"Taking a selfie is a performative act, where self-regulation and self-disclosure form part of the performance. On the one hand, it is about taking control and pretending to be someone, and on the other hand, let go, or lose control."

Rich symbolism and thoughtful placement of subjects made me think deeper about societal issues we experience today - where cultural identity, landscape, and place collide.

Climate change is taking its toll on the planet and its inhabitants. Nowhere else is this more visible than in the Arctic.Sony Sweden AmbassadorChristian Åslund is an award winningphotographer, based in Stockholm.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2017, theSony World Photography Awardsshowcases the best photography in the world from the past year.Start uploadingyour best shots for free.

This week we choose some of our favoriteSplitSecond entries from the past 3 years of the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards.

Each variety of chicken has its own shape, plumage, color or way of walking because of its place of birth.