Wildlife Photography Archives

Feb172023 by dinukaNo Comments

Winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2023

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 dinukaNo 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 dinukaNo Comments

Winners of the Bird Photographer of the Year 2022

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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 dinukaNo Comments

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

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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 dinukaNo 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 dinukaNo Comments

Winning Photographs of Underwater Photographer of the Year 2022

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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 dinukaNo Comments

A Beautiful Set of Captures of Orcas During the Golden Sunset

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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 ...

Dec252021 by dinukaNo Comments

Photographer Captured a Tiny Bird Using a Flower Petal as a Bathtub

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"It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." Rahul Singh is a wildlife photographer who has captured some incredible images of a variety of creatures. Among them are elephants, deer, jackals, monkeys, and rhinos. His actual passion is capturing the many different species of colourful birds that can be found nesting in his area. During such time he was capturing birds, he had a pivotal moment in his life. "I went to a spot where there are bushes of these ornamental bananas and photographed sunbirds taking nectar from them." (c) Rahul Singh The photographer says, "Everything was going as usual when the crimson sunbird began bathing in the water held in the banana blossom petal." (c) Rahul Singh The red pealed flower in these photos is known as the ornamental banan...

Dec122021 by fotomatedNo Comments

Ocean Photography Awards 2021 Finalists

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The ocean is a large mass of saltwater that covers almost three-quarters of the earth's surface. It also regulates our weather and temperature, absorbs large amounts of CO2, produces the majority of our oxygen, and feeds a large portion of the human population. Humans rely on these teeming waterways for comfort and survival. Also, it is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, such as the blue whale who is the world's largest animal. But global warming and overfishing are putting the planet's greatest environment at risk. About the Contest The Ocean Photography Awards are both a celebration of our magnificent blue world and a forum for bringing attention to the many problems it faces. Ocean photographers of all disciplines and levels of experience, amateurs, and profess...

Dec122021 by fotomatedNo Comments

18 Magical Moments of Animal Kingdom By Photographer Dhritiman Mukherjee

Wildlife Photography

When it comes to photography, there are different aspects. One may find it as a method of collecting memories, or another may find it as even a therapy. Whatever it is, it can do silent wonders in viewers' minds. That is the magical power of photography, where thousands of words are delivered silently. And when it comes to wildlife photography, it is a whole new world with lots of unexpected encounters. Of course, unlike humans, you cannot ask animals to stay still to take a photo, and all you can do is wait patiently for even hours to capture the perfect moment. And that perfect moment will always blow your mind. So we can say that wildlife photography is an art of observation. Dhritiman Mukherjee is a person who mastered that art for 20 years. He is a really acti...