"When we view the pristine alpine landscapes of Ansel Adam’s Yosemite wilderness, seldom do we see the footprint of man within the frame. We idealize what once was..."

"Every photograph tells a little about the photographer and the world around them, but also the way in which they want us to see the world around us."

Welcome to thebest entries from theOpen competitionof the2018 Sony World Photography Awards. If your image is showcased,you’ve been chosen as among the best entries so far!

This year's ZEISS Photography Award theme requires photographers to present a strong series of 5-10 images that look beyond the ordinary and every day.

For Halloween, we take a look back over the last 3 years of the Sony World Photography Awards to find the most nightmarish, blood-curdling images to scare and delight.

"For me, photography means remembering my father who was a serious amateur photographer. I remember all the equipment, darkroom and the camera bag..."