Stunning pictures from 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

THESE 10 photographs are the cream of the crop in the Sony World Photography Awards — and will leave you breathless.

The Majestic Dance ... This picture was taken in the forest area of Jaipur, Rajasthan (India). Rajasthan has a huge population of the National Bird and they are found in most areas (both urban and rural). This picture was taken during rain season, in which it’s a common sight to see the Peacocks dancing. Picture: Satvik Bhatt, India, Entry, Open, Wildlife, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

1/10The Majestic Dance ... This picture was taken in the forest area of Jaipur, Rajasthan (India). Rajasthan has a huge population of the National Bird and they are found in most areas (both urban and rural). This picture was taken during rain season, in which it’s a common sight to see the Peacocks dancing. Picture: Satvik Bhatt, India, Entry, Open, Wildlife, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

Dinagyang Festival of the Philippines ... Annual celebration of Dinagyang festival of Iloilo, Philippines The Dinagyang Festival is a religious and cultural festival in Iloio City, Philippines held on the fourth Sunday of January. Picture: Raniel Jose Castañeda, Philippines, Entry, Open, Culture, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

2/10Dinagyang Festival of the Philippines ... Annual celebration of Dinagyang festival of Iloilo, Philippines The Dinagyang Festival is a religious and cultural festival in Iloio City, Philippines held on the fourth Sunday of January. Picture: Raniel Jose Castañeda, Philippines, Entry, Open, Culture, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

3/10Manta ... A manta ray swimming in the Indian ocean, Indonesia. Picture: Daniel Hunter, UK, Entry, Open, Wildlife, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

Politechnika Warszawska ... The Warsaw University of Technology is one of the leading institutes of technology in Poland and one of the largest in Central Europe. Picture: Lorenzo Linthout, Italy, Entry, Open, Architecture, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

4/10Politechnika Warszawska ... The Warsaw University of Technology is one of the leading institutes of technology in Poland and one of the largest in Central Europe. Picture: Lorenzo Linthout, Italy, Entry, Open, Architecture, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

Soar in the blue ...There was a diving practice, after that, the swimming coach was swimming in the pool, and I was standing in the 5m diving platform, waiting for the right moment, although the light was quiet dim, I still managed to get this shot. Picture: Zuorong Li, China, Entry, Open, Motion, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

5/10Soar in the blue ...There was a diving practice, after that, the swimming coach was swimming in the pool, and I was standing in the 5m diving platform, waiting for the right moment, although the light was quiet dim, I still managed to get this shot. Picture: Zuorong Li, China, Entry, Open, Motion, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

Bear Apartment Six ... Little bears can be very busy and the cub residents of Free the Bears Fund’s enclosure number six in Cambodia are no exception. Photographed over 90 consecutive minutes in June 2016, three sun bear cubs are the stars of the show as they climb in and out of their den entrance. Cheeky, joyful and adorable, sometimes they’re solo and sometimes they’re with their bear buddies. Each bear was rescued from the illegal wildlife trade when they were only a few months old, and will now be in the care of Free The Bears for the rest of their lives. Picture: Alexandra Cearns, Australia, Entry, Open, Enhanced, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

6/10Bear Apartment Six ... Little bears can be very busy and the cub residents of Free the Bears Fund’s enclosure number six in Cambodia are no exception. Photographed over 90 consecutive minutes in June 2016, three sun bear cubs are the stars of the show as they climb in and out of their den entrance. Cheeky, joyful and adorable, sometimes they’re solo and sometimes they’re with their bear buddies. Each bear was rescued from the illegal wildlife trade when they were only a few months old, and will now be in the care of Free The Bears for the rest of their lives. Picture: Alexandra Cearns, Australia, Entry, Open, Enhanced, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

Disciplinant ... I was traveling to Sertar County (a county of Sichuan Province, China), and visited the Serthar Buddhist Institute here, Lamaism’s piety and the grand scene shocked me. I have never before felt my heart be so pure. When I wanted to take a photo there was a Lamaism walking by - so I got this photo. Picture: 希德张, China, Entry, Open, Culture, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

7/10Disciplinant ... I was traveling to Sertar County (a county of Sichuan Province, China), and visited the Serthar Buddhist Institute here, Lamaism’s piety and the grand scene shocked me. I have never before felt my heart be so pure. When I wanted to take a photo there was a Lamaism walking by - so I got this photo. Picture: 希德张, China, Entry, Open, Culture, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

Paper Mill ... Waste from a paper mill is agitated by aerators, producing steam and foam, which are pushed by the wind. Clearwater Paper Reservoire, Lewiston, Idaho. Aerial Image (shot from a plane at 1,500 feet). Picture: Jassen Todorov, US, Entry, Open, Architecture, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

8/10Paper Mill ... Waste from a paper mill is agitated by aerators, producing steam and foam, which are pushed by the wind. Clearwater Paper Reservoire, Lewiston, Idaho. Aerial Image (shot from a plane at 1,500 feet). Picture: Jassen Todorov, US, Entry, Open, Architecture, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

The Midnight Blossom ... Part of the series ‘The Flower Keepers’, a personal series exploring my imagination and thoughts, creating whimsical characters in a world filled with flowers. Picture: Ellie Victoria Gale, UK, Entry, Open, Enhanced, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

9/10The Midnight Blossom ... Part of the series ‘The Flower Keepers’, a personal series exploring my imagination and thoughts, creating whimsical characters in a world filled with flowers. Picture: Ellie Victoria Gale, UK, Entry, Open, Enhanced, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

10/10Equilibrium ... Digital edition. Picture: José María Pérez, Argentina, Entry, Open, Enhanced, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

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