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Wildlife Photographer of the Year announces new jury and competition changes ahead of momentous sixtieth edition
Ahead of the landmark competition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has also announced an entry fee waiver for over 100 countries, changes to the competition’s rules, and a new special prize to encourage hopeful stories of the natural world.
20 September 2023 -
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Sneak peek: A preview of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023
A forest rodeo, a hidden stargazer and a mason bee at work are just a few of the awe-inspiring images featured in the fifty-ninth Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
31 August 2023 -
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Dream image of a snow leopard at sunset by Sascha Fonseca wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year Peoples Choice Award
Sascha Fonseca’s spectacular camera trap image of a snow leopard at sunset has been voted as the winner of Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award.
9 February 2023 -
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Vote for your favourite: 25 images in the running to win the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2022
The public are invited to have their say and vote for their favourite image to win this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award run by the Natural History Museum, London.
1 December 2022 -
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Announcing Young Minds for a Compassionate World exhibition in India
The Natural History Museum, London, Victoria Memorial Hall Kolkata, and British Council are thrilled to announce the opening of an exhibition titled Young Minds for a Compassionate World, as part of the ongoing India/UK Together, a Season of Culture.
17 November 2022 -
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Fifty-ninth Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition opens for entries
For the fifty-ninth year, the Natural History Museum’s prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has opened for entries from photographers of all ages, nationalities, and levels.
17 October 2022 -
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The big buzz: Karine Aigner wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022
The winners of the Natural History Museum’s prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were announced at an awards ceremony in London today.The Natural History Museum will reveal the redesigned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition featuring the awarded images on 14 October 2022 in London.
11 October 2022 -
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year announces new Chair of the jury ahead of fifty-ninth competition
The Natural History Museum’s acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has announced Kathy Moran, former Deputy Director of Photography of National Geographic Magazine, as the Chair of the jury of the fifty-ninth edition.
28 September 2022 -
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First look: A preview of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022
An underwater wonderland, a disappearing giraffe and a treefrog pool party are just a few of the spectacular images included in the preview of Wildlife Photographer of the Year's fifty-eighth competition.
1 September 2022 -
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Lake of ice: Frozen in time, a photograph of an icy lake dedicated to a lost friend wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award
An enchanting image of willow branches mirrored by the surface of a frozen Italian lake, submitted in dedication to a lost friend, has won Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2021.
9 February 2022 -
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Vote for your favourite: Wildlife Photographer of the Year launches People’s Choice Award
The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is inviting fans of wildlife photography from around the world to vote online for the winner of the People’s Choice Award. Online voting opens now, until 14.00pm (GMT) on Tuesday 2 February 2022.
1 December 2021 -
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Unforgettable Behaviour: Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition opens at Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, USA, is the first to host a brand-new exhibition showcasing award-winning animal behaviour images from the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, opening today.
3 November 2021 -
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The Natural History Museum’s global Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is now open for entries
For the fifty-eighth year, the Natural History Museum’s acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has opened for entries from photographers of all ages, nationalities, and levels.
18 October 2021 -
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Explosive creation: extraordinary underwater scene wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021
Selected from more than 50,000 entriesfrom 95 countries, the winners of the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were revealed today at anonline awards ceremony.
12 October 2021 -
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year announces prestigious international jury
Wildlife Photographer of the Year announces prestigious panel of international jury members and introduces an entry fee waiver for 50 countries ahead of the fifty-eighth annual competition.
30 September 2021 -
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The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year welcomes the support of Seedlip
The Natural History Museum is delighted to welcome non-alcoholic spirits brand Seedlip as Associate Sponsor for this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at the Museum in London.
1 September 2021 -
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First Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021 images revealed
With a record-breaking number of entries from around the world, thejudges of thefifty-seventh Wildlife Photographer of the Year have had the toughest job yet.
1 September 2021 -
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In the line of fire: Robert Irwin’s drone image of raging bushfire in Australia wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award
His dramatic record of the devastation wreaked in the wake of a bushfire in Northern Australia won the prize
10 February 2021 -
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Vote for your favourite: Wildlife Photographer of the Year launches People’s Choice Award
The public are invited to have their say in the Natural History Museum’s prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition
1 December 2020 -
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Entries now open for Natural History Museum’s renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
For the fifty-seventh year, the Natural History Museum’s acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has opened for entries from photographers of all ages and abilities.
19 October 2020 -
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A welcome embrace: Rare glimpse of Siberian tigress wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020
Selected from over 49,000 entries from around the world, the winners were revealed during an online awards ceremony.
13 October 2020 -
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Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge to announce the winner of the Natural History Museum’s prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award at first virtual awards ceremony
It will be revealed in the competition’s first virtual awards ceremony, livestreamed from the heart of the Museum on Tuesday 13 October.
12 October 2020 -
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year announces international jury and new categories
The jury is comprised of prestigious, international photographers and industry experts and the new categories focus on people's impact on the planet.
29 September 2020 -
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Leica supports the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition and its focus to drive positive change
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is delighted to welcome Leica Camera as a sponsor for this year's exhibition at London’s Natural History Museum.
1 September 2020 -
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First Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 images revealed
These are just some of the fascinating and thought-provoking images from this year's competition.
1 September 2020 -
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Say cheese: image of mice scrapping on London Underground station platform wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People's Choice Award
Sam Rowley's ‘Station squabble’ emerged as the favourite.
12 February 2020 -
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year launches LUMIX People's Choice Award
Online voting is open until Tuesday 4 February 2020.
4 December 2019 -
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Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition opens for entries
The annual global search is launched for the best and most creative images of nature.
21 October 2019 -
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Caught in the moment: Gripping action shot wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019
The winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition are revealed today at a ceremony at the Natural History Museum, London.
18 October 2019 -
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Natural History Museum takes Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners to Number 10 Downing Street
Downing Street hosted a preview event for Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
14 October 2019 -
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First Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019 images revealed
A sleeping seal, a zombie beetle and a tragic turtle are just some of the captivating and emotive images from the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, which is now in its fifty-fifth year.
9 September 2019 -
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People's Choice Award winner revealed
The winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People's Choice Award has been revealed.
13 February 2019 -
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Natural History Museum showcases Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the World Economic Forum
16-year-old Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year winner, Skye Meaker to address delegates alongside conservationist Dr Jane Goodall21 January 2019 -
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year launches LUMIX People’s Choice Award
Vote for the winner of the LUMIX People's Choice Award now.
4 December 2018 -
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Awe-inspiring portrait wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018
The winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been revealed.
17 October 2018 -
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First Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 images revealed
The world-renowned exhibition opens on 19 October at the Natural History Museum, which runs the annual competition.
3 September 2018 -
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Press statement: Wildlife Photographer of the Year image disqualified
After a thorough investigation, the Natural History Museum has disqualified a photograph which was selected as winner of the 2017 Animals in Their Environment category.
27 April 2018 -
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 53 People's Choice winner revealed
A heart-warming image of a gentle moment between a gorilla and one of her rescuers is the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award.
13 February 2018 -
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Powerful rhino image wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017
Exhibition: 20 October 2017 – 28 May 2018 #WPY53
Media Preview: Wednesday 18 October, 08.30 – 10.30
17 October 2017 -
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First Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017 images revealed
Playful seals, nuzzling bears and a valiant-looking bald eagle are featured in phenomenal images from the finalists of Wildlife Photographer of the Year's fifty-third competition.
2 October 2017 -
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Pick your wildlife photographer of the year
World-leading nature photography competition launches People's Choice Award.
Online voting open now, until 10 January 2017.
21 November 2016 -
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American Tim Laman wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016
Exhibition: 21 October 2016 – 10 September 2017 #WPY52
Media Preview: Wednesday 19 October, 8.30-10.30
18 October 2016 -
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First 2016 Wildlife Photographer of the Year images revealed
A curious fox cub, hungry hornbill and inquisitive orca all play a starring role in images from the finalists of Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s fifty-second competition.
31 August 2016 -
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Choose your wildlife photographer of the year
World-renowned nature photography competition launches People’s Choice Award.
Online voting open now, until 5 January 2016.
9 November 2015 -
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015: winners revealed
From accident and emergency to the greatest nature photography show on Earth, Canadian physician takes Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015 title.
15 October 2015 -
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First glimpse of 2015 Wildlife Photographer of the Year images
Wrestling komodo dragons, ethereal egrets and thirsty squirrels are among the creatures captured on camera by this year’s finalists for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015.
8 September 2015 -
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Behind the Scenes of Wildlife Photographer of the Year
For the first time ever, we reveal the secrets of the world's greatest nature photography competition.
5 January 2015 -
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51st Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition opens
Open to young, amateur and professional photographers worldwide, the 51st Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition launches for entries on Monday 5 January 2015 for eight weeks.
3 December 2014 -
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Lazing lions win 50th Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The top awards for the fiftieth Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition were announced this evening at a glittering ceremony held at London’s Natural History Museum.
21 October 2014 -
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New book: 50 years of Wildlife Photographer of the Year images
To celebrate the 50th year of the longest running photography competition of its kind, the Museum has published a landmark book featuring some of the most compelling wildlife photographs of the last half century.
15 September 2014