Surfer Coco Ho photographed beneath a wave
A diver following a guideline through a cave in the Bahamas
Alex Honnold climbs Half Dome in Yosemite.
A diver exploring a bed of deepwater whip coral off the coast of Japan
The sun sets over the west shoulder of Everest and Nuptse.
A pair of kayakers paddling above a coral bloom off of Maui
A climber navigating sharp pinnacles of limestone in Madagascar
A tent belonging to the expedition team on the rim of the Nyirangongo volcano
Renan Ozturk slacklining over the Gavea Stone in Rio de Janeiro
Bodhnath Stupa in Kathmandu
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Underwater SurferSurfer Coco Ho is momentarily suspended weightless between the ocean's surface and the shallow reef. (This photo and caption were submitted to Your Shot.) What Made This a Photo of the Day The challenge for May's adventure-themed Photo of the Day was finding shots that represented a wide array of activities while also standing alone as compelling images. This shot of surfer Coco Ho fit the bill perfectly. The choice of black and white focuses our attention on the primary elements of the frame—the motion of the water and graceful movement of the surfer as she swims to the surface. The effect is at once ethereal and corporeal. —Alexa Keefe, Photo of the Day editor
Photograph by Tony Heff, My Shot

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