The World Photography Organisation has just recently revealed the 2012 shortlist for its annual Sony World Photography Awards. While there are several returning nominees for this prestigious award, there are numerous newcomers including Irina Werning whose ongoing Back to the Future series is one of my favorites, as of late. The yearly competition accepts entries from all around the world. This year, there were more than 112,000 entries from 171 countries.
With over a dozen categories, ranging from architecture and landscape to portraiture and current affairs, the awards reflect a wide selection of incredible photography. Both on a professional and amateur level, the shots represent a global cultural documentation. In April, all of the shortlisted photographers' works will be exhibited in a show in London. It is at that time that the winners will also be revealed. In the meantime, the full list of works can be viewed directly from WPO's website.
First photo by Giovanni Frescura
Photo by Krzysztof Browko
Photo by Paul Strm
Photo by Ricky Alexander
Photo by Alessandro Falco
Photo by Nick Redman
Photo by Laura Pannack
Photo by Natalia Belentsova
Photo by Pansiri Pikunkaew
Photo by Stephen Wilkes
Photo by Irina Werning
Photo by Mattia Vacca
Photo by Cemhan Biricik
Photo by Sanket K
Photo by Kushal Gangopadhyay
World Photography Organisation's website
via [BBC], [Daily Mail]
