Need a pick-me-up after the long weekend? Why not take a glance through some of the stunning winners' images from the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards.
The winners were selected from more than 70,000 entrants across the world, across categories including architecture, arts and culture, enhanced, low light, nature and wildlife, panoramic, people, smile, split second, travel.
Speaking about the awarded shots, Nigel Atherton, Jury Chair, said:
'Photography is a language that transcends national borders and cultures, race, gender and social background. Its poetry touches the hearts and minds of people all over the world, and nowhere is this better demonstrated than in these awards.
'No two of this year’s Open category winners are from the same country but all share the ability to visually interpret the world around them in a unique and captivating way. The winning and shortlisted images demonstrate this gift with aplomb.'
Take a flick through our picks in the gallery above.
All images via World Photography Organisation. 
