
Grand title winners 2023
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year tells the story of a planet under pressure. Help us harness the power of photography to advance scientific knowledge, spread awareness of important issues and nurture a global love for nature.
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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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Take action for nature
Discover how your choices can have a positive impact on the environments and species we share this world with.
Take inspiration from the natural world and become an advocate for the planet.
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.
The impact of an image
We all have the power to shape the future of the natural world and we all have our part to play in helping to find solutions to the planetary emergency.
Discover how wildlife photographers are having a positive impact on the natural world.
A closer look
An invited guest shares their insight on an image from Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
There is a sense of living in the shadows, adapting and thriving in a human landscape that made this photograph resonate with the jury. This is what urban wildlife is all about. The photograph is also beautiful, the interplay between light and silhouette, the interaction between the adult and chicks come together to capture a wonderful moment - nature persevering.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023 winning images
The image, titled The Golden Horseshoe, has won Laurent Ballesta his second Wildlife Photographer of the Year Grand Title award.
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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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