A nervy ant , stoned - appear owls , and a very cockamamie elephant seal are just some of the character in this year ’s finalists for the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography awards .
Ahead of announcing the winners on December 10 , the award ’s organizer have released a shortlist of 40 standalone images , four portfolio entries , and three videos from the 2024 competition .
They ’re also proud of to announce that voting is open for the People ’s Choice Award , offering the public the chance to pick their favorite icon and enter a free prize draw to get ahead £ 500.Click here to voteuntil polling closes on October 31 .
“Hello World”: the happy life of a Red Ant, looking down to us.Image credit: Alex Pansier/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
“ We are thrilled to unveil the finalists for the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards , showcasing the incredible talent and creativity of photographer from all around the world . These images capture not only the humor and charm of wildlife but also highlight the importance of preservation in a way that resonates with people of all age and from all different walks of life , ” Stefan Maier , Nikon Europe Senior General Manager Marketing , said in a statement sent to IFLScience .
“ At Nikon , we are immensely majestic to be part of a competition that bring both delight and awareness to the admiration of our natural world , ” suppose Maier .
The awards were co - founded by professional photographers Paul Joynson - Hicks MBE and Tom Sullam in 2015 with the purpose of promote particular wildlife photography while raising cognisance of the planet ’s biodiversity through mood .
“Smiley Elephant Seal”: Although a potentially violent species, this elephant seal seems very chirpy.Image credit: Gabriel Rojo/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
This yr , the winners will be selected by a panel of judges feature several wildlife photographers and conservationist , as well as telly presenter Kate Humble and comedian Hugh Dennis . Winners will be announced on December 10 at an award ceremony in London followed by a calendar week - long expo to showcase this class ’s gift .
For a glimpse of what ’s in shop , you could condition out some of the winner from previous yearshereandhere .
“ We have hit our tenth year of rivalry , and the entry , funding , and laughs just keep going up . It ’s a privilege to be part of this exciting journey , making us all laugh and raising our cognizance of brute conservation , ” said Sullam .
“Laughing out loud”: a newborn seal seems to be laughing at a good joke.Image credit: Ingo Hamann/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
“ We ca n’t wait to herald the winner ! ”
“Whiskered Tern crash on landing”: a water bird makes an awkward landing.Image credit: Damyan Petkov/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
“Frog in a balloon”: A frog with its head in a bubbleImage credit: Eberhard Ehmke/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
“Easy fellas - Hajime!": Two polar bears appear to be starting a fight, while a third bear watches cautiously.Image credit: Philippe Ricordel/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
“Smooching owlets”: two owlets trying to get some privacy as their little offspring stands next to them with a grin and shut eyes.Image credit: Sarthak Ranganadhan/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
