In June alone, 90,661 new visuals landed on Unsplash. From an action-packed rodeo to candid moments in nature, Unsplash contributors reminded us what happens when you set creativity free. Dive into 20 of the month’s most unforgettable submissions.

“The view from Schäfler is one of Switzerland's most iconic landscapes. You'd think there's nothing new left to see. But every time I return to this place, it feels different. The changing light, the colors, the mood. Every sunset tells its own story. Sometimes, the greatest adventures aren't about finding new places, but about seeing familiar ones with new eyes.” — Pascal Debrunner 🇨🇭

“While photographing Market Cycles at i Light Singapore 2026, an unexpected couple stepped into the frame. Their quiet presence transformed the scene into a story of companionship.” — Truong Tuyet Ly 🇻🇳

“Soapy slippery slides on sunshiny days! If you see this photo, it's a sign you need to go for a swim.” — Michael McKay 🇨🇦

“In June 2026, I took a road trip down Hwy 395; if you know, you know,  one of the stops was Trona Pinnacles. I set up camp, made a fire and waited for sunset and the stars to come out. This spot never disappoints.” — Stephen Leonardi 🇺🇸

“I’d just flown in to Bozeman, Montana, for a wedding — but of course had to go to a rodeo first. I was fortunate to have the sun setting behind the action, creating dramatic lighting for this image. Bottom line: the horse won!” — Tim Mossholder 🇺🇸

“I took this picture while wandering my new home island, Rügen. There is something magical about moving to another place because you will see so many new things and instead of travelling further you have enough time and room to look at some things differently.” — Max Böhme 🇩🇪 

“Here's another fairly typical globular cluster, Messier 12 (M12), also known as the Gumball Globular Cluster. It contains a relatively loose concentration of approximately 200,000 stars and lies about 16,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus.” — Steve Busch 🇺🇸

“A close-up of the Strawberry Moon, captured to show its texture, craters, and quiet presence in the night sky.” — Dmytro Koplyk 🇺🇸

“At the end of the day, I happened to see hundreds of believers carrying a long robe toward a giant stupa. Curious, I decided to follow them. The Kanchuka offering in Sri Lanka is a beautiful ritual in which devotees wrap a ceremonial robe around a stupa believed to contain relics of the Buddha. Rather than offering the robe directly to the Buddha, they offer it to the stupa itself. Families gather around the stupa until late in the evening, sharing food, chatting, and spending time together. I never imagined I’d be lucky enough to witness such a meaningful tradition, and I felt incredibly privileged to be there.” — Timothy Cohen, 🇧🇪

“This photo was taken at the Balloon Fest in Trento; the goal was to make the hot air balloons feel light and soft, as if they could fly out of the frame. I tried using the natural dark setting to simplify the image and make the subject stand out, while the warm glow of the flame gave it a natural lift towards the sky.” — Miraxh Tereziu 🇮🇹

“A gentle portrait of care: a steady hand guiding an elder's, framed by blooming flowers symbolizing dignity, growth, and quiet support.” — Fadhil Sanad 🇮🇩

"It was my last day at Carnegie Mellon University. I was walking around the campus to capture it on film one last time. As I was crossing the bridge to leave, I noticed the love locks lined up perfectly with University Hall in the background, opposite the setting sun. Standing there, taking this shot felt like a true last goodbye.” — Bhargav Panchal 🇮🇳 🇺🇸

“Framed by a dark arch, I was inspired by the Taj Mahal's immense size, scale, grandeur, and unexpected peacefulness, despite how busy it was” — Jivan Garcha 🇨🇦

“What the Storm Left Standing: Some things don't survive by being strong. They survive by having nowhere else to be. The storm doesn't ask if you're ready. The roots don't ask either. Between the last thing that broke you and the next thing coming... There is always this. A moment of green. A moment of still. Stand in it. While it lasts.” — Mehrab Sium 🇧🇩

“I bought fossils online. Modern technology delivering something ancient inspired a yin-yang composition about duality and the passage of time.” — Victoria Dokukina 🇬🇪

“Actually, I was rather nervous this morning. Travelling all night to see the sunrise at Mount Bromo, with new camera gear I wasn't fully accustomed to, knowing this was a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Luckily, it turned out alright. The weather conditions were good. As the first light came, this otherworldly landscape unfolded and kept evolving, revealing new details every minute as the light changed. It was a majestic experience.” — Rowan Heuvel 🇳🇱

“Iceland in winter is both beautiful and brutal. I’m always drawn to unique details instead of the “standard" perspective.” — Rafael Peier 🇨🇭

“One afternoon, I was strolling around Yogyakarta, Indonesia. We were going shopping for clothes for my wife. We saw a shop at the end of the street, and uniquely, it had a cafe on its rooftop. From there, we could see the beauty of Yogyakarta in the afternoon. It certainly had a romantic atmosphere. So that's a little bit of the story behind that illustration” — Rizki Ardia 🇮🇩

“A frame from a broader animation. I was experimenting to find a technical solution for an air-wrapped sphere effect inside a water droplet.” — Rostislav Uzunov 🇷🇺

“Actually went to Skomer with my sister - both obsessed with puffins and wanted to spend time waiting for the right moment - parents returning to feed their young with sand eels. ” — Don Coombez 🇬🇧

See you in a month when we take a look back on July!👋 (Psst, want to make the next round-up? Include a description with your submission.)