Professional and amateur photographers can enter a competition.

Organized by Sony and the World Photography Organisation, the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards is open to professionals, enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in photography.

Professional photographers could win US$25,000 and the open competition features a US$5,000 prize. The winners will receive a trip to London to receive the prize at the gala ceremony.

There are five separate competitions: open (for enthusiasts and amateurs), professional, youth award (for photographers under 20), moving image award (combining stills with video) and student focus. New categories for the 2012 edition include "Nature & Wildlife," "Enhanced," "Split Second" and "Low-light."

The 2011 winners are showcased here.

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