15 Pictures That Will Change The Way You See The World – Smithsonian Finalists
A selection from the amazing finalists of the Smithsonian.com’s 12th annual photo contest.
1. This pulse-pounding picture of cheetah cubs hunting a fawn in Tanzania that has you rooting for the cats one moment and the fawn the next:
2. This awe-inspiring photograph of the Manhattan Bridge in fog that finds tranquility in the city that never sleeps:
3. This astonishing shot of a snake swallowing a frog in the rain in Costa Rica that displays beauty can even be found in death:
4. This bright, cheery shot of Palouse, Washington that proves you don’t always need a rain jacket in the Pacific Northwest:
5. This truly insane shot capturing a wave breaking off the coast of Sydney, Australia that makes you feel smaller than you ever have:
6. This astounding shot of the Ba Na Cable Car emerging from the fog in Vietnam displaying how the interaction of mankind and Mother Earth can be astonishing:
7. This black and white shot that conveys the solitude of the White House:
8. This impressive photo that captures the intense geography of the National Library of China in Beijing:
9. This powerful shot of a young Mursi tribe member holding an AK-47 in Ethiopia:
10. This eerie shot of mobula rays swimming off the coast of Baja California, proving that nothing is the same under water:
11. This breathtaking picture of hikers behind the Hollywood Sign in California that will remind you of the power of the human eye:
12. This tranquil shot of a man canoeing on a lake in Minnesota, which will make you want to be alone this very instant:
13. This vivid picture of two Vietnamese women sewing a fishing net, conveying the amazing things people can do with their hands:
14. This eye-catching photograph of a female golden silk orb-weaver on her web in Hong Kong that proves the stuff of nightmares also can be striking in their beauty:
15. And finally, this spectacular shot of the Titcomb Basin in Wyoming that will make you want to quit your job to go hiking RIGHT NOW:
Be sure to check out the Smithsonian Magazine’s site where you can view all 60 finalists and vote for the Reader’s Choice winner!
20 Incredible Shots of Amazing Nature
LANDING IN FOG

UNDERWATER PARK IN AUSTRIA

HURRICANE IN UTAH, THE USA

DUNNES OF THE NAMIB DESERT AT SUNSET

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LADYBIRD IN DEW

BLOOMING LOTUS

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK, THE USA
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RAIN OVER DENVER

LANDSLIDE IN THE VILLAGE KIRANG, ISLE OF SKYE, SCOTLAND

CLOUD OVER THE HURRICANE RIDGE IN SEATTLE

FIELD IN MORAVIA

IK-KIL CAVES ON THE YUCATAN PENINSULA, MEXICO

SUNRISE IN CANYONLANDS

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STORM IN THE CANADIAN PRAIRIES
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MORNING IN THE FIELD

VOLCANO IN HAWAII
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LAKE IN ARIZONA, THE USA

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VATNAJÖKULL GLACIER IN ICELAND

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FLY GEYSER IN NEVADA, THE USA

SUNRISE IN DEATH VALLEY

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25 Photos That Are Impossible to look Indifferently
Birthday gift
Waking baby
Love of neighbor !
These two toddlers who had never met before, just decided to embrace the middle of the airport terminal, though they have not seen.
Kolyma grandmother
Kolyma grandmother resident of Magadan Rufina Korobeinikova bound 300 pairs of warm socks for flood victims. Magadan diocese sent a parcel to Khabarovsk.
My first Gold
Mexican Arnulfo Castor won his first gold medal in swimming at the Paralympic Games.
May God bless all the children’s health!
Respect for these people
Blessing and Ideal Family
Ideal scene from the movie “Yours, Mine and Ours”
Worthily
Old Shepherd
And his assistant.
Found the original
Border
Volleyball on the border of the US and Mexico.
Baby elephant
Elephant in the womb.
Love to you brother!
Would you risk?
Run, Forrest, run!
Teacher with a sense of humor
Perhaps it was all i got!
Home Sweet Home
This is what I saw when I came home from work today 🙂
Here it is, our superhero
Real father
The real father of this jaded old man 4 years he worked at the plow to be able to pay for training his son at the university. On the day of graduation son said he is most proud of the fact that he has a father.
Mom – The one and only
Gave 2/3 liver to save the mother.
Pregnant women can not refuse!
A True friend
Meeting Seas
The northernmost point of Denmark, a place where two seas – the North Sea and the Baltic. Skagen.
Trouble brings!
Laser
One point to rule them all. 🙂
Corey Allen kisses his daughter
Lacey Allen, during the welcoming ceremony at the return home from Afghanistan soldiers Stephen Morton-AP 18 Photos That Will Change The Way You Look At The World
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Fox Found
Belogorskiy monastery, Perm
Two to Tonga
The Village
Sheep Family Portrait
Zhangjiajie National Park, China
Winter White
Winter morning on the river Svisloch Belarus
Speechless
From the Top
Horses in the Highlands
The highest mountain in the Russian Chapel
Chapel of St. Michael the Archangel at the foot of Mount Belukha.
Winter Lodgings … brrr
Trunk Show
Giant Mirrors. Tolbachik volcano, Kamchatka
Summer please hurry up!
12 Ice Hotels That Will Make You Actually LOVE the Cold
1. Icehotel, Sweden:
The hotel that started them all, the Icehotel is the world’s largest and oldest ice hotel. It’s rebuilt every year in December, and nearly everything — from the walls to the beds to the glasses at the bar — is made out of the cold stuff. (Photo via Icehotel Facebook)
2. Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Finland:
Not crazy about the idea of sleeping on an ice bed? Why not go for a cozy igloo surrounded by a stunning Finnish forest instead? (via Kakslauttanen Resort)
3. Hôtel de Glace, Canada:
The themed suites each have their own unique design and ice sculpture within. Colorful lighting really sets the mood, whether you’re relaxing in your room or enjoying one of the numerous spa services. (via Hôtel de Glace)
4. Balea Ice Hotel, Romania:
Extremely secluded, this hotel is accessible only by cable car. If you’re looking for a romantic getaway, this could be the perfect place. But don’t worry about getting bored — there is an ice restaurant, bar and even a chapel (hello, perfect elopement!). (via Balea Hotel)
5. Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, Norway:
You don’t have to worry about going igloo-crazy at this resort. They offer snowmobile safaris with top-quality winter gear to keep you toasty warm as you cruise around the slopes and hunt down the elusive Northern lights. (via Sorrisniva)
6. Snow Village Snow Hotel, Finland:
Setting themselves apart by featuring incredible ice artwork in all 30 of the rooms, the Snow Hotel offers a wide range of arctic activities like dog sledding, visits to reindeer farms, parties at the IceBar and nighttime snowmobile rides. (via Snow Village)
7. Alpeniglu Igloo Village, Austria:
A dozen igloos make up this tiny snow village that’s located in a ski resort in the Alps. You can stay overnight in one of them, explore the extensive art exhibition of ice sculptures or even get married in the incredibly ornate ice chapel. (Photo via Alpeniglu Facebook)
8. Kemi Snow Castle, Finland:
9. Eskimsa Vas, Slovenia:
If remote is your thing, you’ll love the views from this mountaintop retreat. Get ready to ride a cable car up the mountain and then take a snowshoe hike to reach your igloo. After warming up with the house drink, you can partake in lots of activities such as skiing, snowbiking and sledding. (via Eskimsa Vas)
10. Kirkenes Snowhotel, Norway:
From the walls to the furniture to the decorations, this hotel is only ice and snow. But the best part is the pet reindeer. Even adults will be tempted to believe in Santa when confronted with the wet muzzles of Dancer and Prancer. (via Kirkenes Snowhotel)
11. Alpha Resort Tomamu, Japan:
The only ice resort in Japan, Tomamu is rebuilt every year. Not only does the hotel cover the ice tables and ice chairs in sheepskin, but all the guests get complimentary sheepskin clothing that you can take home with you. (via Hoshino Resorts)
12. Iglu-Dorf, Switzerland:
These igloos range in size from doubles to six-person family accommodations, with each one carved out of the ice in a slightly different way. The hotel also offers complimentary nighttime snowshoeing sessions, so you can work up an appetite before enjoying a bowl of cheese fondue at the restaurant. (via Iglu-Dorf)
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