Sony World Photography Awards 2013: last call for entries The World Photography Organisation has announced the countdown to the close of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards, one of the world's leading photographic awards. There is just one month remaining for professional and amateur photographers from around the world to select and enter their best images of the year. The deadline for entries for the ten Open categories, for amateurs and enthusiasts, is 4 January 2013. The Professional competition, with 15 categories for serious photographers, will close on 9 January 2013. All entries are free via www.worldphoto.org and the shortlist will be revealed on 5 February 2013. This gallery features some of the images entered into the 2013 Open categories. Ape Family by Jozef de Fraine, Belgium Picture: Jozef de Fraine / 2013 Sony World Photography Awards