The Selected Images Of Sony’s National And Regional Photography Contest Have Been Published
The World Photography Organization Has Published The Selected Unique Images Of Sony’s National And Regional Photography Competition In The Virtual Space.
Founded in 2007, the World Photography Organization aims to increase awareness and conversation about photography worldwide.
Every year, the officials of this organization provide a platform for Sony to host the works of photographers from more than 50 countries and award Sony’s national and regional awards to top artists. So far, this program has awarded more than 500 photographers, increasing this number.
This prestigious and influential competition is now in its ninth year, and the best images are selected worldwide.
The winners of that competition will be awarded Sony digital imaging equipment, and their works will be exposed to the world. This festival helps support artists active in the medium of photography and showcases their work.
The World Photography Organization organizes international tours and competitions and helps to form collaborations and present prestigious awards.
The Bored Panda news agency has collected selected images of this contest and contacted some of the winners. In this article, you can see all the top photos. Please write the name of the work that you think is more attractive and influential in the comments section.
Myanmar winner
Foggy Morning Fishing by Min Min Zhao
This scene shows a father and son fishing early one winter morning. In Myanmar, children work with their parents to earn income for the whole family.
Camila J. Gross, the author of Moon Girl, spent ten years in Berlin and returned home to Poland after earning a professorship in literature to work in the family business. She, who is the mother of two children, said:
The picture I create is always the last thing on my mind before I sleep. Photography is my passion, obsession, and way of breathing. Photography is the part t I like to get lost in, to wonder where I can create versions of reality most compatible with my sensibility.
Camila revealed that she struggles with depression and that photography has been a therapy for her. In 2018, he was among the 100 winners of National Geographic’s YOUR SHOT and won the National & Regional Sony Award this year.
Italy winner
Fox Portrait by David Giannetti
This wild red fox is looking for food after heavy rain in Abruzzo National Park.
27-year-old Janis Paloulis, the Latvian overall winner, told Bored Panda that he participates in Sony’s national and regional competitions; Because it has an excellent collection of nature photos of its country. He stated that being among the winners helped him to improve his visual content. Janice is a nature and wildlife photographer, But sometimes she covers business and weddings. He said:
This experience is to inspire my future!
Janis has more than ten years of experience as an independent photographer.
Winner of Latvia
Glowing Mushroom by Janis Paloulis
Painting with light in the Latvian forest.
Second place in Japan
Autumn Snake by Hiroki Noz
It is an aerial photo of a mountain road in Hakone, Japan. The colored leaves of the autumn trees photographed were lovely. The path seen from the sky is like a snake.
Qatar winner Abdullah Al Musafiri told Bored Panda that it is difficult to describe the category in which his work falls. He believes that every photo can become a work of art if it is recorded in the best way. Originally from Oman, he resided in Qatar and started his journey in the world of photography in 2012 when he moved away from filming. Abdullah said:
I attended many workshops to increase my skills and knowledge, But the truth is, none of these workshops will help you if you can’t appreciate the art around you, and the most important thing is how you can turn a vision into reality.
Al-Mosifari, the person who captured the Islamic Art Museum’s winning photo, said the competition keeps him motivated by showing his love for the art of photography. He continued:
I still believe that one day I will achieve my dream of being a well-known name in the photography community, and my artworks will be exciting subjects to inspire the next generation.
Austrian winner
Horse Against Black Background by Michaela Steiner
I photographed this beautiful horse at the stable entrance using only natural light and a black background.
Indonesian winner
Poems For Sisters (Poems For Sisters) by Hardijanto
You are angels in disguise
Are you next to each other or miles apart?
Sisters will always have a heart connection.
Miria Villaplana, a self-taught photographer, born in Barcelona, experimentally started with analog photography and then moved on to digital cameras. This person, who won the United Arab Emirates, has been living and working in Dubai since 2016 with his wife and 9-year-old twins. He specializes in black-and-white photography and creative portraiture, working primarily with natural light and innovative lenses. Villaplana said:
2020 was a challenging year for many people. The feeling of uncertainty and the new usual way of life forced me to explore the symbolic reason behind face masks and how we reveal ourselves to others. My twins collaborated with me, and the series of “Naqab” photos came to life in our garden.
Miria stated that winning the Sony World Photography Competition 2021 is a great honor and an encouragement to continue working hard and continue to use the art of photography to express herself and the world around her.
Winner of Finland
Night by Matti Virtanen
I may not have been able to catch any meteors in 2020, but I did manage this night shoot, which is full of surprises. This image was recorded with a 30-second exposure and a tripod at ISO 4000.
Greece winner
Foggy Farming by Todorus Apirantis
At the height of 1003 meters, Mount Zas (Zeus) dominates the Greek island of Naxos. One day in early April, I decided to reach the summit. By the time I was halfway up, the fog had thickened so much that the mountain was hidden entirely, and I felt like flying. I noticed a small herd of sheep grazing peacefully in this strange environment. I captured this image before I continued on my way and got lost in the fog.
Winner of Mexico
First Breath by Brian Mena Laurino
Sunrise on the slopes of the Popocatépetl volcano.
Winner of Russia
Silently In The Mountains by Evgeny Ivanov
A house immersed in complete silence that will be forgotten until spring.
Thailand winner
Autumn Float by Savani Santrark
Autumn season in Lake Kawaguchi, Japan. Mt.Fuji is very popular with photographers of its autumn leaves, and I like to take photos during this season.
USA Winner
Hourglass by Patrick Muller
The dune of Death Valley faces the surrounding mountains.
Bangladesh won
Her Name Is Chandi by Saber Hossain
Portrait of a child working in a rice field. His enthusiasm was inspiring. He works alongside his parents; Because it allows him to continue his education.
India won
Asian Domestic Buffalo (Water Buffalo) by Shrijit Borthakur
An animal from the forests of northeastern India.
Winner of Bulgaria
Extraterrestrial Earth – Mars by Aniz Karadzha
This dam is usually packed, But this time, it was dry. Scenes like these show that the effects of climate change are more evident than ever. After a few weeks of studying the angle of the sun, I managed to get the image I wanted; Of course, it goes without saying that I was also a bit lucky.
Lithuanian winner
Traditional Crafts: Portrait Of A Toymaker (Traditional Crafts: Portrait Of A Toymaker) by Simas Bernotas
Ancient crafts are full of wisdom from past generations; each nation has its own stories and legends about them. I captured Lithuanian artisans with a mystical spirit for this collection to show them as devoted guardians of fading traditions. The mentioned image is one of the many photos of this project.
Croatian winner
Driving Through The Ice Forest (Driving Through The Ice Forest) by Tomislav Vych
After the first snowfall in late 2020, I took my camera to the largest old-growth forest in Croatia. This road passes through it.
Winner of Serbia
Serbia’s Red Gold Pepper Harvest by Vladimir Ziujinovic
An older woman prepares red pepper threads in Donja Lukosnica, Serbia. In this village in South Morava, about 250 out of 280 households are cultivating pepper; population decline means these numbers are also decreasing. About 500 tons of ground pepper is produced in an area of 250 hectares.
Polish winner
The Moon Girl by Camilla J. Gross
The dark side of social media is that everyone seems to be happy.
Japan winner
The Last Winter by Yukihito Ono
This train (known as Ki-Ha 40), pictured in Fukushima, Japan, was retired from the Tadami Line on March 11, 2020.
Slovakian winner
On His Path by Peter Svoboda
A cross-country skier climbs a hill. I wanted to record a minimal winter image that would be symbolic and provide a parallel to human life.
Vietnam winner
Waiting by Tuan Nguyen Quang
This photo was taken in Ha Giang, Vietnam. I entered a house in the village and asked permission to take pictures there.
The winner of the Egypt
The Mevlevi Dancer by Abdul Hamid Fouzi Tahun
Tenura is an Egyptian dance performed with circular movements, and its spiritual roots are in Sufism. Its performers believe that all activities in the world begin and end at the same point, which is reflected in the dance; This constant spinning dance makes them appear like planets in space.
New Zealand winner
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Murray Chant
This piece of ice rolled around in the shallows until it finally formed a weathered and organic form. I photographed it at dusk and lit it from below.
Malaysian winner
Long-Tailed Macaque by Yoganathan Yuk
This photo of a long-tailed macaque, also known as a crab-eating macaque, was taken in the mangrove forest of Kuala Gula, Perak. One evening, I went there hoping to photograph birds or snakes when I saw a group of macaques searching for their last meal of the day in Gololai. As this macaque looked up, a ray of the setting sun fell on it. I felt this was a symbolic gesture of hope for the future.
Turkish winner
Artificial grass (Astroturf) by Mehmet Aslan
The coronavirus has affected everyone. Since the places of worship were closed, these men prayed on artificial grass while maintaining social distance.
The winner of the Cambodia
I Miss You (I Miss You) by Sean Chanel
This used to be a place where people would release their stress and share their excitement, but since the outbreak of Covid-19, everything has changed. The theater is now silent and lonely. I hope one day, everything will be back to normal.
Sri Lankan winner
Hustle For Survival by Isira Suryaarachi
