“Touring the Koko-en Gardens adjacent to the Himeji castle was an unexpected highlight of our visit”, wrote Jeff Solar, 64, of Silver Spring, Md., about his trip to Japan. “The fall colors were outstanding and the gardens were both amazing and a bargain (just a few Yen added to the cost of the Himeji Castle admission)”. (Photo by Jeff Solar/2017 Washington Post Travel Photo Contest)

Cardi B accepts the top rap song award for “I Like It” at the Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Photo)

Large waves break at Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast,, Queensland, Australia, 05 June 2016. Recent wild weather unleashed heavy rainfalls, powerful winds and abnormally high tides in Southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales. (Photo by Dan Peled/EPA)

People take a selfie as the sun sets over Manhattan aligned exactly with the streets in a phenomenon known as “Manhattanhenge”, in New York City, U.S., July 11, 2016. (Photo by Mark Kauzlarich/Reuters)

Mayon Volcano spews ash and lava in the town of Daraga, Albay province, Philippines, 25 January 2018. Mayon volcano located in eastern Philippines and active over the last 10 days spewed fresh lava and ash while the number of evacuees exceeded 60 thousand in the face of the threat of an even more potent explosion. The Philippines, which currently has 23 active volcanoes, is situated on the so-called 'Pacific Ring of Fire', an area known for its intense seismic activity which extends from the west coast of the American continent to New Zealand, Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia. (Photo by Francis R. Malasig/EPA/EFE)

Covered body is seen at the site of missile strike downtown Kyiv, Ukraine, October 10, 2022. Ukrainian officials report that at least eight people were killed and 24 wounded in the Ukrainian capital. (Photo by Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters)

A regional train passes fog-covered fields in Wehrheim near Frankfurt, Germany, early Friday, October 7, 2022. (Photo by Michael Probst/AP Photo)

Dramatic thunder and lightning striking Portsmouth in Hampshire, South East England last night, July 9, 2023, captured from the Isle of Wight. (Photo by Jamie Russell/Bournemouth News)