Happy moments

Point Reyes Coast, California

Photo: Bachir Badaoui

From expansive sandy beaches to tree-covered mountain ranges, this park is home to over 1,500 species of plants and animals, and more than 241 kilometers of trails for cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Below the cliffs, hundreds of sea lions swim peacefully, undisturbed by human activity. “I often come here for two reasons: reconciliation and letting the world go by,” says photographer Bachir Badaoui.

Night on Chandra Lake

Photo: Nimit Nigam

Chandra Lake (India) with the stunning Milky Way in the sky, and tents lining the lake's edge. "This is a magnificent moment," said photographer Nimit Nigam.

Yi Peng Lantern Festival

Photo: Pradeep Raja

A beautiful moment of a mother and daughter releasing lanterns at the Yi Peng Lantern Festival.

Kenyan women's dance

Photo: Burcu Basa

"This was one of those rare moments," photographer Burcu Basar recalled. "I hesitated whether I should film or take photos. In the end, I chose to take pictures, and happily danced with the cheerful Maasai women."

Fog over Columbia Canyon

Photo: Manish Mantani.

The Gorge River flows through the Columbia Mountains. A traveler is spreading their arms wide, enjoying the mist over the Columbia Gorge.

Golden Gate Strait, California

Photo: Rus Bowden

A baby bird is basking in the warm sunlight at Golden Gate Bay, California.

Surin, Thailand

Photo: Prasad Ambati

The footsteps of the elephants. "I really enjoy the light rays following the elephants' footsteps," said photographer Prasad Ambati.

Taj Mahal

Photo: Prasad Ambati

At the Taj Mahal, people relax, take their time, and find peace amidst the serene scenery of the Taj Mahal in India.

Hawaiian Sea

Photo: Valerie Cheung.

Hawaii Beach, with views of the Na Pali coast. "I relaxed and enjoyed watching the waves lap against the shore," photographer Valerie Cheung recalls. "The sun came, and it was truly a moment in paradise."

Among a school of fish in the Philippines