The World Photography Organisation named 45 photographers as shortlist finalists for the Professional, Open and Youth categories of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards. These were selected as the best of 122,000 entries from 170 countries.
LensCulture is pleased to offer a high-resolution slideshow of all 45 shortlisted winners, which include professionals, students, hobbyists and emerging photographers.
One final winner in the Professional category will be awarded prizes of $25,000 (USD), and one winner in the Open category will receive $5,000 (USD). Final winners will be announced April 25.
FeatureSony World Photography Awards 2013 Shortlist
Forty-five photographers were selected as shortlist finalists from more
than 122,000 entries for the Sony Awards this year. Two will win cash
prizes. Lens Culture features a high-resolution slideshow of all
finalists. This photo © Anurag Kumar.
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Sony World Photography Awards 2013 Shortlist
Forty-five photographers were selected as shortlist finalists from more
than 122,000 entries for the Sony Awards this year. Two will win cash
prizes. Lens Culture features a high-resolution slideshow of all
finalists. This photo © Anurag Kumar.
Sony World Photography Awards 2013 Shortlist
Forty-five photographers were selected as shortlist finalists from more
than 122,000 entries for the Sony Awards this year. Two will win cash
prizes. Lens Culture features a high-resolution slideshow of all
finalists. This photo © Anurag Kumar.
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