"To be good photographers I believe you need good education in all disciplines, to see and learn about the world in all its facets. Be hungry of knowledge."

The judges are looking to award the best single images from across the 10 diverse categories, from Architecture and Landscape to Still Life and Street Photography.

"This photographic project hopes be a testament to the importance of these traditions. " Chris Roche discusses his latest projects.

Winning & shortlisted photographers will be included in a global press campaign, featured across the World Photography Organisation website and exhibited at Somerset House, London in Spring 2017.

Sony Global Imaging Ambassador Davide Monteleone is an artist and a visual journalist working on long term independent project using photography video and text.

"The scale and dimensions was outrageous. The architecture was mind-blowing. The feeling was other-wordly. It was love at first sight."