"In 1985, when I was born, the best estimate of the world's lion population was 75,800. Today, studies point to 20,000 to 30,000 lions..."

We're pleased to revealAles Krivecasthe monthly winner (June) of the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards, with his image of a storm passing throughSlovenia's highest mountain.

Once again, we bring you thebest entries to the Open competition of the2018 Sony World Photography Awardsfrom the last week.

"With common themes such as travel and nature, I endeavor to capture unique desolated locations all over the world, in where I can create a distinguishing silent feel to my work."

"My production is inspired by contemporary performance art, literature and sculpture, blending an attentiveness for form with a celebration of both surreal and earthly fantasies."

"To find a style or to create a style is arguably the lifelong challenge of every photographer – or it should be."Matthias Hangst is a sports photographer represented by Getty Images.