Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.
Etna’s River of Fire
Etna’s River of FireLuciano GaudenzioWinnerFind out more about this image

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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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Dozens of sperm whales aggregate just below the surface of the ocean, swimming amongst each other very closely.
Dozens of sperm whales aggregate off the coast of Sri Lanka giving photographer Tony Wu hope for the revival of the species.

Key dates

  • 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.

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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