Spotlight on... SWPA

Work by the Sony World Photography Awards Professional Competition 2022 finalists, which are being exhibited in London from 13 April-20 May

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Wildlife & Nature

Oana Baković, Romania

'Absolute Beginner' is a series of images exploring the great variety and beauty of the flora in the photographer's local area.

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Architecture & Design

Javier Arcenillas, Spain

'Nur-Sultan' presents a series of photographs of the remarkable and eccentric architecture of the capital of Khazakstan.

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Landscape

Lorenzo Poli, Italy

"Life on Earth' delves into the ethereal magic of nature and the mysterious beauty of an untamed world, depicted through a diverse set of landscapes.

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Documentary Projects

Fabian Ritter, Germany

'The Long Days of Hanau' documents the community in Hanau, Germany in the aftermath of the racist attacks in the city on 19 February 2020.

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Creative

Alnis Stakle, Latvia

"Mellow Apocalypse' reprises visuals from open-source collections such as museums, scientific institutions and image banks to create intricately detailed collages in which disparate elements jostle and collide.

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Portraiture

George Tatakis, Greece

'Caryatis 2021' is a study of Greek women's traditional costumes deriving from different time periods in Greece's rich history, with each photograph meticulously researched and staged.

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Still Life

Haruna Ogata, Japan & Jean-Etienne Portail, France