Smithsonian’s 9th Annual Photo Competition: Finalists

1. Kyaw Kyaw Winn in Myanmar.
14,000 plus photographers, 109 countries, 50 finalists. The entries for the Smithsonian’s 9th Annual Photo Competition were spread across five categories: Altered Images, Americana, the Natural World, People, and Travel. Here is a sampling of some of the final shortlisted entries.


These plate-glass negatives were found inside a shoebox by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) in Edinburgh, UK.
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Oldest operating bookstore
I discover TL of a writer and respected intellectual, with a tolerant, global conscience: @GhoshAmitav – tx @Milindo_Taid
Milind never told u but u were my first true inspiration….I almost learnt the guitar watching u play…..thanx for being there
Grt milindo. eachtime want to check out something good on net…know where to go now!
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love ur pics…they are like those moments which u capture in your mind and wished u had a camera right at that moment to capture it…but u actually do capture them :) beautiful…!!!
This is great…..in fact the entire website is a wonderful treasure. thanks sir!
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great blog :)
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Just detected your blog: impressive. wishing you continued inspiration and health.
Hi Milindo, hope you are inspiring many more around you…wherever you are!
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Never thought I’d say this, but it was the most interesting classes I’ve sat in.. and of course, the day you played Sultans of Swing for us. Hope you continue to influence the next generations with your dynamic yet simple teachings.
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Its really good to see you Milindo, with such awesome stuff from you as usual.. loved your blog as well!
Milindo Taid – ace teacher, rockstar guide to my projects at film school, guitarist and photographer too. Really good human being as well
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You are awesome :)
You are the only faculty member I could connect to!
Love your site Milindo. I was excited to see you displaying my husband’s watermelon carvings
Your courses were always the best. By the way, just went through a bit of your website. It’s great! Some good stuff in there that I wouldn’t normally chance upon
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OMG its like a painting!! you have taken photography to another level!!!
#NowFollowing @Milindo_Taid One of the most influential n interesting mentor from my design school. Always loaded. :)
Guitar in your hand reminds me of the MCRC days! You are terrific… :)
I was just looking at your website… amazing it is… full of knowledge as always..
veryveryinterestingwebsite.have been visiting! thankyou!
hope you’re changing the world as always :)
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So glad you enjoyed my photos, really honored to be featured on your blog. thank you sir!
Still a fan of your unique and sweet finger strum on acoustic guitar. It made an ordinary guitar sound great. Would just love to see and hear one of those too.
i really like your blog – good interesting stuff as always !
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You are inimitable!
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This is by far amongst the best curated creative content sites out there and the eye and vision of one man, when good, works better than any funded team. Inspired enormously once again :)
You’re a role model sir, such awesomeness !!! :D
Your website is full of delightful posts. I’m going to have to watch where my time goes when I’m visiting! :)
We need more teachers like you :)
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You’ll love this site by the awesome Milindo Taid
With all the magical places you are checking off your bucket list! I want to know how to be you :)