Photography is, without a doubt, the language of our time. Everyone has a lot of pictures they love, either saved on their computer or printed out and put away to look at later. It lets us preserve moments and remember things from the past. We can take a trip down memory lane and remember what life was like when we hadn’t lost the people we loved. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, which everyone loves and looks forward to, is a great example. Take a sneak peek at the funniest entries so far this year because these 15 pics from this competition will prove that nature does have some comical moments too.
The annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards contest shows how funny nature can be and gives us a chance to appreciate the earth and its creatures without putting their already fragile lives at risk.
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Taking pictures and writing down people’s celebrations is one of the most rewarding hobbies, and people who do it for a living will probably agree that it changes how you see the beauty and how you feel about life in general, just like these 3 little amigos.
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On the website for The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, you can find a thought-provoking quote from the contest’s co-founder, Paul Joynson-Hicks, that says it all about how important this annual competition is. But looking at this owl winking at you in this pic might make you think it’s nothing but a big joke.
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The world is very beautiful and connected, but people are doing everything they can to overuse it and hurt it. The world is paying more attention to issues of wildlife conservation and sustainability, but the messages and images tend to be negative, depressing and tiring. But this picture of a laughing moose taken by photographer Kerry Singleton will make you think otherwise.
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The world’s wildlife is in danger. This is a sad fact that everyone knows. Illegal exotic animal trade- the fourth-largest criminal industry in the world, the fragile ecosystem, which is destroyed by fires, people who are willing to cut down trees just to build another mall, pollution, and climate change are the biggest threats that are actively destroying the earth. But when you look at this chubby guy taking an afternoon nap, you’d think that there is no cause for worries or tensions, or else how would he be able to sleep like this? Unless he is an overworked salaryman.
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Humans have a responsibility to make the world a better place. The pictures people have sent to the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards show how the world’s beauty is fading and teach people about wildlife and how important it is without showing too many painful pictures. Such facts can make a lot of you uncomfortable, just like this seal who thinks its buddy’s body is too uncomfortable to rest its head on.
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Those who don’t know much about the history of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards may be wondering how and when it started: Paul Joynson-Hicks was working as a wildlife photographer in East Africa when it all began. The man was looking at his beautiful photos when he saw two that made him laugh: an eagle looking at the camera through its back legs and the bottom of a warthog. The co-founder then realized that this funny way of talking about the dangers wildlife faces would be a good way to get people interested in those dangers. He was right because it is funny until you see how real some issues are.
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In 2015, the competition was made official, and soon after, co-founder and fellow photographer Tom Sullam joined the team. Michelle Wood joined a couple of years later. The organization’s motto is “share the enjoyment of nature and take the time to recognize its value.” Every year, amateurs and professionals from all over the world send them thousands of photographs. They send in all kinds of photos like this one where a mother bear seems like she is yelling at her cub for annoying her all day.
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It also has a few categories, such as “land,” where you can submit up to three pictures of animals that live on land; “air,” where you can submit pictures of animals that fly; “junior,” which is for kids; “portfolio,” which is a group of four, preferably related pictures; “underwater,” which is for animals that live in water; and, last but not least, a “video clip” section where people can submit moving pictures. So, why don’t you come on over ad send in your entry like this little fella making his way over a turtle bridge.
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The entry deadline for this year is September 1, 2022, so everyone should get their cameras ready. If a contestant wins one of the categories, they will get a certificate and the title “Award-Winning Photographer.” The winner will be called the “2022 Comedy Wildlife Photographer of the Year,” and his or her photo(s) will be shown all over the world. The winner will also get a handmade trophy. So, be sure to send in your shots like this duck coming in hot.
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Among the other prizes are two free camera bags from sponsors and a one-week safari trip for two to Kenya. If you end up winning, then it’s time to tango, just like this spider doing its spider tango.
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Remember that wildlife is more important to everyone’s well-being. It’s important to protect your furry, feathered, and other animal friends and fight those who are actively trying to hurt them because there has been a big drop in the number of species. There are many ways to help, but the best place to start is by educating yourself and the people close to you. Do your part in conserving wildlife so you can continue to see pictures like these.
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People can learn more about wildlife and the problems they face thanks to groups like The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Through the contest, people can connect with them through a camera and see that they aren’t very different from humans. Like how this kangaroo tickles this other kangaroo. Seems like something you would do to your friend.
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Here’s yet a good capture of how animals may seem like humans or display human behavior. Watch this little lion cub carefully by his mother’s side. It looks like he is throwing a tantrum because he is hungry while his mother is trying to get some rest.
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Hope you’ve had fun looking at these funny pictures. Don’t forget that an animal’s life is just as important as yours. Even if it looks like a sea monster or a cute kitten, all life on earth is precious, and they all have the right to exist.
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