The spellbinding shortlisted entries in the 'open' and 'youth' categories of the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed - and they're liable to produce a distinct widening of the eyes. This year's contest saw more than 326,000 entries flood in from photographers around the world - the highest ever number to date. This image has been shortlisted in the 'open' category, with the focus being 'travel'Dikpal Thapa documented locals in Nepal harvesting honey from wild Himalayan bees. This image has been shortlisted in the 'open' category, with the focus being 'culture'This stunning photo shows Mount Bromo in East Java, Indonesia. This image has been shortlisted in the 'open' category, with the focus being 'street photography'

Source: Daily Mail February 05, 2019 12:22 UTC