Every year the Sony World Photography Awards scans the light boxes of the world's most talented travel photographers to find images and stories that arrest the eye.
With prizes for ten categories of professional photographers, including documentary and wildlife photography, the short list contains images to change the way you see the world.
Beyond professional awards, the competition also recognises the work of the most talented student and youth photographers.
The 2019 competition was no exception, with images submitted from photographers in 195 countries - making this a 'world photography' award in every sense of the word.