Since they began in 2007, the Sony Photography Awards have become one of the leading photography competitions in the world. The contest is open to all photographers of all ages, professionals and armatures alike. With a total of over 700,000 entries, it’s quite hard to pick which ones to show you, but I feel that these 14 images are the best of the best.

“Orangutan in the Rain” by Andrew Suryono

Taken in British Columbia, Canada – This mother and cub are a pair of very rare species of bear called “Spirit Bears” or “Kermode” and are even rarer than pandas.

“Vigorous Touch of the Morning” by Jubair Bin Iqbal

Taken in Denali National Park, U.S.A. – Denali is a wild land, 6 million acres wide (24281km²), with incredible frozen tundra, glaciers and North-American grasslands. The most prominent point in the park is Mt. McKinley, which is the tallest mountain in North America 20,320ft (6190m).

“Dog Fight” by Cioplea Vlad