Lifestyle: Photo by Aggelos Barai, Albania
The Sony World Photography Awards consistently showcase breathtaking talent, and the 2026 Open Competition is no exception.
With submissions closing soon, the entries already reveal extraordinary creativity and storytelling power. This global contest stands out because it welcomes everyone—whether beginners with basic cameras or seasoned professionals with high-end gear. Beyond being free to enter, it offers career-changing exposure, exhibitions at London’s Somerset House, features in the Awards book, and recognition at the April 16, 2026 ceremony. From landscapes to portraits and surreal street scenes, the 21 highlighted entries prove this year’s competitions are brimming with imagination, technical mastery, and emotional impact.
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Street Photography: Photo by Anjan Ghosh, India
Natural World & Wildlife: Photo by Cesare Barillà, Italy
Motion: Photo by CK Thanseer, India
Street Photography: Photo by Deepika Rajesh, India
Landscape: Photo by Dennis Lehtonen, Finland
Natural World & Wildlife: Photo by Francine Stevens, New Zealand
Travel: Photo by Kyaw Zay Yar Lin, Myanmar
Travel: Photo by Le Nhat Quang, Vietnam
Natural World & Wildlife: Photo by Lior Berman Fernández, Costa Rica
Natural World & Wildlife: Photo by Matthew Sharp, United Kingdom
Landscape: Photo by Meshal Alawadhi, Kuwait
Motion: Photo by Naitao Li, China Mainland
Natural World & Wildlife: Photo by Pedro Luis Ajuriaguerra Saiz, Spain
Lifestyle: Photo by Pranto Chakraborty, Bangladesh
Lifestyle: Photo by Rafael Osores, Peru
Natural World & Wildlife: Photo by Robin Kaufman, United States
Motion: Photo by Thusitha Jayasundara, Sri Lanka
Natural World & Wildlife: Photo by Tommy Lei, United States
Travel: Photo by Wahyu Budiyanto, Indonesia
Lifestyle: Photo by Guān Huá Rèn, China Mainland