2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards: 40 Hilarious Photo Finalists Revealed
The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards have announced the 40 finalists for the 2025 competition. This year’s event features an impressive selection of amusing photographs that highlight exceptional photography skills. The competition has received nearly 10,000 entries from photographers in 108 countries.
Record Participation and Exciting Prizes
The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards has set a record for submissions. The grand prize winner will be revealed on December 9 during a special awards night in London. The winner will receive a one-week safari experience with Alex Walker’s Serian in the Masai Mara. Other top prizes include:
- Nikon Z6 III camera
- Nikon Z50 II camera
- Nikon ZR camera
- Gear kits from Think Tank Photo
Stefan Maier, Nikon Europe’s Senior General Manager of Marketing, expressed excitement over this year’s entries. He emphasized the blend of humor and conservation illustrated through the images.
Highlighted Finalists
This year’s finalists feature a variety of humorous and engaging photographs. Some notable entries include:
- “Stellar Sea Eagles Practice Kung-Fu” by Mike Lane
- “Now Which Direction is My Nest?” by Alison Tuck
- “Welcome to Zen Lemur Yoga Course!” by Andrey Giljov
- “What Do You Mean I Need to See a Dentist?” by Bingqian Gao
- “Pied Piper Penguins” by Ralph Robinson
These finalists highlight the artistic talents of photographers from around the globe while promoting the importance of wildlife conservation.
The Legacy of the Awards
Founded in 2015 by photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks MBE and Tom Sullam, the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards aim to merge wildlife photography with humor. The initiative also raises funds for wildlife conservation. Partnering with the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN), the awards have helped distribute over £24 million to conservation efforts in 80 countries.
Tom Sullam expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting how it has expanded awareness of animal conservation globally. The winning photographs will be exhibited at the Gallery@Oxo in London from December 10-14, and a People’s Choice Award will open for voting on December 10, closing on March 12, 2026.
For more information and to follow the outcomes of the awards, visit El-Balad.
