Post submissions to ADAY photography project

The massive photography project aims to capture snapshots from across the globe on May 15. These are shots submitted by Washington Post photographers.

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May 15, 2012

Joey Bowen of Jessie Taylor Seafood checks on crabs cooked in a steamer pot at the Maine Avenue Fish Market or "the Wharf" in Washington. Bowen describes working around the steamer pots as "hot, very hot".

Matt McClain / For The Washington Post

May 15, 2012

Kari Luther Rosbeck, left, Lisa Moss, center, and Steven Roberds, right, use their mobile phone devices to connect with the office and family in The Crypt of the U.S. Capitol in Washington. The three, who work for the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, were in D.C. to attend a congressional briefing on Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. It's a genetic disorder which causes tumors in all of the body's vital organs.

Linda Davidson / The Washington Post

May 15, 2012

Tourists climb the steps at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.

Ricky Carioti / The Washington Post

May 15, 2012

Nathan Astudillo, left, and playmate Marisol Turpin-Valdes, both 2, jump in the mud puddles at Lincoln Park in Washington, D.C. The early morning thunderstorm provided a lasting play puddle in the afternoon. The children's mothers planned to let them play in the water, saying they were going to get dirty anyway. They even brought a change of clothes.

Linda Davidson / The Washington Post

May 15, 2012

The Washington Nationals mascot, Screech, messes around with "Sailors of the Year" who were being honored prior to game action against the San Diego Padres in Washington.

Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post

May 15, 2012

A young Washington Nationals fan watches the players warm up prior to a game.

Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post

Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) runs the outfield as the Nationals play the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park.

Jonathan Newton / WASHINGTON POST

May 15, 2012

Art of Fire artist Josh Ries works with molten glass as he creates a piece of glassware art for a gallery in Laytonsville, Md.

Katherine Frey / The Washington Post

May 15, 2012

Carlos is a busy sign painter in Nogales, Mexico. He's painting a sign for a pharmacy that sells medications at a reduced rate.

Michael S. Williamson / The Washington Post

May 15, 2012

Wigs on display in the store front of Esther's Beauty, on Georgia Ave., in Silver Spring, Md. This photo was captured with an iPhone.

Bonnie Jo Mount / The Washington Post

May 15, 2012

LaTrail Billings, 4, second from right, holds tightly to Chanelle Bonner, right, while Walter Daniels, center, and Samantha Christian with daughter, Madison Christian, 1, visit the Maine Avenue Fish Market or "the Wharf" in Washington, D.C.

Matt McClain / For The Washington Post

May 15, 2012

Jesus Rios has been playing songs by request on the streets of Nogales, Mexico for 55 years. Most of his customers are young men who want to impress women by having him play a popular love song. Here he plays "Sabor A Miel" one of the more common requests. Translation is loosely "Feelings for my Honey." The price for locals averages about $1 U.S. dollar while for tourists it is $4.

Michael S. Williamson / The Washington Post

May 15, 2012

Street vendors set up their kiosk on K Street NW in Washington, D.C., preparing to make the day's first sales after a heavy morning rain.

Marlon Correa / The Washington Post

May 15, 2012

Tourists enjoy the view at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Ricky Carioti / The Washington Post

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