SPLASHING FUN TIME
This group of children was having a blast splashing about in the waterfall. With their melodious laughter permeating the air, even I could not resist the temptation of joining them in their merry fun.
© Alex Goh Chun Seong courtesy of Sony World Photography Awards 2011
Courtesy of Sony World Photography Awards, we present you a selection of the amazing images that made it to the shortlist of the Open (amateur) competition. The pictures speak for themselves, giving life to stories captured from all over the world. And it’s hard not to be left wanting for more, so go to WorldPhoto.org to see the full list of nominated pictures.
CHEETAH ON A LOG
Cheetah jumping on a log to get a vantage view point.
© Cedric Favero courtesy of Sony World Photography Awards 2011
MONKS IN SILHOUETTE
Five monks standing on U Bein bridge in Amarapura in Myanmar at sunset.
© Christopher Martin courtesy of Sony World Photography Awards 2011
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Taken in Natural History Museum in London.
© Marek Troszczynski courtesy of Sony World Photography Awards 2011
MORNING IN TAIPING LAKE
Established in 1880, the Taiping Lake Garden is one of the oldest garden in Malaysia.
© Yap Wai Leong courtesy of Sony World Photography Awards 2011
MINI TROMPETISTA
On the 8th of December is a religious procession in honor of the Immaculate Conception.
Miembro más joven de la ‘Banda de Cornetas y Tambores de Castelldefels’ durante la procesión religiosa del día de la Inmaculada Concepción.
© Javier Martin courtesy of Sony World Photography Awards 2011
RATION
Two ants were enjoying the food, they are trying to reach my best, I am interested in the activities, I try to take a picture with a low angle for a good body shape illustrated. Taken with available light expect more natural tone.
© Andiyan Lutfi courtesy of Sony World Photography Awards 2011
Selection of finalist and shortlisted images from the 2011 Sony World Photography Awards, widely recognized as the leading photographic awards programme in the World. Open category winners will be announced on 22 March. The professional category winners and the overall Sony World Photography Awards Photographer of the Year and Open Photographer of the Year will be announced on 27 April as part of the World Photography Festival London. For further information see www.worldphoto.org.