Wildlife Photography Archives

Nov242023 by fotomatedNo Comments

Winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023

Recall those side-splitting finalist photos from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023 announced last October? Well, hold on to your hats because the organizers have just unveiled the 2023 winners. Awards were given out across various categories, including a video section, not to mention some Highly Commended Winners for standout entries. Securing the ultimate honour this year is 'Air Guitar Roo' by the talented Jason Moore from Australia. Join in the applause for this year's overall champion and other winners capturing the essence of comedic brilliance! OVERALL WINNER Air Guitar Roo (c) Jason Moore (Australia) Jason mentions, “I was driving past a mob of Western Grey Kangaroos feeding in an open field that was filled with attractive yellow flowers. I had my camera wi...

Nov42023 by fotomatedNo Comments

Winners of the The Nature Conservancy Photo Contest 2023

Landscape Photography, Wildlife Photography

The Nature Conservancy Photo Contest is an esteemed international photography competition that celebrates the beauty and importance of the natural world through captivating and thought-provoking imagery. Organized by the Nature Conservancy, it has served as a platform for photographers to showcase their talent and passion for nature conservation. Each year, the competition draws entries from photographers around the globe, highlighting the rich diversity of landscapes, wildlife, and environmental issues. The event not only recognizes outstanding visual storytelling but also emphasizes the significance of preserving our planet's natural wonders. In its eagerly awaited 2023 edition, the Nature Conservancy Photo Contest has once again shone a spotlight on the remarkable work of photograph...

Oct292023 by fotomatedNo Comments

Finalists of Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023

Featured, Wildlife Photography

The shortlisted finalists of Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023 were announced recently. For those who are not familiar with the contest, it is a much-awaited, out-of-the-ordinary wildlife photography contest that could crack you up easily. Instead of typical wildlife photographs, what is awarded here are hilarious frames of our beloved animal friends. Having been initiated in 2015, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has become a major item on the photography calendar by now. From thousands of entries, the judges have shortlisted 41 photographs as the finalists and the best from the Video and Portfolio categories. They are equally brilliant, equally hilarious and equally adorable. Not much explanation is needed, the photographs will talk for themselves. Sit back, relax, and e...

Feb172023 by fotomatedNo Comments

Winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2023

Featured, Wildlife Photography

The Underwater Photographer of the Year competition (UPY) is an annual international photography competition dedicated to showcasing the best underwater photography from around the world. The competition was founded in 2015 by a group of experienced underwater photographers who recognized the need for a high-profile platform to celebrate the beauty and diversity of marine life. The winning images are displayed in a public exhibition in the UK and featured in a stunning coffee table book. The UPY competition is not only a celebration of the art of underwater photography but also an important platform for promoting awareness of the fragility and importance of the marine environment. The winners of the competition have been announced recently and the winning photographs are breathtaking....

Jan222023 by fotomatedNo Comments

Winners of Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2022

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Founded in 2015, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have quickly gained popularity all over the world. Over the past few years, the contest has been able to bring a number of hilarious yet adorable wildlife photographs to light. It constantly grows its audience as well as the number of contestants taking part. Winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2022 were recently announced and this year is no exception. There are plenty of rib-tickling pictures in this year's collection as well. Scroll down to get cracked up. Image credit & More info: comedywildlifephoto.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram OVERALL WINNER Jennifer Hadley (USA) Not so cat-like reflexes CATEGORY WINNERS Spectrum Photo Creatures in the Air Award Jean Jacques Alcalay (France) ...

Sep132022 by fotomatedNo Comments

Winners of the Bird Photographer of the Year 2022

Featured, Wildlife Photography

Bird Photographer of the Year is an international photography competition taking place every year with the goal of celebrating avian beauty and diversity. After evaluating more than 20,000 entries from around the world, the exhibition team has announced the winners recently. The most important thing to be highlighted is, that they are awarding photographs under eight main categories and some additional special awards too. On top of them, there is the overall winner, Bird Photographer of the Year and Young Bird Photographer of the Year. Here are the amazing winning photographs of each category. Image credit & More Info: www.birdpoty.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Overall Winner - Bird Photographer of the Year ‘Rock Ptarmigan Flight’ by Erlend Haarberg Young Bird ...

May82022 by fotomatedNo Comments

A Photographer Captures a Group of Polar Bears in a Strange Place

Featured, Wildlife Photography

Dmitry Kokh is a wildlife and underwater photographer who is based in Moscow, Russia. In September 2021 he could capture a fascinating scene on the Kolyuchin island when he was coming back from a long trip. His crew was sailing a yacht along the coast and the captain decided to stop at a small island (Kolyuchin) looking for a shelter, due to bad weather. Kolyuchin was the polar weather station for the Soviet Union. The station was shut down in 1992, but the buildings on the island are still in the place. Dmitry Kokh mentions "The stormy wind, rain, and neglected buildings on the rocky shores all served to make everything happening seem surreal. Suddenly, we noticed movement in the windows of the houses. Someone took out some binoculars and we saw the heads of polar bears!" That is whe...

Apr102022 by fotomatedNo Comments

These Wildlife Silhouettes are Amazing (Hint: They Are Better than the Conventional Ones)

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A typical wildlife photograph is one in which the subject is well lit and well detailed. All the wildlife photographers are working very hard to achieve that standard in their wildlife photographs. But about wildlife silhouettes? One would say it may convey a stronger emotion than a conventional wildlife photograph. Would you agree? Let us see the photographs below first. Image credit & More info: yswildlifephotography.com | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok (c) YS Wildlife Photography (c) YS Wildlife Photography (c) YS Wildlife Photography (c) YS Wildlife Photography A silhouette is the image of a person, animal, object or scene represented as a solid shape of a single colour, usually black, with its edges matching the outline of the subject. The interior of a silhoue...

Feb132022 by fotomatedNo Comments

Winning Photographs of Underwater Photographer of the Year 2022

Wildlife Photography

Winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2022 were announced on 10th February. Awards were given under several categories including an overall winner, the Underwater Photographer of the Year. The scope of the awards is not limited to underwater wildlife as one might guess, but many other artistic applications underwater. Scroll down to see the amazing winning photographs. More info: underwaterphotographeroftheyear.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Overall Winners Underwater Photographer of the Year 2022: 'Dancing with the giants of the night'Rafael Fernandez Caballero (Spain) Up and coming Underwater Photographer of the Year 2022: 'Supernova in paradise'Quico Abadal (Spain) British Underwater Photographer of the Year 2022: 'A 3.5m great white curiously approac...

Jan92022 by fotomatedNo Comments

A Beautiful Set of Captures of Orcas During the Golden Sunset

Featured, Wildlife Photography

The mighty sea covers more than 70% of the earth's total surface area. And it is the home for the most of world's largest animals. It is widely known that whales are the largest group of animals in the animal kingdom. More than 40 different whale species live beneath the waters, only coming to the surface to breathe. The more we discover whales, the more complicated they appear to be. Scientists have found that their massive brains have a built-in heating system to guarantee that they work correctly in frigid seas. It is also discovered that whales make a diverse range of sounds depending on where they are in the world. Orcas are one of the most beautiful and fiercest species among whales. Photographer Mary Parkhill who is passionate about whales has beautifully captured orcas during ...