The 2024 Sony World Photography Awards has unveiled an incredible collection of top photography, showcasing incredible talent and diversity of photographers in the global competition.
From over 395,000 entries from 220 countries, the shortlisted photos provide a unique visual feast for the eyes.
The Open tournament features images of the amazing alien planet-like landscapes of New Mexico, the breathtaking moonrises of Scotland, and a happy encounter with the curious, globetrotting capybara, the largest tortoise, exploring the kitchen in the Amazon jungle.
A spectacular competitive attack by a jaguar on a caiman crocodile, a breathtaking shot of a lone polar bear walking a group of walruses, a breathtaking shot of snowy llamas against the Torres of southern Chile.
![Shortlisted in the Travel category, this alluring scene of the Allée des Baobabs [Avenue of the Baobabs] in Madagascar was captured by John Seager using a drone.—Sony World Photography Awards 2024](https://www.geo.tv/assets/uploads/updates/2024-03-13/534712_8342775_updates.jpg)
The magnificent mountains of del Paine Are also visible Category winners not only receive recognition but also digital cameras from Sony. They go forward to compete for the prestigious Open Photographer of the Year title, which includes a $5,000 (£3,897) prize, and the winner will be announced at a grand awards ceremony in London on 18 April.
Viewers are invited to browse through this carefully selected selection of stunning images from the Mail Online tour and vote for their favourite in a poll at the bottom of the page, and get involved a celebration of visual storytelling and artistic excellence.
