PICTURES: Sony World Photography Awards celebrates visual storytelling

For many years the photographer has attended sighthound training sessions. Many of the sighthounds are former racing dogs that have been adopted by private owners and families in order to give them a happy post-racing life. However, even after retirement they are still athletes that need to run and chase on a daily basis.

Finalist, Professional Competition, Sport. Picture: Rob Van Thienen/Sony World Photography Awards The Sony World Photography Awards is a powerful showcase of visual storytelling that pushes the boundaries of contemporary photography. Celebrating nearly two decades of photographic excellence, the Professional competition champions photographers whose bold bodies of work combine mastery of the craft with narrative vision.

Across this year’s competitions, over 430 000 images from over 200 countries and territories were submitted. The winning images will be announced on 16 April. MORE PICTURES:Colour flies as Joburg celebrates Holi festival