The Smithsonian Magazine just announces the finalists of their hotly contested 2017 photo contest. There are 48,000 submissions from photographers in 155 countries and territories. From dynamic portraits to breathtaking landscapes, 60 images are selected and announced on their website. Now, the Readers’ Choice winner is open and you can vote for your favorite photo on their site. One vote per user per day and the voting runs through 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on March 26. Take a look at some of the finalists and don’t forget to show your support by voting for that photo.
1. Affection, Natural World Finalist
2. Joy, Natural World Finalist
3. Sardines In The Sun, Natural World Finalist
4. Bear And Salmon, Natural World Finalist
5. The Window, Natural World Finalist
6. Umbrella Market, Travel Finalist
7. Making Incense, Travel Finalist