Thank you to all the photographers that shared their photos that show natural lighting on the subject in this photo contest made possible by the New York Institute of Photography. The New York Institute of Photography is the world's largest online photography school, offering a unique combination of online education and personal mentoring for photographers of all ages and skill levels. Learn photography from anywhere in the world, anytime, and at your own pace. A special mention to all the photographers that voted for their favorite shots and helped us find the People's Choice!

We appreciate the collaboration of friend & professional photographer, Celin Serbo, as the guest judge of this photo contest.

Congratulations to the following finalists:

"Freckles" by cameronperko

"American Bald Eagle" by TimK

"See through" by majatopcagic

"Rainbow Falls" by ClaudiaKuhn

"Sunrise Lake Superior" by lakevermilionphotos

"Summer morning" by maxfellermann

"Camp" by robrichardson

"Looking Through Natures Window" by michellemckoy

"Deer breath" by ripleym78

"Who'll stop the rain" by skyglider63

"Point of view" by elenapardini

"DSC_0099" by (A)ivalazarova

"Panorama 4" by DavidVogt

"Castelluccio di Norcia" by francescorusso

"DSC00673" by marcinpabich

"Remember Me" by calliebeltowski

"Ready Jetty Go" by ShannonRogers1

"Let's get froggy!" by thijscalu

"Mystical Paradise" by ShannonRogers1

"Delinquent delusion" by TravisTendo

"MPW_7665_66_67_68_69_70_tonemapped" by michaelwilson

"Kelsey" by vonlordmalabanan

"Sunset Shadows" by RichardReames

Congratulations to People's Choice "Puppies" by ioanbalaanu