2021 Open competition Category Winners & Shortlist

© Tamary Kudita, Zimbabwe, Ooen Photographer of the Year, Open competition, Creative, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards

Congratulations to Tamary Kudita (Zimbabwe) for winning this year's Open Photographer of the Year for her image African Victorian. She wins $5,000 (cash prize) plus Sony digital imaging kit and global online coverage. The Open competition rewards striking standalone images highlighting the beauty of our world. Photographers could submit up to three images for free across ten categories.