The 15th Annual Smithsonian.com Photo Contest by Smithsonian has just announced the finalists. This year they received over 48,000 submissions from 155 countries and territories.
Smithsonian will announce the winners on March 27th. You can vote for your favorite photos on their site. Below are 10 of our favorite photos from this year.

Lion’s Mane Jellyfish
Bear and Salmon

Sardines in the Sun

Boatman

Yaks Beside Pangong Lake

Making Incense

Red Chili Pepper Pickers

Swimming

The King
