Photos from the in-between — strangers, cities, soft moments.

Star-shaped note with handwritten text saying "Shot with love... somewhere far from home."
Pink star-shaped note with handwritten Italian message, 'ti amero per sempre firenze,' meaning 'I love you forever, Firenze'

  • Nighttime view of Florence Cathedral with its large dome illuminated against a dark sky and mountains in the background.

  • A house built on a bridge over a river with a dock and a small boat tied to it, surrounded by greenery.

  • A woman sitting by the water with a cityscape and bridge in the background.

  • A historic bridge with arches over a river, with a group of tourists in a boat underneath. The bridge has a connect between buildings, and there are pedestrians walking along the street on the bridge. The scene is illuminated by warm sunlight.

  • The image shows the top part of the Florence Cathedral's dome, with intricate patterned architecture and reddish-brown tiles, set against a darkening sky.

  • Nighttime view of a historic castle and buildings illuminated with lights, with mountains in the background.

  • Cityscape of Florence, Italy at dusk featuring a palm tree silhouette in the foreground and historic buildings, including the Florence Cathedral's dome, in the background.

  • Close-up of the detailed facade of Florence Cathedral's exterior, showing ornate marble sculptures, stained glass windows, and intricate Gothic architectural features.

  • A vintage carousel with painted horses and a woman painted in a portrait in the background, illuminated by warm lights.

  • A person wearing a white shirt, a hat, and glasses hugs another person during sunset near the water. The person in the background is pointing towards the horizon.

  • Two men sit on a ledge and affectionately hug each other, smiling, with one holding a phone. They are outdoors in front of a building with an arched window.

  • Outdoor dining area with tables and chairs filled with people, set under green treetops and adjacent to a grassy area and a river.

  • View of the Ponte Vecchio bridge over the Arno River in Florence, Italy, with buildings and people on the bridge and hills in the background during sunset.

  • A boat with people on board sailing on a river at sunset, with a bridge and people on it in the background

  • Narrow street between tall, colorful buildings with shutters on windows, some sunlight and shadows, a tree, and street lamps.

  • A crowded street scene with people walking and taking photos, old buildings with awnings, and a large domed church in the background.

Yellow star-shaped sign with blue handwritten text reading "A Summer in Belvedere Marittimo, Calabria."
  • White houses on a hillside with tall green trees and mountains in the background.

    "Melancholy Hill"

  • Beach scene with white umbrellas, lounge chairs, and towels on sandy shore, with the ocean in the background.

    "Midday Sun & Empty Chairs"

  • A woman with curly brown hair wearing a yellow shirt, sitting outdoors and smoking a cigarette.

    "Audrey"

  • Older woman with short hair, wearing a blue bikini top, sitting in shallow water near rocky shoreline, with rocks and a white umbrella nearby.

    "Giorno lento"

  • People relaxing on a beach with rocks and water in the background, under a blue umbrella.

    "Womanhood"

  • View of a small beach with people swimming, lounging under umbrellas, and rocky breakwaters. A sign in Italian indicates the surface area and removal zone, with a couple of motorcyclists in the foreground.

    "Ci vediamo lì"

  • Two vintage bicycles with baskets against a weathered concrete wall with a crack, partially covered by a plant in a pot on the top left corner.

    "Just the Two of Us"

  • Palm fronds with a blurred view of the sea and beach umbrellas in the background.

    "Mare nostro"

  • A tall palm tree in the foreground with a mountain range in the background and a small town with houses at the base of the mountain.

    "Tuesdays"

  • A sign with a blue background showing a graphic of a man and woman about to kiss with the words 'Kiss Me Please', and a smaller sign below in Italian and English stating that kisses are obligatory in this place, located near a body of water.

    "È obbligatorio baciarsi!"

  • Sign with red letters partially visible and an illustration of a woman sitting in water, with the text "dal 1968".

    "Calypso"

  • "The Best Things Come in Two"

Red star with yellow handwritten text that reads 'Critters and More in Croatia'.
  • School of fish swimming underwater.

  • Close-up of a male mallard duck floating on water, showing vibrant green head, brown chest, and yellow bill.

  • View of the ocean with sunlight reflecting off the water, distant ships, hills, and wind turbines in the background, seen from a boat with partially visible people and bottles in the foreground.

  • A person sunbathing on a beach with a dog sitting in the foreground, facing the person, on a blanket or towel.

  • A close-up of a blue and green damselfly perched on a green leaf.

  • A scenic view of a small waterfall with water cascading over rocks, surrounded by green grass and lush vegetation.

  • A frog resting on a lily pad in a pond surrounded by floating green leaves and water plants.

  • A woman in a bikini holding a drink with a straw on the beach.

  • Person with red hair swimming in the ocean facing away, with a buoy in the water nearby.

  • A woman with long brown hair, wearing sunglasses and jewelry, sitting on rocks by the water, holding a tropical drink and looking at a camera or phone.

  • A woman with dark hair, wearing sunglasses, gold earrings, and a floral strapless top, stands near a boat on a sunny day.

  • Child wearing a hat and sunglasses being carried on someone's shoulders at the beach, with ocean waves and a small island in the background.

  • Close-up of a ladybug on a rough, textured wooden surface.

  • House under construction in a hilly, wooded area with construction equipment and vehicles nearby.

  • Mountain landscape with green valleys, rocky slopes, and distant peaks under a cloudy sky.

  • Person wearing an orange helmet and white tank top riding a zip line against a mountainous background with trees and rocky terrain.

Pink star with handwritten text that says "Hearts of Gold in Ohio" in red letters.
  • Close-up of a young woman with long brown hair and green eyes, smiling softly, with her hands gently touching her cheeks, captured during sunset.

  • Two young women standing close together outdoors at sunset, with one resting her head on the other's shoulder. One woman has blonde hair and is wearing a white dress with a gold heart necklace, and the other has reddish-brown hair and is wearing a floral dress. They are looking at the camera with neutral expressions.

  • Two young women standing on farm fields during sunset, holding hands, wearing dresses, with farm buildings in the background.

  • Silhouette of a woman with long hair standing outdoors at sunset, wearing a floral dress.

  • A woman with long hair sitting by a pond or small lake during sunset, wearing a floral dress, with sunlight reflecting on the water.

  • A young woman with closed eyes and a peaceful expression standing outdoors in a field with a partly cloudy sky and visible moon.

  • A girl in a white dress walking near railroad tracks at dusk, with damaged structures and a tilted utility pole in the background.

  • A young woman with long hair wearing a floral dress and platform shoes standing outdoors on a dirt path, with grass and a white building, fence, and horse trailer in the background.

  • A woman in a white dress standing in front of a fenced area with black and white cows in the background on a farm.

  • Two young women with long hair, one with blonde hair in a white dress and the other with brown hair in a floral dress, leaning against a tree outdoors during sunset.

  • A woman with long hair wearing a white dress and a heart-shaped necklace standing outdoors during sunset.

  • A young woman with long, light brown hair and green eyes, holding her face with both hands, wearing rings and a nose ring, looking contemplative.

  • Two women dancing or twirling outdoors during sunset, wearing dresses, one in a floral gown and the other in a white dress with puffy sleeves, in a grassy rural area.

  • A person wearing a floral dress climbing a tree during sunset in an open field.

  • Two young women with long hair, one with blonde and one with brown, playing on a swing set in a backyard, smiling and enjoying the sunny day. The blonde is standing, holding the swing ropes, while the brown-haired woman is sitting on the swing. The background features a white house with a yellow door and green bushes.

  • Two women crouching by a lake, looking at the water and grass. Their reflection is visible in the water, creating an inverted mirror image.

  • A young woman in a white dress and cowboy boots walking along a rural path at sunset with green fields and trees in the background.

A blue star with the words "Chiang Mai, Thailand" written in lime green text.
  • Pickup truck loaded with bunches of green bananas parked outdoors with small wooden huts and green trees in the background.

    "Banana Business"

  • Close-up of an elephant's face showing wrinkles, skin texture, and part of its trunk.

    "Skin Full of Memories"

  • Street food market with vendors preparing and serving food, people ordering, colorful umbrellas, and lush green trees in the background.

    "Street Style"

  • A serene landscape with a lake, forested hills, and mountains in the background, under a yellowish sky.

    “A Morning Made of Light”

  • A small, fenced garden area with lush green plants and palm trees, with a white bench inside. Overhead, there are several black wires crossing in front.

    "Concrete Jungle"

  • An elderly male artist wearing a striped shirt and a wide-brimmed hat, seated with his back to the camera, drawing a portrait of a young girl and a boy on a large piece of paper. The artist is using a pencil or charcoal, and there are in-progress sketches on other sheets of paper nearby. The scene is in a busy art event or exhibit with people standing around.

    “The Art of Seeing”

  • A woman selling grilled dumplings and fresh corn on the cob at a market stall.

    "Dumpling"

  • A person browsing a large pile of gold rings and jewelry at a marketplace or jewelry stand.

    "Gold Rush"

  • Two women shopping at an outdoor market, one woman in a floral dress with a face mask, and the other in a purple apron, holding a piece of fruit and examining it.

    "Old Friends"

  • A person wearing a green shirt, striped straw hat, and striped slippers standing next to a large elephant in a rustic outdoor setting with thatched roof structures and greenery.

    "Snack Time"

  • An older woman with glasses and earrings is using a tool to carve or etch a black image of a bear's face on a piece of material, possibly wood or rubber, at a table with a green cutting mat and wood shavings.

    “Hands That Remember”

  • A man playing the violin on a busy street at dusk with market stalls and people in the background.

    “A Song for Strangers”

  • Close-up of a baby elephant nursing from its mother in a muddy water environment.

    “Her Whole World”

  • A young girl in pink and green clothing with orange rain boots petting an elephant while two women watch.

    "Blessed are the Brave in Red Boots"

  • Beach huts with straw roofs along a lakeshore, backed by trees and misty mountains.

    “Bamboo Dreams”

  • Person wearing a blue plaid shirt, blue patterned jacket, and a wide-brimmed hat covered with a cartoon bear print, sitting with hands clasped, near a small table and some supplies in the background.

    "A Summer Stitch"

  • Three elephants standing behind a wooden fence on a dirt ground with trees in the background.

    "Gentle Giants"

  • People engaging in an activity at a zoo, with elephants and visitors in the background.

    “Little Hands, Big Work”

Pink star-shaped sign with handwritten text that reads "Claude Monet's home + gardens, Giverny, France" in black ink.
  • Two elderly people taking a selfie in a lush garden filled with various colorful flowers and green plants.

    “Not Their First Garden”

  • An art gallery room decorated with various paintings, a table covered with a decorative cloth, a vase with peacock feathers, and framed photographs and sculptures.

    "What the Room Remembers"

  • “Forgotten Things Still Float”

  • Small green wooden footbridge over a stream in a lush garden with various green plants and trees.

    "Somewhere Between"

  • A pink tulip among various colorful flowers and green foliage in a garden.

    “Touched by Morning”

  • A narrow garden pathway lined with colorful flowers and green plants, with houses partially visible in the background surrounded by trees.

    "Almost Home"

  • A house with green shutters and a green door, with a staircase leading up to it, surrounded by a garden with pink tulips and various other flowers.

    "April Grew Fast Here"

  • An older woman with curly gray hair and glasses sitting on a green bench in a flower garden, surrounded by colorful blooming flowers and greenery.

    “The Pause Between Blooms”

  • A green wheelbarrow filled with garden debris in a lush, colorful garden with blooming flowers and trees.

    “Quiet Work”

Pink star with handwritten text 'VITA IN ITALIA' and an arrow pointing downward.
  • A soccer field with a person walking on it, surrounded by a fence, with a body of water and a mountain covered with trees in the background, and a streetlamp on the right.

    “Where the Game Meets the Sea”, Monterosso, Cinque Terre

  • "Colori stanchi", Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre

  • Several small boats, some covered with blue and white striped fabric, are lined up on a sandy beach near the water. There are a couple of chairs and a black object on the sand, with a calm ocean in the background under a clear sky.

    "What Are We Waiting For?", Manarola, Cinque Terre

  • Coastal cliffside with stairs and walkway, people sitting and walking near the water, boats in the water, hillside homes, and mountains in the background.

    "Abbiamo seguito il sole", Monterosso, Cinque Terre

  • Colorful building with green window shutters and balconies, some with laundry hanging, and cafes with umbrellas at street level in a European town.

    "Meet Me at Home", Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre

  • People walking along a docked row of small boats, with outdoor dining and stone buildings in the background.

    "We Followed the Crowd", Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre

  • Small boats moored near a rocky breakwater in a harbor with calm water.

    "A Float", Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre

  • A decorative display of wine bottles, olive oil bottles, and packaged food items arranged on a large wooden barrel outside a store, with a blackboard sign advertising American breakfast options.

    "For Later", Manarola, Cinque Terre

  • "Oggi l’ho guardata da sola", Firenze

  • A black and white photo of a beach with four people walking along the shoreline and one person swimming in the water. There are mountains in the background with some buildings and parked cars at the base.

    "Like a Memory", Monterosso, Cinque Terre

  • A narrow canal with two boats, one with a red cover, between old brick buildings with windows and green shutters in Venice, Italy.

    "Troppo silenzio", Venezia

  • A marble sculpture of a muscular man with a beard, partially draped in cloth, standing atop a rocky base in a colonnade setting. Several waves and mythical figures are at the base, with columns and an inscribed arch in the background.

    "There's Always Someone Watching", Roma

  • A woman with a yellow purse holding a pink umbrella standing at the entrance of a brick church under a religious sculpture above the door.

    "Call Me By Your Name & I'll Call You By Mine", Cremona

  • Close-up of the ancient stone exterior of the Roman Colosseum showing arches and columns against a clear blue sky.

    "No Rush", Roma

  • Two women walking along a narrow cobblestone street in a colorful European town with yellow and beige buildings, potted plants on balconies, and signs advertising an ice cream shop and other businesses.

    "Friends Forever", Diamante

  • People relaxing on a pebbled beach under blue and white striped umbrellas, swimming and enjoying the water with the sun reflecting off the ocean.

    "Diamanti", Diamante

Star-shaped paper with handwritten message that says "I ♥ NYC" with a red heart symbol.
  • People skating inside an indoor ice rink, some using skate aids, with a glass barrier around the rink.

    "Everyone, Everywhere, All At Once”

  • A man riding a bicycle crosses a street with a pedestrian crosswalk in an urban area. There are several signs on a pole including 'Passenger Cars Only' and 'NYC Security Camera'. A food cart is on the sidewalk behind him, and buildings, trees, and parked vehicles are visible in the background.

    "Passing Through"

  • Black and white photo of a cityscape showing a building under construction with scaffolding surrounding it.

    “The City Is Never Done”

  • A black-and-white photo of an urban street scene showing a woman and a young girl crossing the road. The woman has short light-colored hair and is wearing a striped shirt, carrying a backpack. The girl is holding the woman's hand and wearing a dark dress. In the background, there are buildings with multiple windows and some trees. There are also vehicles, including a black SUV, a small three-wheeled vehicle, and a bicycle. A traffic light is visible on the left side of the image.

    "After School Hours"

  • A young girl wearing a space-themed helmet and a dress with nautical patterns, standing on a scooter on a leaf-covered ground near a crosswalk, with an adult nearby.

    “Tiny Astronaut”

  • A person ice skating at an indoor ice rink with a large statue of a figure from a fountain in the background.

    “Just Me and Him”

  • Two men dressed as toy soldiers or drummer boys standing outside a shop entrance, one smiling and waving.

    "Tin Soldiers"

  • A black and white photo of a street scene with a woman in the foreground, her back turned, with dark hair tied with bows, and the Brooklyn Bridge in the background.

    "My Girl, Sarah"

  • A person makes a peace sign with their hand in the foreground, with an outdoor public space scene in the background. There are multiple people, some standing and some sitting, and a woman with white hair is sitting on the ground, using her phone.

    "Conversations and Cigarettes"