British photographer Zed Nelson wins the $25,000 top prize at Sony World Photography Awards 2025.His project, The Anthropocene Illusion, explores human consumer behavior towards nature over six years and four continents.Nelson's work focuses on the impact of humans on the environment, capturing confrontational images of wildlife in various settings.The project raises concerns about how AI is affecting the landscape of imaging and people's belief in photography.Nelson emphasizes the importance of valuing truth in photography amidst the rise of AI-generated images.He believes there will be a shift towards valuing real documentary work over AI-created content.The Sony World Photography Awards exhibited Nelson's work at Somerset House in London, emphasizing the importance of real storytelling in photography.The awards featured 10 categories, with Zed Nelson winning Wildlife & Nature and Photographer of the Year.Other winners include Olivier Unia, Laura Pannack, Chantal Pinzi, and more, showcasing diverse talents in photography.Over 420,000 entries from 206 countries were received for the 18-year-old Sony World Photography Awards contest.