See the world's best nature photography at the new exhibition in London. Open now with discounts for off-peak tickets.

**The Current of Life**Laurent BallestaHighly CommendedFind out more about this image

Grand title winners 2023

**The Golden Horseshoe**Laurent BallestaAdult Grand Title Winner

**Owls’ Road House**Carmel BechlerYoung Grand Title Winner

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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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A bird’s-eye view of the pollution problem in a marsh ecosystem. — Raj Mohan provides a bird’s-eye view of the pollution problem in a marsh ecosystem.

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.
12 Oct
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 exhibition at South Kensington opens.
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.
29 Jun
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 exhibition at South Kensington closes.

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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.

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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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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.

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A closer look

An invited guest shares their insight on an image from Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Birds of the Midnight Sun taken by Knut-Sverre Horn.

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.

— Kathy Moran, Editor and Chair of the Jury