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Ready to see shadows like you’ve never seen before? We’re diving into a wild world where shadows steal the show, turning normal scenes into magic moments.

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To celebrate shadows in style, photographers from all over jumped in to play with light and dark. The result? 25 photos that are so good, you’ll start staring at your own shadow differently.

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Meet Derry Ainsworth: The Big Winner With 'Highs & Lows' (UK)

Meet Derry Ainsworth: The Big Winner With 'Highs & Lows' (UK)

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These 25 rockstar photographers from 11 countries showed just how wild and different shadows can be. You'll see everything from street scenes that look like movies to chill silhouettes that feel like a secret story.

The grand champion? Derry Ainsworth with a series called 'Highs & Lows.' Runner-up was Federico Borobio with a magical alley tour, and third place went to Bernice Williams for some masterful shadow catching.

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    #2

    Tom Zimberoff’s Garage Shadows Are The Coolest

    Tom Zimberoff’s Garage Shadows Are The Coolest

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    #3

    Klaus Lenzen’s Wall Shadows Bring The Drama

    Klaus Lenzen’s Wall Shadows Bring The Drama

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    Photographers from places like France, Italy, Brazil, and even Slovakia joined this shadow party. Each one brought their own funky twist to the theme.

    Bottom line? Sometimes shadows say way more than the light ever could.

    #4

    Margo Ryan’s ‘Madagascar Dreaming’ Splash with Rouge

    Margo Ryan’s ‘Madagascar Dreaming’ Splash with Rouge

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    #5

    Bernice Williams Snags Third with 'Shadow Catching' (USA)

    Bernice Williams Snags Third with 'Shadow Catching' (USA)

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    #6

    Demetrio Jereissati's S' Atlántida Is Pure Shadow Magic

    Demetrio Jereissati's S' Atlántida Is Pure Shadow Magic

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    #7

    Wendy Stone’s ‘Teddy In The Kitchen’ Feels Like Home

    Wendy Stone’s ‘Teddy In The Kitchen’ Feels Like Home

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    #8

    Sarah and Lucy Jenkins’ ‘Ball Point’ Plays With Shadow and Shape

    Sarah and Lucy Jenkins’ ‘Ball Point’ Plays With Shadow and Shape

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    #9

    Federico Borobio Lights Up Shadows in Magical Alleys (Argentina)

    Federico Borobio Lights Up Shadows in Magical Alleys (Argentina)

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    #10

    Costas Delhas Shows Us 'In Between' Shadows

    Costas Delhas Shows Us 'In Between' Shadows

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    #11

    Jozef Macak’s ‘The Smokescreen’ Makes Shadows Feel Sneaky

    Jozef Macak’s ‘The Smokescreen’ Makes Shadows Feel Sneaky

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    #12

    Manuel Besse’s ‘Archipelago Of Smiles’ Is Shadow Happiness

    Manuel Besse’s ‘Archipelago Of Smiles’ Is Shadow Happiness

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    #13

    Matthew Garbutt’s ‘On Vulcan’ Is Shadow Sci-Fi Cool

    Matthew Garbutt’s ‘On Vulcan’ Is Shadow Sci-Fi Cool

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    #14

    Marika Poquet’s ‘Out Of The Shadows’ Knows How To Party

    Marika Poquet’s ‘Out Of The Shadows’ Knows How To Party

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    #15

    Tommi Viitala’s ‘Midnight City’ Is A Shadowy Night Out

    Tommi Viitala’s ‘Midnight City’ Is A Shadowy Night Out

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    #16

    Rémy Pinaton’s ‘Chaouen, Le Perle Bleue’ Dazzles With Blue Shadows

    Rémy Pinaton’s ‘Chaouen, Le Perle Bleue’ Dazzles With Blue Shadows

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    #17

    Giacomo Sannipoli’s ‘Under The Weight Of Shadow’ Feels Heavy—in a Good Way

    Giacomo Sannipoli’s ‘Under The Weight Of Shadow’ Feels Heavy—in a Good Way

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    #18

    Alfredo Diano’s ‘A Place In The Shadow’ Is Sneaky & Cool

    Alfredo Diano’s ‘A Place In The Shadow’ Is Sneaky & Cool

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    #19

    Colin Page’s ‘New York Afternoon’ Dances With Shadows

    Colin Page’s ‘New York Afternoon’ Dances With Shadows

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    #20

    Hendrik Wolf’s Self Portrait From ‘Out Of The Dark’ Is Shadow Coolness

    Hendrik Wolf’s Self Portrait From ‘Out Of The Dark’ Is Shadow Coolness

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    #21

    Ave Pildas’ ‘Mall Shadows’ Make Shopping Look Epic

    Ave Pildas’ ‘Mall Shadows’ Make Shopping Look Epic

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    #22

    Mary Kay Kirsner’s ‘Stuck In The Middle’ Shows Shadows Playing Tricks

    Mary Kay Kirsner’s ‘Stuck In The Middle’ Shows Shadows Playing Tricks

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    #23

    Ludovic Vievard’s ‘Roarr’ Roars With Shadow Power

    Ludovic Vievard’s ‘Roarr’ Roars With Shadow Power

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    #24

    Rupert Chambers’ ‘Solstice Daybreak’ Is Beachside Shadow Magic

    Rupert Chambers’ ‘Solstice Daybreak’ Is Beachside Shadow Magic

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    #25

    Jens Hoffmann’s ‘The Shadow Of The Torero’ Is Bullfight Shadow Drama

    Jens Hoffmann’s ‘The Shadow Of The Torero’ Is Bullfight Shadow Drama

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