Top 20 Images on Unsplash from November 2025

In November, Unsplash welcomed a whopping 110,000 new images. We handpicked 20 amazing submissions from the bunch, each with its own story to tell.

“I wanted to make a composition of a fantasy. I was imagining a decorated tree surrounded by trees covered in snow, and the camera view is centred, so that it looks a little bit parallel. Also, I ensure the atmosphere is foggy and snowy to create a romantic and chill vibe. It might sound funny, but I wanted to create the experience of walking with a loved one, holding hands, and listening to Ed Sheeran's 'Perfect'. It's a moment worth living. ” — Jigar Panchal 🇮🇳

“While watching a competition from the sidelines at the military in Boekelo, where the best riders from around the world compete, I was trying to create a motion-blurred picture to capture the harmony between horse and rider. After many attempts, this was the final shot!” —  David Geneugelijk 🇳🇱

“These sand tufas near Mono Lake, California, are very small, maybe 1-2 feet tall, so the camera was practically on the ground to give it the illusion that it's much larger. Oh, and the blood moon was just the icing on top!” — Sean Pierce 🇺🇸

“Life in the desert is a teacher. It shows that beauty can live in silence. Every grain of sand carries a story of patience. You survive not by fighting the heat, but by flowing with it. The emptiness is not loneliness; it’s clarity. Here, there are no distractions, only truth. You learn to value every drop, every breath, every shadow. In the desert, you understand that strength is quiet. And that even in the harshest place, light always finds a way.” —  Slava Jamm 🇺🇸

“I confess a love for minimalist images and nature photography; combining both is not always easy. While travelling in Western Australia, I approached a group of five pelicans on a nearby jetty that seemed unbothered by my presence. While Pelicans are relatively large birds, I also consider them graceful. This close-up portrait eliminates all distractions, focusing on their intricate details and gorgeous coloring. Slightly desaturating the image simplifies and softens the portrait, which I feel helps to convey their graceful nature.” —  Rod Long, 🇦🇺

“This image is significant to me. Created in the same month as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, it portrays a faceless girl pulled into herself. Shot in studio with the first model I ever worked with, it reflects fragility and silent struggle.” —  Samuele Giglio 🇮🇹

“I was lucky enough to chance upon this shot on my trip to Canyonlands during sunset! I believe it reflects the immensity, stillness, and the overwhelming beauty of the national park. ” — Samuel Quek 🇸🇬

"View of Chicago skyline after the sun sets. View of Sears (Willis) Tower, Trump Tower, Aon Center, and Michigan Ave." – Matthias Cooper 🇺🇸

"Backstage photo for the music video "Le Million" - Teme Tan (2023). Shot on film - Ilford XP2" – Céline Cao 🇧🇪

“The best camera is the one you have with you. This image proves it: I captured Barcelona’s Hotel Porta Fira with my iPhone on the way to a trade show. Its hypnotic red façade drew me in, and converting it to black and white made the pattern stand out even more” — Kevin Bessat 🇫🇷

“Shot on film in a Brussels studio for Kari Bee’s ‘Tunnel Vision’ video, this photo reflects how music and photography meet in my life. I began as her music PR, and she later invited me to capture fleeting backstage moments and the quiet magic behind the scenes.” — Céline Cao 🇧🇪

“I recently moved from San Francisco to a small beach town just south of the city and had been exploring some of the local beaches when I came across this particular beach at the end of the day, where the beautiful sunset provided some great contrast and light to the area. ” —  Kellen Riggin 🇺🇸

“Colorful painting of a tomato slice on toast, featuring vibrant reds and yellows with spots of black seeds, set against a black background.” —  Ibtihel Ben Salah,

“Two Alpine ibex rest on a grassy slope above Interlaken. Their curved horns rise against a clear sky, a quiet moment in the high meadows of the Bernese Alps.” — Thierry Lemaitre 🇨🇦

“This image captures a surreal, playful contrast between formality and spontaneity. I wanted to explore how control and chaos coexist, so I combined a suit, running water, and layered sunglasses to create a cinematic, spontaneous moment that feels both absurd and strangely honest.” —  Maximus Mazar 🇺🇦

“Captured in the quiet countryside of Korea, this image shows the full moon rising behind a distant ridge, opposite the setting sun. It lifted slowly into the twilight sky, glowing like a lantern as dusk brushed the horizon with fading warmth.” — Insung Yoon 🇰🇷

“I love nature, I find beauty whenever I take the time to look. Whilst waiting for a Dartford Warbler to show, I noticed the dew on the web, with the backlight highlighting the spider's craftsmanship.” —  Don Coombez 🇬🇧

“I created this illustration as a calm winter moment: a person walking toward a small cabin in the snow. I wanted a clean, minimal scene focused on the landscape and the footsteps leading up the hill.” — David Palma 🇻🇪

“Erasmusbrug, Rotterdam, but not as you know it. A new addition to the Kaleidoscopic photography series, exploring hidden symmetrical patterns unveiled through reflection.” —  Mike Hindle 🇬🇧

“Halloween weekend every year i go to Yosemite for fall color,  and the last sunset of the trip i was walking around the valley floor taking photos chasing light as i looked up  (with my zoom lens)  i seen the moon and framed it with the foreground ... and what's funny my wife was near by and she took same shot and my otter buddy was another spot he took same shot, i seen when he posted them, great minds think alike ” — Leo Visions 🇺🇸

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