Finalists Nikon Comedy Wildlife announced

© Artur Stankiewicz / Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

Nikon is pleased to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2024. The selection from this year’s finalists consists of 40 standalone images, 4 portfolio images and 3 video entries – each showcasing the remarkable beauty and capturing humor found in the world’s most extraordinary wildlife.

Once again, the world’s most entertaining wildlife photography competition has produced a record number of exceptional and funny entries. Nearly 9,000 entries from 98 countries will compete for this year’s top prize: a unique week-long safari with Alex Walker’s Serian in the Masai Mara. This year’s standout entries include a cheetah playfully hiding behind a tree, a pair of bears sharing a warm embrace, a fish chasing an eagle through the sky, and even a small flying squirrel who gains the confidence of a mafia boss.

Stefan Maier, Senior General Manager Marketing at Nikon Europe, says: “We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards, showcasing the incredible talent and creativity of photographers from around the world. These images not only capture, but also highlight the humor and charm of wildlife the importance of conservation in a way that resonates with people of all ages and from all walks of life. At Nikon, we are immensely proud to be part of a competition that brings both joy and awareness to the wonder of our natural world .”

© Jörn Clausen / Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

The final shortlist will be judged by a panel of leading photographers, including Nikon Creators such as Cameron Whitnall, Lara Jackson and Roxy Furman, along with Nikon Ambassadors Daisy Gilardini and Charie Hamilton James. The public can also have their say online and vote for their favorite entry, as voting is now officially open for the People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Affinity Photo. This gives the public the opportunity to vote for their favorite comedy photo from the finalists, while also being entered into a free prize draw for a chance to win £500! Just go to the website and vote using the People’s Choice link.

The overall winner, along with the category and highly commended winners, will be announced at a special awards ceremony in London on Tuesday, December 10. This will be followed by a stunning, free exhibition, running for just one week from December 10 to 16, where Nikon will showcase the beautiful work of the 2024 Award Finalists in the Gallery@Oxo.

Each year the competition supports a sustainable conservation organization and once again Nikon, in partnership with the Comedy Wildlife Awards, is delighted to be working with Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN – a UK charity supporting conservation leaders who home country, the Global South.

© Philippe Ricordel / Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

Competition categories include:

• Category Serian Mammals by Alex Walker
• Spectrum Photo Birds Category
• ThinkTANK Category Reptiles and Amphibians
• Fish and other aquatic species
• Category insects
• Nikon Young Photographer (up to 25 years)
• Category Nikon Junior (up to 16 years)
• Great internet portfolio category
• Video category
• Affinity Photo People’s Choice Award (after finalists are announced)