Judges have released the list of 2023 finalists of the Sony World Photography Awards— the most prestigious in the business. They were selected from more than 415,000 images taken in over 200 countries—and offer a dazzling array of photos across ten categories. This week, we will feature some of our favourites—since picking just one doesn’t begin to do them justice:) 

Today, we have the top entry from India—in the national winners competition—taken by Pradeep Kodimana Ramakrishnan. A striking image offered with a caption that could well be a useful life mantra: “Navigating life’s twists and turns, one step at a time.” See the other national winners here.