We're starting August's Entries of the Week with a stellar collection of single images recently entered into the 2024 Open competition. Be it a close-up of colour feathers or a poetic scene shot in black & white, these submissions showcase highlights how all genres of photography are celebrated in the Sony World Photography Awards.
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© Joe Saladino, United States, entry, Open Competition, Motion, 2024 Sony World Photography Awards
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© Jacques Ilunga, Congo, entry, Open Competition, Portraiture, 2024 Sony World Photography Awards
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© Grace Weihs, United States, entry, Open Competition, Lifestyle, 2024 Sony World Photography Awards
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© Diletta Pozzolari, Italy, entry, Open Competition, Creative, 2024 Sony World Photography Awards
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© Matthew Morales, United States, entry, Open Competition, Natural World & Wildlife, 2024 Sony World Photography Awards
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© Mostafijur Rahman Nasim, Bangladesh, entry, Open Competition, Street Photography, 2024 Sony World Photography Awards