- Competition received over 10,000 entries from 112 countries, the highest in its history.
- Finalists announced, including notable photos such as 'Out Of Water' by Thong Duy Vu, a caiman with a '1950s rock and roll hairstyle' by Paolo Torre, and a bear harassed by ivory gulls by Eric Boren.
- Judges will select winners, with the announcement scheduled for December 8 in London.
- Winning images will be displayed at Gallery@Oxo from December 9 to 13.
- People's Choice Award voting is open until March 1, 2027.
The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards have unveiled their 2026 finalists, featuring a record-breaking 10,000 entries from 112 countries. The competition, known for its humorous wildlife photography, supports the Born Free Foundation, which focuses on animal conservation.
This year’s entries include whimsical images such as a sunbird in a banana blossom and a caiman with a rock-and-roll hairstyle. Photographer Thong Duy Vu captured a sunbird in a humorous moment, exclaiming, “Oh my goodness, where did all the water go?” while Paolo Torre described his caiman photo as resembling “a 1950s rock and roll hairstyle.”
The competition also features a People’s Choice Award, allowing the public to vote for their favorite image until March 1, 2027. The winners will be announced on December 8 in London, with the winning images displayed at the Gallery@Oxo from December 9 to 13.
The awards not only celebrate creativity but also raise awareness for wildlife conservation, making it a significant event in the photography calendar.
As the judges prepare to select the winners, the anticipation builds for the reveal of the most humorous and heartwarming wildlife moments captured this year.
“The competition received over 10,000 entries from 112 countries, the most ever, and supports the Born Free Foundation this year. The People's Choice Award is open for public voting until March 1, 2027, with the top prize being a safari with Alex Walker's Serian in the Masai Mara.”
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