With nearly 9,000 entries from 98 countries, the awards continue to highlight the wonders of wildlife while promoting the important message of conservation. And now, the public has the chance to get involved by voting in the People’s Choice Award, where one lucky voter could win a whopping £500.
The Overall Winner, Category and Highly Commended Winners will be announced on Tuesday 10th December at an Awards Night in London, which will be followed by a glorious exhibition for one week (and one week only) from 10 - 16th of December showcasing all the 2024 Award Finalists at the Gallery@Oxo, thanks to the support of competition partners at Nikon. More info: comedywildlifephoto.com | Instagram | Facebook When asked what inspired the creation of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards in 2015, Michelle shared with Bored Panda, “I was living and working as a wildlife photographer in East Africa, and while going through my photos for an exhibition, I realized that the humorous ones—whether it was a warthog’s bottom or an eagle looking at me through its legs—were the most popular. It struck me that we could use this as a tool to engage people with animals and ultimately conservation. So I set out to create a competition that celebrated wildlife in a positive, life-affirming way, open to both professionals and amateurs. Thankfully, the images from the first year caught the public’s attention, and the rest is history.” As the competition celebrates its tenth year, Michelle reflected on the journey and future aspirations, saying, “It’s hard to believe we’ve reached 10 years! But in many ways, this is still a young competition, and we have a lot more to achieve. Our hope is to get more people involved, especially the younger generation, to keep spreading the joy and, more importantly, to keep advocating for conservation. If enough people are invested in making a difference, there is hope.” Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
