A curious panda, an Italian street shot and a playground seen from above
Time is ticking with the Sony World Photography Awards closing in early January. We highlight some of our favourite images entered into the Open competition. There are 10 categories to choose from, including Portraiture, Street Photography and Travel. With just three weeks left to enter make sure you enter before 6 January 2026 at 13:00 GMT.
© Stefano Mengotto, Italy, entry, Open Competition, Street Photography, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Nihai Anton, Romania, entry, Open Competition, Portraiture, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Rob Green, United States, entry, Open Competition, Natural World & Wildlife, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Sigita Rusina, Latvia, entry, Open Competition, Natural World & Wildlife, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Dawid Lozowicki, Poland, entry, Open Competition, Street Photography, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Carlos Amat, Canada, entry, Open Competition, Portraiture, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Suong Mardy, Cambodia, entry, Open Competition, Natural World & Wildlife, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Bettina Arens-Kardell, Germany, entry, Open Competition, Street Photography, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Aleksandra Wilk, Poland, entry, Open Competition, Object, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Aamir Khan, India, entry, Open Competition, Lifestyle, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
