Take a sneak peek at these incredible photos from the world’s best wildlife photography competition before the big winners are announced!
Ahead of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners announcement in October, Natural History Museum has shared a sneak preview of images The post Take a sneak peek at these incredible photos from the world’s best wildlife photography competition before the big winners are announced! appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
Every year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition captivates the photographic world with its stunning images of wildlife. Organized by the Natural History Museum in London, this year's competition has already generated buzz with a sneak peek of highly commended images from the record-breaking 65,000 entries. The esteemed Grand Title and Young Grand Title awards will be unveiled on October 13, 2026, during a ceremony in London hosted by wildlife TV presenters and conservationists Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin.
A total of 100 images will be showcased in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 62 exhibition, opening on October 16, 2026.
Among the selected images are a striking photograph of a polar bear observing a seal's breathing hole in the Arctic sea ice, captured by Audun Rikardsen. Another notable image showcases the intricate relationship between a rhino and an oxpecker, with the bird cleaning its companion's bill against the rhino's skin, as seen through the lens of Ernest Porter.
Young photographer Jack Crockford's work also secures a Highly Commended award, depicting himself silhouetted against an incoming plane at London's Heathrow Airport. Additionally, Allegra Hutton's image captures a young leopard playfully chasing a squirrel up a tree in Botswana's Okavango Delta.
Other highly commended photographs include "Hidden Dragon" by Gil Wizen, "The Art of Flying" by Jack Crockford, "Biting Back" by Andrea and Maceo Grammatico, "Flock of Gold" by Bence Máté, "Mutual Friends" by Ernest Porter, "Split-Second Escape" by Jens Cullmann, and "Lifted to the Surface" by Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen. These images promise to provide an enthralling glimpse into the diverse and captivating world of wildlife through the lens of exceptional photographers.
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