"Up and down the coast homes ranging from modest bungalows to mansions are elevated and rebuilt. What is it about this place that spurs the herculean efforts to tame it at great cost and effort?"

The Youth competition of the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards, for thoseaged 12-19, recognises the next generation of talented young photographers.

"Simple moments of life, gestures that most human beings could relate to. There was more room for magic. I want magic."

Jürgen Schadeberg's major body of work spans 70 years and incorporates a collection of some 200,000 negatives, capturinga wealth of timeless and iconic images.

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 favoriteBlack & Whiteentries from the past 3 years of the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards.