The Sony World Photography Awards released their selection of shortlisted images. The World Photography Organization stated that, a record-breaking 230,103 images were entered into the Professional, Open and Youth competitions from 186 countries making the contest the largest photography competition in the world.

Malaysian photographer Khairel Anuar Che Ani took this image in Bali during Melasti Festival. This Festival is conducted once a year in conjunction with Nyepi or Silent Day.
Khairel Anuar Che Ani/Sony World Photography Awards