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Grand title winners 2025
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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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Key dates
2025
26 Aug
Tickets on sale for the sixty-first Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Natural History Museum, London.
13 Oct
The awards ceremony takes place for the sixty-first Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
16 Oct
The sixty-first Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition opens at the Natural History Museum, London
16 Oct
The WildPhotos photography symposium takes place at the British Library, London, and streams online.
19 Oct
The sixty-second Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition opens for entries.
4 Dec
The sixty-second Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition closes at 11.30 am (GMT).
2026
4 Feb
Voting opens for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2026.
7 Apr
Voting closes for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2026.
14 Apr
The winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2026 is announced.
11 Jul
The sixty-first Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Natural History Museum, London, closes.
Under the lens
The impact of an image
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A closer look
An invited guest shares their insight on an image from Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Wake-up Call taken by Gabriella Comi.
On the surface this powerful photograph portrays conflict – two opposing forces staring each other down, each confident in themselves yet uncertain of the other’s intentions. Situations like this unfold around the world every day. It reflects the natural order, where respect and understanding enable us all to coexist. At Nuveen we face similar challenges daily, dealing with challenging environments while preparing for what’s next on the horizon. As Lead Corporate Sponsor for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, we’re proud to partner with an institution like the Natural History Museum that reminds us that this dynamic exists in both the natural and business worlds.
— Mike Sales, CEO Real Assets, Nuveen
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Pause, reflect and reconnect with the natural world through images that celebrate nature’s awe-inspiring beauty and urge us to protect it.
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