World Photography Awards 2008-2009

Here are some of my favorites from the Sony World Photography Awards in 2008. They've just closed enrollment for 2009- you can view entries at:

Sony World Photography Awards 2009 entries

This is one of the largest photography competitions in the world. The have competitions for both amateurs and professionals. Here are the categories:

Amateur Categories

1. Architecture
2. Conceptual & Constructed
3. Fashion
4. Landscape
5. Music
6. Natural History
7. Portraiture
8. Sport
9. Campaign Award

Professional Categories
PHOTOJOURNALISM & DOCUMENTARY
1. Current Affairs
2. Sport
3. Contemporary Issues
4. Arts & Entertainment

COMMERCIAL
1. Advertising
2. Fashion
3. Music

FINE ART
1. Portraiture
2. Conceptual & Constructed
3. Natural History
4. Landscape
5. Architecture