A Moment In Time
Two young refugees in the desolate beauty of Tehran, a Californian surfer cutting through the perfect wave, the Sony World Photography Awards showcases a diverse subject matter from the lens of more than 100 talented photographers. The Awards are considered to be one of the most prestigious in the global photographic calendar, gaining artists international recognition for their work.
The exhibition of the Awards, which was due to be held at Somerset House in the UK, was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and so the World Photography exhibition has started some new initiatives in order to inspire audiences and support the artists recognised in the awards. This includes Instagram Live sessions, portfolio reviews and showcases of the winner’s work.
Life On Mars
By Katie Farr
An inquisitive young explorer sets off on a voyage of discovery. With this image we delve into the realm of infrared, transporting the high peaks of Chamonix into another dimension. I used a camera converted to Full Spectrum with an Infrared Chrome filter to transform the wild mountain landscape into something spectacular. So much energy, life, and colour goes unseen by the naked eye. I wanted my audience to see the landscape from another perspective, in a new wavelength of light!
© Katie Farr, United Kingdom, Shortlist, Open, Creative, 2020 Sony World Photography Awards
Night Snowfall
By Marco Minischetti
An unexpected snowfall occurred during the night in Apulia, Italy. Snowfall is unusual in this area due to the mild climate. That night, the sky turned a fascinating colour. I tried to isolate a line of trees in the foreground against the striking orange sky. Opting for a long exposure highlighted the movement of the snow.
© Marco Minischetti, Italy, Shortlist, Open, Landscape, 2020 Sony World Photography Awards
Colour Sense and Soul
By Sawamaru Pokiru
The Hmong people are an ethnic group living mainly in China and Southeast Asia. They have a unique sense of colour, and a powerful presence.
© Sawamaru Pokiru, Japan, Shortlist, Open, Portraiture, 2020 Sony World Photography Awards
Autumn Mood
By Veliko Karachiviev
Life high in the Bulgarian mountains.
© Veliko Karachiviev, Bulgaria, Shortlist, Open, Travel, 2020 Sony World Photography Awards
Cast Out of Heaven
By Hashem Shakeri
A portrait of Dorna and Sevda, both 12, walking around the town on a weekend. The new town of Parand is located 30 km southwest of Tehran province. There is literally no entertainment or programs for children and adolescents here. Many of them tend to become affected by depression a while after settlement.
Copyright: © Hashem Shakeri, Iran, 2nd Place, Professional, Discovery, 2020 Sony World Photography Awards
Cast Out of Heaven
By Hashem Shakeri
A view of half-constructed buildings in the new town of Pardis. Pardis is located 17 km northeast of Tehran province. Although some parts of the town have been already settled, almost half of the buildings in the town are yet to be completed. Many of the apartments are owned by people who had pre-purchased them many years ago and are still waiting for their apartments to be completed so they can move in. However, the timing of the completion is being constantly postponed.
Copyright: © Hashem Shakeri, Iran, 2nd Place, Professional, Discovery, 2020 Sony World Photography Awards
A Surfer is Born
by Jonathan Taylor
A surfer emerges from the backside of a wave off Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Copyright: © Jonathan Taylor, United States of America, Shortlist, Open, Motion, 2020 Sony World Photography Awards
Marietta
By Lucas Barioulet
Marietta, a 17 years old soccer players, poses for a portrait on a playground next to the Cheikh Moussa school in Nouakchott, Mauritania, on December 14 2019.
Copyright: © Lucas Barioulet, France, 2nd Place, Professional, Sport, 2020 Sony World Photography Awards
Pandea Conica
By Domenico Tripodi
Pandea conical is a small hydromedusa, measuring 3-4cm (without tentacles). This image was taken during an invasion of tunicates in the Mediterranean Sea off Pellaro, Reggio Calabria, Italy.
