Landscape / Nature / Underwater / Wildlife
Nature's Best Photography Windland Smith Rice Awards
The overview
An opportunity for your work.
Winners are exhibited at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC — one of the most visited museums in the world. A major achievement for nature photographers.
Know where you stand
Your photographs. Your rights.
good rights
Photographers keep copyright; the organiser takes limited publication rights.
Photographer retains copyright. Images exhibited at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Understand our rights ratingsWho can enter
Eligibility & entry notes.
Open to all photographers worldwide
Listing last verified 2 Apr 2026
Dates, fees and terms can change. Read the current rules on the official competition website before entering.