Giving Laughter, Gaining Grins: Our Top Picks for the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards So Far 😜
Explore the most humorous snapshots of the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Get ready to chuckle and marvel at the hilarity of the animal kingdom as we share our favorites from the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards! 🌠
While we're here for the laughs, let's not forget the underlying goal of this event. Under the umbrella of "Conservation through Competition," these awards aim to draw attention to crucial wildlife conservation concerns. Founded in 2015 by photographers and visionaries Paul Joynson-Hicks MBE and Tom Sullam to celebrate the jovial side of wildlife photography, the competition marvelously demonstrates the power of humor as a tool for wildlife conservation promotion.
Paul Joynson-Hicks shares his thoughts: "Our world is extremely beautiful and intricately connected, yet humanity continues to overexploit and damage it. Issues related to wildlife conservation and sustainability are growing in prominence, but often the messages and images we encounter are grim, disheartening, and demotivating."
Professionals and amateurs alike have until June 30th to submit their wildlife photography masterpieces for a chance to be featured in an exhibition at Gallery@Oxo in London this coming December. In the meantime, let's dive into some of our top picks from this year's entries! 📷
"Hey Buddy!"
"Ambling beside the Murrumbidgee River, we stumbled upon a collection of Gippsland Waterdragons foraging, when, lo and behold, this breed-apart waterdragon popped up and waved hello!" - Trevor Rix
"Showtime, Cruise-style!"
"This captivating photo encapsulates playful lion siblings, where one seems to encourage the other to show off with a series of naughty stunts. Although lions aren't natural climbers, it's evident they're ready to defy gravity!" - Bhargava Srivari
"Ermahgerd!"
"Two elated mudskippers seem to be enjoying a rip-roaring time in the mud. If only I knew what they were laughing about!" - Emma Parker
"Watch this space!"
"This spirited roe deer was scampering around when it beelined straight towards me. I had just one opportunity to capture this split-second moment!" - Jeremy Duvekot
"Dive-In!"
"An impromptu shot from an Antarctic expedition vessel, those gentoo penguins seemed to be patiently queuing up to take the plunge." - Martin Schmid
"Mega-Mansion, Sharon!"
"This photo was snapped on October 30, 2024 at Kruger National Park in South Africa, outside Skukuza Camp. The Common Myna tirelessly builds a colossal nest." - Brian Hempstead
"No Sharing Zone!"
"I observed a White-Tailed Sea Eagle hiding a fish in a hole and fiercely guarding it, as another eagle tried to swoop in and steal the catch." - Annette Kirby
"Off to Adventure, Kemosabe!"
"A lava lizard minded its business, but then this adventurous Galapagos marine iguana hopped aboard for a wild ride. It's as if the iguana’s eyes were possessed by the lava lizard!" - Rachelle Mackintosh
If you think you've got what it takes to join in on the fun, be sure to enter your most laughter-inducing wildlife photos by June 30th for a chance to participate in this year's Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards! 📸🎉
Sources:
- "Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards." official website
- "Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards launches 2025 global hunt for humorous wildlife images." BBC News (2025)
- "Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition showcases the beauty and fragility of our planet." The Guardian (2024)
- "Conservation through competition: The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards." Responsible Wildlife Tourism (2023)
"Remember, laughter is a powerful tool for raising awareness about wildlife conservation. The winning submissions in the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards could easily showcase both a lively lifestyle and the latest technology used in capturing these hilarious moments."
"As we move forward, it's not just photography that advances, but also our understanding of the importance of entertainment in helping to promote the conservation and sustainability of our environment. Submit your entries by June 30th for a chance to be part of this life-changing event."
