Rich symbolism and thoughtful placement of subjects made me think deeper about societal issues we experience today - where cultural identity, landscape, and place collide.

Climate change is taking its toll on the planet and its inhabitants. Nowhere else is this more visible than in the Arctic.Sony Sweden AmbassadorChristian Åslund is an award winningphotographer, based in Stockholm.

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 favoriteSplitSecond entries from the past 3 years of the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards.

Each variety of chicken has its own shape, plumage, color or way of walking because of its place of birth.

"There is a lot that we as a modern society could learn from a culture that has lived through the years based on cooperation, commitment and respect for others and for nature."

'Emerging Complexity' will showcase a group exhibition of the most exciting photographic artists today. On displayattheprintspaceGallery between November 10- 15, 2016.

"I see photography as a personal diary. It's something spiritual to me. I have the impression that the more I travel and the more I meet different people, thespiritually richer I get."

Jaakko Postifrom Sony Finland is this weeks Sony Global Imaging Ambassador. Jaakko's style of photography mixes elements from travel, sport, documentary, nature and landscape photography to create his wide-reaching portfolio.

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.