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11 amazing pictures from the World Photography Awards

The shortlist for the Sony World Photography Awards 2015 has been revealed. Be prepared for some pretty spectacular pictures, from breathtaking landscapes to real life people.
By Penny Travers
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First sight by Brent Stirton

Human, People in nature, Flowering plant, Grass family, Phragmites, Agriculture, Poales, Rural area, Crop, Prairie,
Nominated in the Contemporary Issues category. Brent Stirton focuses on congenital cataract blindness in South Africa.

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Futuristic Archeology by Daesung Lee

Landscape, Plain, Horse, Ecoregion, Sorrel, Grassland, Working animal, Rural area, Pasture, Stallion,
Nominated in the Conceptual Category. Daesung Lee portrays the traditional Mongolian nomadic lifestyle.

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Anna by Adi Dekel

Clothing, Bridal veil, Veil, Hair accessory, Headpiece, Wedding dress, Tradition, Bridal accessory, Bridal clothing, Bride,
Nominated in the Portraits category. Adi Dekel is know for his portraiture work in Israel.

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Miracle Mile by Gina Nero

Blue, Daytime, Architecture, Facade, Commercial building, Tower block, Line, Metropolitan area, City, Urban area,
Nominated in the Architecture category. This is Gina Nero's first picture of architecture in New York.

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Granges, Death of a River by Giulio di Sturco

People, People in nature, Reflection, People on beach, Walking, Stock photography,
Nominated in the Landscape category. Giulio di Sturco depicts the Ganges river.

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Frog story by Harfian Herdi

Nature, Organism, Invertebrate, Arthropod, Pest, Insect, Adaptation, Botany, Terrestrial animal, Macro photography,
Nominated in the Nature and Wildlife category. Harfian Herdi focuses on frogs in Indonesia.

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Underwater grace by Jonathan Yeap Chin Tiong

Human leg, Style, Monochrome, Monochrome photography, Black-and-white, Outdoor shoe, Bicycle handlebar, Crew,
Nominated in the Sport category. Jonathan Yeap Chin Tiong highlights synchronized swimming in Singapore.

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Smile by Joseph Makeni

Photograph, Happy, Style, People in nature, Temple, Neck, Jewellery, Tribe, Portrait photography, Tradition,
Nominated in the Smile category. Joseph Makeni went to the Pokot Village in Bogoria, Kenya.

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Hundred and forty centimetres by Sabine Lewandowski

Finger, Hairstyle, Comfort, Shoulder, Elbow, Joint, Wrist, Neck, Back, Muscle,
Nominated in the People category. Sabine Lewandowski's work focuses on Down's syndrome.

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Old shepherd by Saeed Barikani

Winter, Freezing, Sheep, Snow, Sheep, Fur, Shepherd, Herder, Frost, Herd,
Nominated in the Smile category. Saeed Barikan visited the Gilan countryside in northern Iran.

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Blue Fields by Simon Butterworth

Blue, Aqua, Teal, Turquoise, Azure, Paint, Symmetry, Painting,
Nominated in the Landscape category. Simon Butterworth's aerial work includes a solar salt operation in Australia.

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