Powerful rhino portrait among Sony World Photography Awards finalists

The finalists and shortlisted photographers for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024 have been revealed. We look at some of the most striking images from the Wildlife and Nature category, including elephants marching down a street in Zambia, mesmerising bird formations, and a stirring portrait of a rhino in captivity.

Published: February 27, 2024 at 1:01 am

The finalists and shortlisted photographers for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024 have been chosen.

Over 395,000 images from more than 220 countries and territories were submitted into the competition, leaving judges with the gruelling task of picking their favourite photographers. Here, we showcase some of the best shots from the Wildlife and Nature finalists and shortlisted entrants.

Finalists and shortlisted photographers

Lukas Zeman

Sony World Photography Awards 2024
Credit: Lukas Zeman, Czech Republic, Shortlist, Professional competition, Wildlife & Nature, Sony World Photography Awards 2024

Lukas Zeman

Sony World Photography Awards 2024
Credit: Lukas Zeman, Czech Republic, Shortlist, Professional competition, Wildlife & Nature, Sony World Photography Awards 2024

Massimo Giorgetta

Sony World Photography Awards 2024
Credit: Massimo Giorgetta, Italy, Shortlist, Professional competition, Wildlife & Nature, Sony World Photography Awards 2024

Jasper Doest

Sony World Photography Awards 2024
Credit: Jasper Doest, Netherlands, Finalist, Professional competition, Wildlife & Nature, Sony World Photography Awards 2024

Haider Khan

Sony World Photography Awards 2024
Credit: Haider Khan, India, Finalist, Professional competition, Wildlife & Nature, Sony World Photography Awards 2024

Haider Khan

Sony World Photography Awards 2024
Credit: Haider Khan, India, Finalist, Professional competition, Wildlife & Nature, Sony World Photography Awards2024

Kathryn Cooper

Sony World Photography Awards 2024
Credit: Kathryn Cooper, United Kingdom, Shortlist, Professional competition, Wildlife & Nature, Sony World Photography Awards 2024

Kathryn Cooper

Sony World Photography Awards 2024
Credit: Kathryn Cooper, UK, Shortlist, Professional competition, Wildlife & Nature, Sony World Photography Awards 2024

Steven Begleiter

Sony World Photography Awards 2024
Credit: Steven Begleiter, United States, Shortlist, Professional competition, Wildlife & Nature, Sony World Photography Awards 2024

About Sony World Photography Awards

Produced by the World Photography Organisation, the internationally acclaimed Sony World Photography Awards is one of the most important fixtures in the global photographic calendar. Now in its 17th year, the free-to-enter Awards are a global voice for photography and provide a vital insight into contemporary photography today.

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