Grand title winners 2021
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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
2022
Feb 2
Voting closes for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 57 People's Choice Award
Mar 11
Winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 58 competition are notified.
Oct 17
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 competition opens for entries.
Dec 1
Voting opens for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 58 People's Choice Award.
Dec 8
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 competition closes 11.30 am (GMT).
Under the lens
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.
Watch online
Catch up on the latest awards ceremony, enjoy live events packed with insights from award-winning photographers and get behind the scenes at the Natural History Museum with Wildlife Photographer of the Year on film.
A closer look
An invited guest shares their insight on an image from Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
'This is a lovely moment, combining careful and protracted observation of an animal in its habitat with compelling composition. The photo takes us right into the life of the young gorilla and makes us curious to understand his day.
Images this good can help inspire and educate, and may perhaps help save this critically endangered species.'
Visit the exhibition
Discover nature like you've never seen it before at the newly redesigned exhibition where 100 powerful photographs tell the story of a planet under pressure.
14 October 2022 - 2 July 2023
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