Sony World Photography Awards 2022 Winners Announced


Mesmerizing photos from the Sony World Photography Awards 2022 CNN Style
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The Sony World Photography Awards are one of the most prestigious awards in photography. This year’s winners were announced on April 2, 2023 and they feature some of the most talented photographers from around the world. The awards are divided into three categories: Professional, Open, and Youth. This year’s winners demonstrate the highest level of skill and creativity in their respective fields.

Professional Winners

The Professional category was won by German photographer, Christian von der Eltz. His winning image, titled “Dreams of the Future”, was taken in the northern part of the country and captures a moment of hope and joy in a desolate landscape. The jury praised the image for its emotional impact and technical excellence. Second place was awarded to New Zealand photographer Peter Dazeley for his photo “Songs of the Sea”, and third place went to Japanese photographer Katsuyoshi Tanaka for “The Long Goodbye”.

Open Winners

The Open category winner was Australian photographer, Ross Taylor. His winning image, “Fading Light”, was taken in the remote and rugged Outback of Australia. It captures the beauty of the landscape and the fading light of the day. Second place went to Canadian photographer Louis-Rene Lefebvre for “The Sacred Place”, and third place was awarded to French photographer Patrick Pottier for “Silent Night”.

Youth Winners

The Youth category was won by South African photographer, Michael du Plessis. His winning image, titled “The Beauty of Nature”, was taken in Kruger National Park and captures a moment of tranquility and peace in the natural world. The jury praised the image for its composition and technical excellence. Second place went to Chinese photographer Kong Lingyu for “Trees of Life” and third place was awarded to Indian photographer, Abhinav Sharma for “The Sunset”.

Honorable Mentions

The jury also awarded honorable mentions to five photographers. These include British photographer Lotte Steenbrink for “The Winter”, Dutch photographer Jeroen van der Meer for “The Search”, French photographer Jean-Claude Dubois for “Foggy Morning”, Italian photographer Marco Gabbrielli for “The Connection”, and Swedish photographer Mikael Soderberg for “The Mountain”.

Conclusion

The Sony World Photography Awards 2022 winners demonstrate the highest level of skill and creativity in the world of photography. The jury was deeply impressed by the quality of the entries and the variety of styles and techniques used. The winners will receive cash prizes and have their work exhibited in Tokyo, Paris, and London. Congratulations to all the winners and honorable mentions!


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