Stunning Hi-Res Photos From Smithsonian Magazine’s Annual Photo Contest

The editors of Smithsonian magazine have just announced the 50 finalists in their 9th annual photo contest. They’ve kindly allowed me to share several of the final contenders below, including some amazing images from each of the competition’s five categories: Americana, The Natural World, People, Altered Images, and Travel.

View the photos HERE

 

Bangkok Underwater – High Res Photos

The Atlantic presents 42 photos of flooding in Thailand.

Heavy monsoon rains have been drenching Southeast Asia since mid-July, causing mudslides and widespread flooding. The deluge has now reached Bangkok, with rising water and associated problems affecting most of the city’s 10 million residents. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said that parts of the capital could be inundated by up to 1.5 meters of water and remain flooded for up to a month.

View photos HERE.

 

2011 World Series – St.Louis Cardinals Wallpaper

Hi Res (1920 x 1080) wallpaper available HERE or HERE.

50 Years Ago – 1961 In High Res Pictures

The Atlantic presents an excellent collection of high resolution photographs. All of them are of the news makers of 1961.

Check out the photos HERE.