Pick of the pics

Inspiring subject matter as well as a creative mind are valuable in photography. However, photographers can use different techniques to improve their work and create unforgetable pictures. Using natural elements can highlight a few components of a picture. For example, geometrical shapes can be fond everywhere around us. They are sometimes obvious, reprensented by rooftops, rivers and fish traps. They can also require a little bit of imagination, using shadows creating by the sunlight, a different camera angle or another type of photography such as B&W.

The images selected this week show a great creative work using elements provided by our outside enviornment as well as our inner world.

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Choosing a subject is one of the main keys to taking a great picture. The subject matter attracts the viewer’s attention and  communicates the message you wish to convey. 

The process of finding a subject changes depending on the type of photograph. You might  have several ideas, great subject matter can also be found in or you might unexpectedly find a great subject in candid moments. Always look for great opportunities and make sure to capture what inspires you! 

The images selected this week were chosen because of the positioning of their subject. By focusing on the main aspect of their picture using different techniques – including lighting, framing and perspective – these photographers were able to share different emotions. 

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There are many ways photographers can reinvent themselves. To create eye-catching pictures, photographers like you can look for different subject matter or explore new genres. Adding the wow factor to your work can be through playing with colour. Try catching your viewer’s attention by using brighter colours against darker shades. 

Working on black & white pictures? With the use of perspective, you can take compelling pictures that  convey different messages. Change the angle of your camera and take a very different photo of the same scene.

The below images were selected this week as they depict different ways of capturing someone’s eye. By playing with colour contrast or adding movement, these photographers have brought their images to life. We hope this collection inspires you to get bold and try a different style to your way of capturing the world. You may be surprised and add different striking pictures to your portfolio! 

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Taking a good picture is all about clicking the shutter when all the different elements interact. Photographers often draw upon their imagination, balanced with their technical skills, to emphasize what's key in the shot. Whether it's playing with the background to create a sense of depth, or using symmetry, perhaps even geometrical patterns, to guide the viewers' eyes, each photographer has their own approach. The photographs that have made this week's Pick of the Pics are wonderful examples of when serendipity strikes and a talented photographer is there to capture the scene.

Everyone is moved by different situations and pieces of art but inspiration always has a significant impact and influence on one's art, no matter its genre or the photographer's skils. The images selected this week are the perfect example that inspiration can be found everywhere and that anything can be used as subject matter. Inspiration can indeed be boosted while taking a stroll in the park or discovering the streets of a different city. You don't necessary have to travel far to find inspiration, just look for new or different ways to capture everyday moments in a creative or unconventional way. Finding new perspectives or working on a different genre may also help you find that missing spark of inpiration needed to capture your perfect shot.  Start exploring your neighbourhood and discover new ways to improve your photographic skills; perhaps your best work will be your most unexpected picture. 

These pictures were chosen from the ten categories of the Sony World Photography Awards 2022 Open competition. You can submit your best single images to this competition and ENTER FOR FREE now! 

Making a picture stand out requires strong technical skills. The art of photography enables photographers to enhance their ability to picture subject matter by carefully capturing beings and nonbeings. While revealing their creativity, photographers alo show a great set of skills resulting in dazzling images which convey the feelings of an individual being portrayed, the adorableness of our pet friends or woodland creatures or the charm of a landscape. Some photographers would rather focus on emphasizing colours on their shots resulting in a more dramatic effect while others tend to use different techniques of light or editing to make their photographs more ethereal.

Chosen from one of the ten categories in the Sony World Photography Awards' Open competition, this week's ten images caught our attention as they are a good example of the combination of great photographic skills and creativity resulting in the creation of eye-catching pictures.

This week, we focus on an important skill not to be forgotten when taking photographs - the attention to detail. The below images were selected as they all show the photographer's wish to include and highlight every detail captured when taking a picture. 

Details play an important role when telling a story. They can help the viewer understand the picture's narrative better by emphasizing the picture's components. A photographer's minutiae can be accentued by using macro-photography and close-up. However, using skills usually associated with other photography techniques such as the use of black and white, the addition of props or the desire to focus on the picture's composition, can definitely bring the picture's features out, even the smallest elements. 

These pictures unveil the aesthetics and the emotional potentiel of photography. They prove that photography is not always about the location or the subject matter only but also the creative technique behind the camera. Through the use of various photographic skills such as composition, association of colours and black and white, these different images show a great thought process. They all depict the photographers' search of creativity and desire to capture the perfect shot. 

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The below images were selected due to their riveting way of bringing the viewers into their universe. Although all these photographs depict a range of various stories, they all tend to make us want to be one of the protagonists so we can explore the Arizonian canyon, comfort an exhausted runner or sit back and relax in a green cafe. Through the photographers' remarkable skills, these images illustrate an invitation to the voyage. 

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Although candid shots are always appreciated in photography and can lead to really captivating and compelling images, it is usually important for a photographer to know the type of image they want to take before using their camera and capturing the perfect shot. By precisely knowing the kind of image they want to take, photographers can efficiently share their thoughts and feelings instead of taking multiple pictures without conveying any messages. 

These pictures have been selected for this week's Pick of the Pics as they all share the photographer's desire to capture the image they had in mind. They all meticulously arranged each aspect and angle of their picture, resulting in a great composition work.

For this week's Pick or Pics, let's focus on our understanding of the world through images. Photography is a great medium enabling viewers to be immersed into a particular environment without requiring any kind of description or explanation. 

We tend to see the world through a photographer's viewfinder however, every shot can be viewed differently. Some people will focus on the way the shot was taken whereas others will gaze at the picture's main feature. With or without being aware of it, photographers take pictures with an idea in mind, yet each shot remains subject to interpretation. 

Taking a striking and compelling photograph usually requires a lot of work and thinking. Images which can be seen as candid shots, taken at the right place and the right time, are often the result of increbible photographic skills. The images selected for this week's Pick of the Pics show the creative thought and process behind the shot. Whether the below pictures have been taken on the spot or meticoulsy prepared, they all reveal the photographer's desire to obtain the perfect shot. They depict that fine line between the photographer's creative mind and their technical skills, the way imagination and expertise work together to create stunning images. 

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This week, the images were chosen according to their ability to create interesting and compelling stories which convey emotions and expressions. These photographers all aim for excellence when taking pictures. They reimagined each theme with their own identity, resulting in images that combine different photographic categories. Objects can be seen as a key to release creativity and a tennis court can become a pleasing landscape. Even a candid shot in the street can turn into a depiction of someone's lifestyle. 

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Although professional photography requires a great set of artistic and technical skills, this form of art can be accessible to everyone. Creating a perfect shot is quite laborious and requires practice however a photographer's inspiration can be found everywhere and in everything. The infinite number of subjects and themes makes photograpy a fascinating medium and unpredictable situations can sometimes lead to splendid images being taken. 

This week's selection reflects the beauty of diversity, the different ways to get inspiration from our daily life. Make sure to grab your camera with you as you never know what could result of any situation. Perhaps an ordinary act will turn into an extraordinary occasion or an everyday trip will evolve into an increable photographic journey. 

For this week's selection, we focused on imagination. Photographers tend to use their imagination to create inventive and original images. Experimentation can be a key element that will make a photographer's image stand out. Original pictures can require strong technical skills but they can be taken in any kind of environment such as a theme park, the street or even home. Imagination is a great way to show the photographer's ability to bring their subject to light and meticulously capture them. While improving their creativy, photographers also enhance their skills resulting in sublime images which encapsulate the intensity and emotions of a subject or the beauty of a landscape. 

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One of the principal concerns in photography is the way to perfectly highlight a subject. The pictures selected for Pick of the Pics this week all reflect a great way to accentuate the leading feature of the shot. By applying strong framing technique and making use of the background – such as the trees and bushes or the walls of an empty library – each photograph places its key subject centre stage. The different images show great creativy in showing classic themes in a new light making them unique. 

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This week's Pick of the Pics images were selected according to the similarities between various features of the same shot. Using symetry or reflection, all these images highlight a link between different subjects or characteristics of the same subject.

Through the missing face of person being reflected in a mirror or a metal frame, the misty river echoing the clouds in the starry sky or the wings and back of an insect creating an equilibrium with those of its neighbour, each shot creates harmony and balance in the reproduction of subtle details. 

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Chosen from one of the ten categories in this year's Open competition, this week's ten images caught our attention as they show creative ways to use lighting and contrast. These techniques enable photographers to convey feelings or messages while creating eye-catching pictures. 

Some photographers prefer to focus on emphasizing colours on their shos resulting in a more dramatic effect. Others tend to use natural light or editing. They blend their subject into the background in order to make their photographs more ethereal. 

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It's that time of the week again! For this week's Pick of the Pics, we wanted to shine a light on the different techniques that can be used when working on a shot. From focus stacking and macro photography to panning plus black & white, the images selected represent various photographic methods, making each shot quite exceptional.

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For this week's Pick of the Pics, the below images were selected according to the attention and focus they grant to their theme. Our eye immediatley catches the main subject in each picture: the face behind the leaf, the gas station in the middle of a desertic land or the female skateboarder trying to avoid the sun with her arm, allowing us to easily understand the meaning and idea behing the shot. 

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This week we wanted to show the breadth of imagery – from subject matter to style to technique – entered into the Open competition over the past seven days. With unusual compositions, bold use of shadows and startling use of flash catching our eye, the collection of photographs we're sharing this week applaud those photographers wanting to show us something different. Whether it's a close up macro shot of exquisite bird feathers or an artful black & white portrait, these standout shots get a round of applause from the team at the World Photography Organisation. 

Photography has always been a great way to provide a sense of escapism. From starry skies to rainy streets, these visually appealing images have all caught up our eye this week due to the feeling of freedom they convey. They are also a reminder of the current world we live in, as colourful as a hummingbird and as vast as the ocean but also, sometimes, unknown and daunting. 

Let your eye wander through this week's selection of images submitted to the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2022. Enter the competition FOR FREE now! 

This week's images were selected for their attention to detail. Whether it's matching complementary colours, seeking out symmetry or highlighting our similarities and differences, the images selected here all revolve around the same word: meticulousness. 

Each photograph is chosen from one of the ten categories in this year's Open competition. Whether it is Architecture, Creative, Motion, Landscape, Lifestyle or Natural World & Wildlife, Object, Portraiture, Street Photography or Travel, there's a category for every photographer. Submit your best images to the Open competition FOR FREE now!