Here are the top 3 alternatives to Yourshot.nationalgeographic.com (National Geographics closed photo community), focusing on high-quality photo sharing, community feedback, and potential for recognition:

1.YouPic.com

• Why it is a top alternative: YouPic is widely considered the direct successor to the old Nat Geo YourShot model. It combines a social network for photographers with a built-in "Challenge" system where users vote on each other is work. It offers constructive critiques, a clean interface, and a path to getting "Featured" shots seen by a wider audiencesimilar to the Daily Dozen or Editor is Spotlights on YourShot.

2.ViewBug.com

• Why it is a top alternative: ViewBug focuses heavily on photo contests, many of which are sponsored by major brands (including National Geographic in the past). It replicates the competitive, goal-oriented spirit of YourShot is assignments. You get exposure, feedback through "high-fives" and comments, and the chance to win gear or publication. Its community is large and active.

3.GuruShots.com

• Why it is a top alternative: GuruShots gamifies the photo challenge experience. You submit photos to daily or themed "challenges" and receive votes from other users. Top-ranked images get featured and can lead to real-world prizes and exposure. It is more game-like than YourShot, but the core conceptsubmit your best work, get ranked by the community, and aim for top spotsis very similar to the "YourShot Assignment" structure.

Honorable mention: 500px.com (especially its "Rising" and "Upcoming" sections) more professional/stock oriented, but still offers community feedback and global ranking.