The World Photography Organization announced the finalists for the 2015 Sony World Photography Awards. The shortlist was culled from over 170,000 entries submitted by professional and amateur photographers in 171 countries. Here are some of our favorite 14 images from the professional, youth, and open categories.
The winners will be announced April 23, 2015.
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A boss speak to an employee at workCanva
A broom in a dirty roomCanva
Gof of man saying "Who doesn't want to see a happy ending?" via 
Stressed man covering his face during a move.Image via
Spaghetti Bolognese.Image via
Riding bikes on a beautiful day.Image via
Hi-tech movie room.Image via
The Beatles
Friends enjoying pizza.Image via
Volunteers for a neighborhood cleanup event.Image via
A cluttered corner of the garage.Image via
Outdoor heart meditation in a group.Image via
Leaning a foreign language online.Image via
A sloth is meditating. 
A woman comforts a man on the subwayCanva
Man on a subway car takes a moment to collect himselfCanva

Representative Image: She couldn't understand why he wouldn't "just" get a job.
Representative Image: A simple question became an unexpected friendship.
Security cam footageCanva
Gif that reads "We've got your back" via
Salesman at car dealership speaks to a woman in a carCanva
Hands held up to the sky make a 'heart' signCanva