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2023
29 Aug
Tickets on sale for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 in South Kensington, London
9 Oct
Find out who has been awarded in Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 as the awards ceremony takes place.
15 Oct
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 competition opens for entries.
29 Nov
Voting opens for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 People's Choice Award.
7 Dec
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 competition closes 11.30 am (GMT).
2024
17 Jan — 2 Feb
Original and high-resolution files requested for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 competition entrants 17 January - 2 February.
31 Jan
Voting closes for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 People's Choice Award
7 Feb
The winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 People's Choice Award is announced.
8 Mar
Unsuccessful entrants to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 competition are notified.
8 Mar
Winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 competition are notified.
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WPY Worldwide
Wildlife Photographer of the Year showcases the worlds best nature photography to a global audience.
Celebrate the power of photography and the wonders of the natural world with this impactful programme.
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A closer look
An invited guest shares their insight on an image from Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Double interest taken by Scott Portelli.
This outstanding image gives us a glimpse into the hidden richness of life in our oceans. It also reminds us of our responsibility to do everything we can to tackle the twin crises of our time: climate change and biodiversity loss. All of us who use the sea must be part of the solution and not adding to the problem. At Ørsted, we’ve set the ambition that all the new renewable energy projects we commission from 2030 onwards should deliver a net-positive biodiversity impact, helping restore biodiversity as we tackle the climate crisis.
— Benj Sykes, Ørsted’s UK Head of Environment, Consents & External Affairs
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First look at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59
Here’s a glimpse at some mesmerising images from this year's upcoming exhibition.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year: The Disappearing Giraffe
Jose Fragozo’s image The Disappearing Giraffe captures the contrast between the natural world and human infrastructure.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Draining the Basin
Who gets water when there's not enough for everyone? Morgan Heim's image captures the moment of relief as groundwater gushes from a ditch in the parched Klamath Basin.
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