The editors of Smithsonian magazine have just announced the 50 finalists in their 9th annual photo contest. The competition has five categories: Americana, The Natural World, People, Altered Images, and Travel. Be sure to visit the contest page at Smithsonian.com to see all the finalists make sure you vote for this year's Reader's Choice winner.
Here is a selection of some of the finalists:
Here is a selection of some of the finalists: