2013 Sony World Photography Awards

With over 122,000 entries from 170 countries – the highest number of submissions to date - the judges of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards have selected a shortlist of photographs that stood out beyond all others for their impressive high quality, originality and modern appeal. Topics ranged from daily international life to the Obama presidential campaign to quirky and witty shots of the animal kingdom.

 
Holi - the festival of colors - is undoubtedly the most fun-filled and boisterous of Hindu festivals. It's an occasion that brings in unadulterated joy and mirth, fun and play, music and dance, and, of course, lots of bright colors!