“Now which direction is my nest?” by Alison Tuck, UK
The Nikon 2025 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have unveiled their finalists, and the results are hilariously delightful.
With 40 uproarious images, 3 curated portfolios, and 10 laugh-out-loud videos, this year’s entries showcase nature’s unexpected comedic flair. From expressive lions to penguins mid-blunder, the contest celebrates the quirky charm of animals while highlighting the skill and timing of wildlife photographers. Beyond the laughs, the awards carry a meaningful message about conservation and the importance of protecting these fascinating creatures. Winners will be announced on December 9th in London, followed by a weeklong exhibition at Gallery@Oxo from December 10–14.
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“The Shoulders of Giants” by Andrew Mortimer, Australia
“Welcome to Zen Lemur Yoga Course!” by Andrey Giljov, Russian Federation
“Go away” by Annette Kirby, Australia
“Territorial Defence Operation” by Antoine Rezer, France
“The Frog Prince of the Grape Vine” by Beate Ammer, Australia
“What do you mean I need to see a dentist?” by Bingqian Gao, UK
“I Just Can’t Wait To Be King” by Bret Saalwaechter, USA
“All Smiles” by Chris Stanley, USA
“Bad Hair Day!” by Christy Grinton, Canada
“Great Hair Day” by David Fetters, UK
“OMG he’s at it again!” by David Rice, USA
“Relaxing in the trees!” by Diana Rebman, USA
“Landing Gears Down” by Erkko Badermann, Finland
“Hornbill In A Hurry” by Geoff Martin, UK
“Baptism Of The Unwilling Convert” by Grayson Bell, USA
“Peek a Boo” by Henry Szwinto, UK
“Bad mouthing” by Hikkaduwa Liyanage Prasantha Vinod, Sri Lanka
“Smiler” by Jenny Stock, Australia
“Battle Hug” by Jessica Emmett, Singapore
“It is tough being a duck” by John Speirs, UK
“Monkey Circus” by Kalin Botev, Bulgaria
“Outdoor smoking zone” by Lars Beygang, Germany
“Oh my!” by Laurent Nilles, Luxemburg
“Fonzies advertising” by Liliana Luca, Italy
“Masquerading as an arrow” by Magnus Berggren, Sweden
“Aaaaaww Mum!” by Mark Meth-Cohn, UK
“High Five” by Mark Meth-Cohn, UK
“Darling, please stop!” by Massimo Felici, Italy
“The Choir” by Meline Ellwanger, USA
“Paint Me Like One of Your Forest Girls” by Michael Stavrakakis. Australia
“Steller Eagles Practice Kung Fu Tango” by Michael Lane, UK
“Flamingone” by Miles Astray, Canada
“Hit the dance floor!” by Paula Rustemeier, Germany
“Stretch your Leg” by Peter Reinold, USA
“Pied Piper of Penguins” by Ralph Robinson, USA
“Squirrel airborne: surrender mode” by Stefan Cruysberghs, Belgium
“Smile, you’re being photographed.” by Valtteri Mulkahainen, Finland
“Headlock” by Warren Price, UK
“The Wig” by Yann Chauvette, Canada
