The annual Sony World Photography Awards are open to a range of photographers, from working professionals to amateurs and keen enthusiasts.
Six Australians were shortlisted, with Adam Pretty and Ryan Pierse making it through to the finalist stage in sports photography. Overall, the entire competition received over 122,000 entries from 170 countries around the world.
Click through to see the work of all the Australian photographers who were shortlisted or made it to the finals in the competition.
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(Bolted image © Adam Pretty, Australia, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards/Getty Images)
Bolted
Usain Bolt races in the Mens 100 metre final at the 2012 London Olympics. Finalist in the Professional Competition.
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(Fish out of water image © Ryan Pierse, Australia, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards/Getty Images)
Fish out of water
The Australian Mens Olympic Waterpolo Team at Bondi Icebergs. Finalist in the Professional Competition.
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(Late Night Stop image © Chris Round, Australia, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards)
Late Night Stop
A lone service station in South Australia. Shortlisted in the Open Competition.
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(Polar Bear image © Danny Cohen, Australia, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards)
Polar Bear
Shortlisted in the Open Competition.
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(UFO image © Adam Pretty, Australia, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards/Getty Images)
UFO
Australian Melissa Wu practices during a diving training session at the 2012 London Olympics. Finalist in the Professional Competition.
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(Jaranan (pentulan) image © Julia Merrick, Australia, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards)
Jaranan (pentulan)
Shortlisted in the Youth Competition.
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(Protection image © Michael Wilkie, Australia, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards)
Protection
Shortlisted in the Youth Competition.
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(Colours of Patagonia image © Sandra Herd, Australia, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards)
Colours of Patagonia
Hiking and camping in El Chalten, Argentina. Shortlisted in the Professional Competition.
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(Beneath the horizon image © Nathan Wills, Australia, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards)
Beneath the horizon
Shortlisted in the Open Competition.
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(Fish out of water image © Ryan Pierse, Australia, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards/Getty Images)
Fish out of water
The Australian Mens Olympic Waterpolo Team at Bondi Icebergs. Finalist in the Professional Competition.
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(Tradition and honour never died image © Julia Merrick, Australia, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards)
Tradition and honour never died
Shortlisted in the Youth Competition.
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(Colours of Patagonia image © Sandra Herd, Australia, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards)
Colours of Patagonia
Hiking and camping in El Chalten, Argentina. Shortlisted in the Professional Competition.
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