Photo of the Day

August 29, 2019

Resting Pose

A ballerina takes a quiet moment at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, Germany. The school has been around since the 18th century, educating some of the most well-known German artists. This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at @natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo.com/yourshot for the latest submissions and news about the community.
Photograph by Pascal Mueller, National Geographic Your Shot

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