Wildlife Photographer of the Year Narrows Down 65,000 Entries to 100 Finalists
By Editor • August 26, 2026 • 1 min read
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has sifted through an astounding 65,000 submissions from photographers across 121 countries, ultimately unveiling its top 100 shortlisted images. This prestigious contest highlights the beauty and complexity of wildlife and their environments.
The selected works span various categories, illustrating not only the splendor of animal behavior and striking portraits but also the realities of human impact on nature. Viewers will find both heartwarming scenes of interspecies cooperation and stark reminders of the challenges faced by wildlife.
Among the standout images is Ernest Porter’s poignant shot, "Mutual Friends," where an oxpecker affectionately cleans a rhinoceros. Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen captures a heart-wrenching moment as an orca mourns its calf in the frigid waters of Norway. Pietro Rojas’ photojournalistic piece showcases a brown bear in a circus, emphasizing the troubling effects of human interference on wild animals.
The winners will be announced on October 13, with the exhibition available for viewing from October 16 through July 11, 2027, at the Natural History Museum in London. This year's entries are a testament to the resilience and vulnerability of wildlife, inviting viewers to reflect on their own relationship with nature.
Source: www.thisiscolossal.com
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