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Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest

Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest
There were over 26,500 entries by photographers from 93 different countries. The photo editors have now whittled down their list, picking ten finalists in each of these categories - Natural World, Travel, People, Americana, Altered Images and Mobile. Now it's up to you to decide who will be the Reader's Choice winner. From now till March 30, on Smithsonian's website, you can vote for on your favorite photo, helping to decide on who will receive the $500 cash prize. Above Photo: Anne Marcom
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest
This amazing capture of a snake devouring a frog, by photographer Nicolas Reusens, is just one of sixty incredible photos that have been selected as finalists in Smithsonian.com's 12th Annual Photo Contest.
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All winners will be announced on March 31, at which time Smithsonian.com will be opening up their 13th Annual Photo Contest. Be inspired and start taking your prize-worthy photos now.
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest Photo: Anthony Smith
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest Photo: Pham Ty
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest Photo: Hoang Long Ly
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest Photo: Ray Collins
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest Photo: Eng Siong Yeo
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest Photo: Ramesh Chandar
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest Photo: Bhaskar Sur
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest
Photo: Kevin Morgans
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest Photo: Nhiem Hoang
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest Photo: Michel Labrecque
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest Photo: Kristhian Castro
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest Photo: David Huamani Bedoya
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest Photo: Libby Zhang
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest Photo: Frank Miles Richert
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest Photo: Lorenzo Mittiga
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest Photo: Az Jackson
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest Photo: Ellie Davies
Spectacular Photographs from 20 Finalists of the Smithsonian Photo Contest Photo: Olivier Douliery
 Photo: Anne Marcom
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