Photo of the Day
July 1, 2017
Shadow Boxing
Your Shot photographer Rick Bergstrom watched these boxers train in Old Havana while waiting for the perfect moment. "I was captivated by how they moved in and out of the sunlight, creating shadows while being in the bright sunlight at the same time," he says. "I finally got this shot with the one man in complete shadow, back-lit against the yellow wall, while his opponent was in the sun, his sweaty back glistening in the light." 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.
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