Run by the local Sony markets across 23 countries – from New Zealand to Brazil – the National Awards programme searched for single best image by an amateur photographer from the 23 countries. There are a lot of amazing images that we have to share including the National Award Winners from Taiwan, Malaysia, Philippines, Korea and China.

© Chen Wei Seng, 1st Place, Malaysia National Award, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards

A huge variety of winning images were chosen by the local judges including the adrenaline pumping bull race in Batu Sangkar, Indonesia, the peaceful calm of hot air balloons across a Turkish sky and the vibrant colours of the Fung Shun fire dragon dance in southern China.

For the complete lists and images, please visit: http://worldphoto.org

© Manny Fajutag, Philippines, Winner, Travel, Open Competition, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards

© Gilbert Yu, Hong Kong/China, Winner, Arts and Culture, Open Competition, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards

© Lin Chun Chung, 1st Place, Taiwan National Award, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards

© Jeon Gook Hee, 1st Place, Korea National Award, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards