Carnival season is coming, when colorful, costumed celebrations take place across the globe, from Mardi Gras to Maslenitsa. Of course, in many places, it’s simply called “Carnival,” so that’s what we named our gallery, too.

Consider this week’s free images – Lola Tsvetaeva‘s exotic feather vector and Martin Benik‘s mysterious masked woman – your official invitation to the festivities.

Add them to your collection, then dream up some party themes of your own with our full Carnival Lightbox. It’s got everything you need, from glamour and intrigue to goofy good times.

See you at the party!

These images are available for free download until Sunday, 1/27 at 11:59 pm.

With Valentine’s Day on the way, we just can’t hide our affection anymore, and our “Heart to Heart” gallery has all the images to prove it. Whether you’re looking for a literal expression of adoration or something more figurative, you’ll find it there.

Consider this week’s free images our love notes to you: Andreka‘s soaring heart balloon and Anastasiia Kucherenko‘s vintage-inspired heart pattern are yours to grab and keep. (Just treat them right.)

And once you’re feeling the emotion too, check out the full “Heart to Heart” Lightbox, where you’ll find that most vital of organs depicted in a myriad of fanciful ways, perfect to set the tone for any holiday love letters — or labors of love — of your own.

Love (naturally).

These images are available for free download until Sunday, 1/20 at 11:59 pm.

Behold, the most famous vampire of all time!

Download Count Dracula by Shutterstock contributor Alexandra Petruk. Act fast, this image will only be available for free download until next Tuesday, September 18.

Mind or leaf blowing? You decide. Download Leaves Wave Optical Art by Shutterstock contributor Atypeek Design. Act fast, this optical illusion will only be available for free download until next Tuesday, September 11.

Download Floral Pattern Seamless by Shutterstock contributor LenLis. Act fast, this black and white vector will only be available for free download until next Tuesday, September 4. For more beautiful black and white images check out this week’s featured lightbox, Chiaroscuro.

Get ready for back to school season with this week’s free stock vector, Color Pencil Seamless by Shutterstock contributor Mystel. Available for free download until next Tuesday, August 21.

Download this week’s free stock vector, Trendy Sunglasses by Shutterstock contributor Alice. Available for free download until next Tuesday, August 14.

Download this week’s free stock vector, Triathlon Athlete Swimmer by Shutterstock contributor Patrimonio Designs Limited. Available for free download until next Tuesday, August 7.

Download this week’s free stock vector, Damask Wallpaper by Shutterstock contributor newyear2008. Available for free download until next Tuesday, June 31.

Tweet, tweet! Download this week’s free stock vector, Birds on a Wire by Shutterstock contributor Debra Hughes. These birds of a feather will flock freely together until next Tuesday, July 24.