send their work that "will both celebrate and illustrate the rich diversity...

They darted all day undisturbed in the silence of the streets. A huge thanks goes to them, who made this quarantine more bearable.

They darted all day undisturbed in the silence of the streets. A huge thanks goes to them, who made this quarantine more bearable.

eleonora costi

When it became clear that after China, the rest of the world was also affected by the coronavirus, I started posting photos matching the subject on my Facebook and Instagram accounts. I want to cheer people up during this crazy time.

When it became clear that after China, the rest of the world was also affected by the coronavirus, I started posting photos matching the subject on my Facebook and Instagram accounts....

Alice van Kempen