Grand title winners 2021
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2021
Jan 19 — Feb 4
Original and high-resolution files requested for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 57 competition entrants 19 January - 4 February.
Oct 18
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 58 competition opens for entries.
Dec 1
Voting opens for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 57 People's Choice Award.
Dec 9
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 58 competition closes 11.30 am (GMT).
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.
Under the lens
Choose your favourite image
Each year the Natural History Museum chooses 25 of the best images from the latest Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition shortlist.
Help decide which of these images should win The People's Choice Award.
How you can help
Find out how your choices can have a positive impact on the environments and species we share this world with.
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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 captive circus performer with a wire muzzle looks like a hunter's target, taking a deep look into the soul of the viewer. The woman and the bear are isolated in a frozen glow of surrender. The simplicity belies the complex dance of actors, light, texture and color which tells a bigger, sadder story of despair.'
Visit the exhibition
Discover the world's best nature photography with the new Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, exhibited on 100 exquisite light panels.
15 October 2021 - 5 June 2022
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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 exhibition.
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