Camilo Ramirez photographedthe length of the U.S. Gulf Coast, investigating how its history, economics, environment and culture intertwine to reveal a sense of displaced contradiction.

"The more Itake pictures the more I understand that with photography, I want to explore the subconscious and shadow part of humand mind."

"For me, it is a way to tell my children’s story... their childhood. I want them to have their childhood story, and I like that is told through my eyes."

"If someone crafts work to fit an audience or trend it’s time to stop and go back to the beginning. Pleasing other people is a great result but should never be the impetus."

Presenting our fifth edition of thebest entries to the Open competition of the2018 Sony World Photography Awards. Find out if you've been chosen!

Welcome to our fourth edition of thebest entries to the Open competition of the2018 Sony World Photography Awards. Find out if you've been chosen!

"I documented this group of young men and women, who were at the forefront of the Black Power Movement and who becamethe vanguard of the revolution that was sweeping America."

"Photography can connect and give a voice to people in extraordinary ways. For me, photography has allowed me to travel and document and see and experience so many places."

"I love photographing the overlooked, mundane scenes around my home in Calgary, Alberta. I am attracted to ‘structure’ and ‘design’. I love photographing ‘the hand of man’ on the Prairies for example."

"I had been particularly impressed by the enormous variety and colourfulness and the strict geometric arrangements of the umbrellas of the resorts..."