Almost half a million images were submitted to this year’s Sony World Photography Awards, organized by the World Photography OrganizationMarking a very competitive, awesome selection of moments that have been trapped all over the world. Now in his 18th year, more than 419,000 contributions rolled from more than 200 countries.
The photos shown here are all submissions in the open competition, which invites amateur image makers from all over the world to submit their best compositions. Additional competition flows, for which many of these images are also considered, emphasize the work of professionals, students, specific regions, women and young people.
Winner, travel: Matjaž Šimic, Slovenia, “Ask a shaman.” Shamans play an important role in the indigenous Bolivian traditional culture, La Paz, Bolivia
From dramatic landscapes to cultural habits to unique travel experiences, the winning and nominated photos catch beautiful and diverse ecosystems, locations and traditions. The competition “celebrates the ability of an individual photo to capture and distilling a single moment, and to evoke a broader story,” says a statement.
The general winner of the Open Photographer of the Year will be announced on April 16 in London, where the 2025 exhibition opens Somerset House And runs from April 17 to May 5. Explore all top shots on the prices’ website.
Shortlist, Travel: Khai Chuin Sim, Malaysia, “Wings of Tradition.” This few Kazakh eagle hunters were photographed in the vast and rugged landscape of Western Mongolia. Dressed in complicated detailed fur clothes, they are sitting on top of sturdy horses, with gold eagle majestic on their armsShortlist, Travel: Chim Oanh, Vietnam, “incense flowers.” Employees dry colorful incense before they take it to sell on the marketShortlist, Landscape: Yoshiaki Kudo, Japan, “Blossoms in a Dreamscape.” Crying plum trees in full bloomShortlist, Lifestyle: Syed Mahabubul framework, Bangladesh, “Paddy Straw.” A group of employees discharges Paddy Rietje from a truck. The rice stro is a by -product of agriculture that is used for different purposes, including as animal feed and fuelShortlist, Landscape: Xiaoying Shi, China mainland, “Ground Vein.” Air reproduction of factory Butte, UtahShortlist, Travel: Kunal Gupta, India. “The colors of the Andes.” Against the background of Peru’s Rainbow Mountain, there are two elegantly decorated alpacas as symbols of the rich Andes culture and the timeless bond between people and natureWinner, lifestyle: Hajime Hirano, Japan, “Akihabara.” The prototype of the current Akihabara was a meeting of street vendors that sold parts for radios. After the late 1950s, during a period of rapid economic growth, Akihabara grew into ‘Japan’s largest electronic city’. Nowadays it is famous worldwide for its anime and cosplay cultureShortlist, Landscape: Francisco Negroni, Chile, “The Lord of Volcanoes.” Villarrica is the most dangerous volcano in Chile and one of the most active in America; The last eruption took place in 2015. In this photo there is a strong electric storm above the volcano, while the crater is illuminated by the lavaputShortlist, Street Photography: Angela Magalhães, Portugal, “Feast or St. Martin.” The Magusto festival in the city of Braga is not only celebrated by eating chestnuts and drinking ‘Água-Pé’ (a traditional Portuguese spirit) but also by dancing, singing and jumping the joy where the chestnuts are roasted,Shortlist, Travel: Arun Saha, India, “Floating Market or Myanmar.” Early in the morning, hundreds of sellers come to sell the daily supplies to both local consumers and tourists at Myanmar’s Inle LakeShortlist, Travel: Akram Menari, Algeria, “get ready!” The complicated details of the hoof of the horse emphasize its strength and balance; The hoof seems tight and ready for action, perfectly synchronous with the rider who prepares for equestrian sport. The photo was taken just before a match started
