Here is the Smithsonian’s shortlist for mobile photograph of the year

Callum Tennent

April 14, 2014

It’s an idea which is fast becoming less ridiculous year by year – smartphones are capable vehicles for creating art. We’ve already looked at some of the best paintings created via the medium of tablet – now it’s time for smartphone photography to receive its dues.

The more serious photographers may scoff at the idea, but this contest is held by none other than the Smithsonian Museum. Not only that, but one glance at the snaps that made it to the final below and even the stoniest-faced of photography nerds will surely be impressed. If you like what you see you can vote for your favourite here, as well as learn more about what the photographers think of their selected shots. Be sure to click on the images to see them in full resolution.

By Cammie Cooley (iPhone 5S)

By CÃ©sar RodrÃguez (iPhone 4)

By Chaz Wilke (iPhone 4S)

By Darlene Johnson (iPhone 4)

By James Gardner (iPhone 5S)

By John Gamble (iPhone 5)

By Michael Hill (iPhone 5)

By Michael Mangano (Device not specified)

By Tandis Khodadadian (iPhone 4S)

By Victoria Martin (iPhone 4S)

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Callum Tennent

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