If you’re looking for something easy on the eye, you’ve come to the right place.
Ahead of the official announcement of the winning photographs for the 2021 Sony World Photography Awards next month, we take a look at some of the most stunning images – by both amateurs and professionals – that are trying their luck this year.
© Hardijanto Budyman, Indonesia, Winner, National Awards, 2021 Sony World Awards These stunning little girls show the solidarity and unbreakable bond between sisters with their duality and closeness. The “angels in disguise” in this winning image are even accompanied by a sphinx cat lurking on the left! Can you spot it?[/caption]
Juan Lopez Ruiz This electrifying shot of a lightning storm above a sole tree in a lavender field was entered by Spanish photographer Juan Lopez Ruiz. The image was taken in the province of Guadalaraja, Spain and earned him the top spot in the landscape category[/caption]
© Krisztina Kovács, Hungary, Winner, National Awards, 2021 Sony World Awards Kriszina Kovacs captured this aerial image of a gentleman taking a well deserved rest against this vibrant backdrop after an intense outdoor workout[/caption]
© Min Min Zaw, Myanmar, Winner, National Awards, 2021 Sony World Awards A poignant picture if ever there was one, Min Min Zaw won the National Awards with this beautiful image of a father and son catching fish early on a Winter morning in Myanmar. Children often work alongside their parents and help provide for the family[/caption]
© Saowanee Suntararak, Thailand, Winner, National Awards, 2021 Sony World Awards Talk about the right place at the right time! Saowanee Suntarak got this superb shot when visiting Lake Kawaguchi in Japan during Autumn which gives the appearance that time stood still for the leaf’s delicate descent[/caption]
TWO BLINKS/National Awards, Winner, 2021, Sony World Photography Awards “Masquerade, a visual exploration of our true selves” aims to explore a photographer’s ability to capture a moment of history in permanent and abstract form. The series of images shot during lockdown last year encouraged people to look at how we reveal ourselves to others – gaining it a win a the 2021 awards[/caption]
© Khanh Phan, Vietnam, Category Winner, Open, Travel, 2021 Sony World Awards A resolute woman seen amongst thousands of trays of drying fish in the Vung Tau province of Vietnam. Khanh Phan produced the amazing image after being “overwhelmed” by the scale of sea life production in the fishing village[/caption]
© Tommaso Galli, Italy, Shortlist, Open, Street, 2021 Sony World Awards Tomasso Galli has been shortlisted for the Street category after he spotted this cheeky child Ettore peering at a ladies legs as she stepped inside a photobooth[/caption]
© Marijo Maduna, Croatia, Category Winner, Open, Motion, 2021 Sony World Awards Croatian photographer Marijo Maduna captured this special black-and-white shot of a young girl displaying her diving skills to her friends on the island of Lukrum in Croatia, which earned him the winning spot in the Motion category[/caption]
© Bartlomiej Jurecki, Poland, Shortlist, Open, Street, 2021 Sony World Awards This extraordinary shot, taken by Pole Bartlomiej Jurecki, shows an annual Polish shepherds march to celebrate the flock returning to the villages for winter after grazing on high ground. Locals honour their return home, dubbed ‘Redyk’ with music and cheering[/caption]
PESSOA NETO A picture can really speak a thousand words – this moving momento of the Black Lives Matter protests shows a young Black boy who attended alone. “When I look at this photo, I can recall the intensity of feeling that existed on that day,” photograph Pessoa Neto said[/caption]
© Justin Keene, United Kingdom, Shortlist, Open, Portraiture, 2021 Sony World Awards How close is close enough? This stunning pair’s embrace was captured by Justin Keene in the UK and has been shortlisted for the Portraiture category at this years awards[/caption]
© Dimpy Bhalotia, India, Shortlist, Open, Street, 2021 Sony World Awards An interesting choice for a dog’s dinner – this brilliant photo of this pretty little pooch appearing to chow down on the occupants of the boat was shot by Dimpy Bhalotia in India and has been shortlisted for the Street category[/caption]
Eurokinissi PAOK FC Goalkeeper Alexandros Paschalakis stripped off his jersey after he was injured during a match with Panathinaikos in Athens. It got the photographer clicking and is sure to get heart’s racing at this year’s awards![/caption]
James Rushforth This marvellous image sees the Neowise Comet pass overhead at Stonehenge in the UK. The alluring picture is lit up by light pollution form the nearby villages of Durrington and Larkhill, and a passing lorry luckily shone a light on the historical rocks[/caption]
© Maximilien Diaz, France, Shortlist, Open, Creative, 2021 Sony World Awards This lady has a serious set of twinkle toes! Taken by Maximilien Diaz as part of a series named “Calypso”, the neutral tones and delicacy of her stance secured this shot a shortlist in the Creative category[/caption]
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