PAVAN MICKEY: Inspiring Photos Shortlisted in 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

The shortlist for the 2015 Sony World Photography Awards, the world's biggest photography competition, was just announced and they include some incredibly inspiring entries from all around the world. Cumulatively, the three competitions - Professional, Open and Youth - received over 173,000 entries from 171 countries, a whopping 24% increase from 2014. In its eight year history, that's the highest number of entries every received.
Speaking about the shortlisted images, Astrid Merget Motsenigos, Creative Director of the World Photography Organisation and organizer of the awards said:
“The sole purpose of the Sony World Photography Awards is to celebrate and appreciate the talented artists working in the photographic industry. Once again, the shortlist demonstrates the vibrancy, diversity and skill of both today’s established photographers and, as importantly, the growing army of citizen photographers for whom the awards offer unprecedented exposure and opportunity.
“The record number of entries gave our expert panel of judges a monumental task but we are incredibly proud to present to you a shortlist which truly showcases some of the world’s best photography.”
The shortlisted photographers in the Professional categories will now compete for a $25,000 prize and the highly esteemed title of L’Iris d’Or/ Photographer of the Year. All winning and shortlisted images will be on view at Somerset House in London from April 24 to May 10.
Now, out of all of the shortlisted images, here are our favorite 30 photos. If you just can't get enough, here were some of the shortlisted images from last year.
Above: © Zbynek Hrbata , Czech Republic, Shortlist, Travel, Professional Competition, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

Professional Competition

© Brent Stirton, South Africa, Shortlist, Contemporary Issues, Professional, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

© Ramil Gilvanov, Russia, Shortlist, Lifestyle, Professional Competition, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

© Deasung Lee, Republic of Korea, Shortlist, Conceptual, Professional Competition, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

© Adhi Prayoga, Indonesia, Shortlist, Travel, Professional Competition, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

© Katia Platonova, Russia, Shortlist, Conceptual, Professional, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

© Kimmo Metsaranta, Finland, Shortlist, Still Life, Professional Competition, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

© Ronaldo Land, Brazil, Shortlist, Sport, Professional Competition, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

© Farid Sani, Iran, Shortlist, Travel, Professional Competition, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

© Dennis Fung/DF Photowork, China, Shortlist, Arts & Culture, Professional, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

© Koh Soon, Malaysia, Shortlist, Arts & Culture, Professional, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

© Gili Yaari, Israel, Shortlist, Arts & Culture, Professional, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

© Danila Tkachenko, Russia, Shortlist, Landscape, Professional Competition, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

Open Competition

© Adrian Jaszczak, Poland, Shortlist, Arts&Culture, Open, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

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© Hector MuÒoz Huerta, Mexico, Shortlist, Arts & Culture, Open, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

© Ismail Abdul Mutalib, Indonesia, Shortlist, Travel, Open, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

© Christine Kapuschinsky Johnson, Austria, Shortlist, Smile, Open, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

© Harfian Herdi, Indonesia, Shortlist, Nature &Wildlife, Open, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

© Enrico Madini, Italy, Shortlist, Travel, Open, 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

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Friday, February 27, 2015

Inspiring Photos Shortlisted in 2015 Sony World Photography Awards

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