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Sponsored by Sony, the Sony World Photography Awards recognised as the leading photographic awards programme in the World, discovers a vast universe of imagery and journey through many diverse genres of photography.
From exhilarating sport to glamorous fashion, candid documentary, captivating landscapes, people, places, trends and imaginations – the Sony World Photography Awards unveil stories seen and told by people across the globe.
The awards supports photographers beyond the simple award presentation. Once discovered, our photographers gain unparalleled exposure and promotion through a full years marketing campaign, publication in countless international media, global exhibitions and publication inside the annual Sony World Photography Awards book.
The Evening Gala Award Ceremony will take place in London, on April 27th 2011.
Yo can see and discuss the nominated photos here:
http://www.worldphoto.org/galleries/wpo-galleries/sony-world-photography-awards-2011-shortlist/open-competition/
and here:
http://www.worldphoto.org/galleries/wpo-galleries/sony-world-photography-awards-2011-shortlist/professional-competition/
Here the Prizes of the Open and Professional Competitions:
Open Competition Prizes
Winner of the Best overall photograph will receive:
Winners of each individual category will receive:
Professional Competition Prizes
Winner of “L’iris d’Or” – Best overall photograph will receive:
Winners of each individual category will receive:
by Ilaria Rebecchi