Modern Kids, Timeless Images: World Phototography Awards Photos

Photo by: Diko Risanto
Indonesian photographer Diko Risanto's portrait of a child posed with a Jaranan dance mask.

Taken by professionals and amateurs, adults and kids, the photographers who have been shortlisted for the Sony World Photography Awards have created some amazing images. We couldn't stop staring at these photos in particular; they're focused on children from different countries, capturing what life is like for modern-day kids in an ever-changing world. -- By Lylah M. Alphonse, Senior Editor, Yahoo! Shine