Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/photo-contest-featured-photographer/RSS feed for Smithsonian Photo Contest GalleriesenFri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +000015 Kitten Photos That Will Make You Feel as Warm and Fuzzy as the Tiny Felines Themselveshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/15-kitten-photos-that-will-make-you-feel-as-warm-and-fuzzy-as-the-tiny-felines-themselves-180989111/These moments from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest highlight curious kittens from around the worldFri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/15-kitten-photos-that-will-make-you-feel-as-warm-and-fuzzy-as-the-tiny-felines-themselves-180989111/Verdant Beauty, Wide-Open Spaces, Elegant Architecture: Have a Look at 15 Photos That Show Why Central Park Is the Lifeblood of Manhattanhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/verdant-beauty-wide-open-spaces-elegant-architecture-have-a-look-at-15-photos-that-show-why-central-park-is-the-lifeblood-of-manhattan-180989067/At the center of the concrete jungle, the green expanse provides New York with a real retreat to natureFri, 10 Jul 2026 14:25:23 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/verdant-beauty-wide-open-spaces-elegant-architecture-have-a-look-at-15-photos-that-show-why-central-park-is-the-lifeblood-of-manhattan-180989067/July 4 Is Always a Star-Spangled-Banner Day for Old Glory. Celebrate With These 15 Images of the American Flaghttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/july-4-is-always-a-star-spangled-banner-day-for-old-glory-celebrate-with-these-15-images-of-the-american-flag-180989053/Nothing symbolizes the promise of the nation like the stars and stripes flapping valiantly in the blue sky. As we approach the country’s 250th anniversary, this collection offers a moment of reflectionFri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/july-4-is-always-a-star-spangled-banner-day-for-old-glory-celebrate-with-these-15-images-of-the-american-flag-180989053/You’ll Be More Than Amused by These 15 Photos of Theme Parks. Their Electrifying Attractions Will Have Your Heart Racing Before You Even Set Foot on a Ridehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/youll-be-more-than-just-amused-by-these-15-photos-of-theme-parks-their-electrifying-attractions-will-have-your-heart-racing-before-you-even-set-foot-on-a-ride-180989008/These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest remind us that amusement parks have entertained generations of thrill-seekersFri, 26 Jun 2026 12:01:38 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/youll-be-more-than-just-amused-by-these-15-photos-of-theme-parks-their-electrifying-attractions-will-have-your-heart-racing-before-you-even-set-foot-on-a-ride-180989008/To See the Magnificence and Majesty of Machu Picchu Without the Hike, Check Out These Amazing Imageshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/to-see-the-magnificence-and-majesty-of-machu-picchu-without-the-hike-check-out-these-amazing-images-180988959/More than a million people make the arduous ascent to this wonder of the world each year. And most of them bring cameras, so even those who can't make it are in luck.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:52:50 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/to-see-the-magnificence-and-majesty-of-machu-picchu-without-the-hike-check-out-these-amazing-images-180988959/These 15 Stunning Photos Invite You to Take a Peek at the People, Places and Cultural Legacy of Picturesque Portugalhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/these-15-stunning-photos-invite-you-to-take-a-peek-at-the-people-places-and-cultural-legacy-of-picturesque-portugal-180988936/With its vibrant hues, vast landscapes and a venerable history, there’s much to love about the coastal countryFri, 12 Jun 2026 13:30:01 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/these-15-stunning-photos-invite-you-to-take-a-peek-at-the-people-places-and-cultural-legacy-of-picturesque-portugal-180988936/See 15 Inspiring Images of Americans’ Accomplishments in Space Exploration That Will Have You Reaching for the Starshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/see-15-inspiring-images-of-americans-accomplishments-in-space-exploration-that-will-have-you-reaching-for-the-stars-180988822/These photographs from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show the many ways that the nation’s brightest minds explore the great beyond with crewed spacecraft, rockets and space stations.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:43:25 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/see-15-inspiring-images-of-americans-accomplishments-in-space-exploration-that-will-have-you-reaching-for-the-stars-180988822/You’re Guaranteed to Spot at Least One Gorgeous Giraffe in Each of These 15 Stunning and Awe-Inspiring Imageshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/youre-guaranteed-to-spot-at-least-one-gorgeous-giraffe-in-each-of-these-15-stunningly-awe-inspiring-images-180988838/With their singular coats, naturally craning collars and elegant gait, these skyscraping mammals can’t help but attract sightseers to their neck of the woodsFri, 29 May 2026 11:59:42 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/youre-guaranteed-to-spot-at-least-one-gorgeous-giraffe-in-each-of-these-15-stunningly-awe-inspiring-images-180988838/From the Shining Seas to the Sandy Sahara, These 15 Photographs Showcase the Sensational Scenery of Moroccohttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/from-the-shining-seas-to-the-sandy-sahara-these-15-photographs-showcase-the-sensational-scenery-of-morocco-180988770/This selection of Smithsonian Photo Contest submissions amount to a stunning virtual tour of the Mediterranean nation that includes camels and cats, medina markets and mosquesFri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/from-the-shining-seas-to-the-sandy-sahara-these-15-photographs-showcase-the-sensational-scenery-of-morocco-180988770/