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Saturday 20 November 2021

Wildlife Photography To Make You Smile

From time to time we post something completely different …
Like these photographs from the 2021 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards


'Can I Play You A Tune'
The Flautist - Ground Squirrel - R Kranitz


'He Went That Way'
Directing Penguin - C Taylor


'I Guess Summers Over'
Pigeon - J Speirs

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards was co-founded in 2015 by professional photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks MBE and Tom Sullam who wanted to create a competition that focused on the lighter side of wildlife photography and help promote wildlife conservation through humour.

This year, the competition is supporting Save Wild Orangutans by donating 10% of its total net revenue to the charity. The initiative safeguards wild orangutans in and around Gunung Palung National Park, Borneo.

“We were overwhelmed with the number and quality of entries we received this year, with well over 7,000 photos submitted from every corner of the globe,” says Paul Joynson-Hicks. “It was an amazing turnout, especially given the impact of the pandemic. The huge number of images we receive every year illustrates the appetite there is to engage with conservation and reminds us that wildlife truly is incredible and hilarious and, we must do all we can to protect it.”

Read more, and see other, amazing photographs here

All the best Jan

35 comments:

Ananka said...

These are wonderful photos :-D Poor wee pigeon!

Tom said...

...these are GREAT!

Christine said...

Wonderful shots!

kathyinozarks said...

awesome-I enjoyed these photos-Happy weekend Kathy

Conniecrafter said...

Oh wow these are all great, I don't know how you would pick one as a favorite. They sure did get a lot of pictures submitted!

J.P. Alexander said...

Hermosas fotografías . Te mando un beso

Angie's Recipes said...

Thanks for the smile :-)

Lorrie said...

Loved seeing these! The pigeon made me laugh.

Elephant's Child said...

Wonderful photos - and a great cause.

peppylady (Dora) said...

It sure does.
Coffee is on and stay safe

Jules said...

Cute. X

William Kendall said...

Those are marvelous.

Sussi said...

these are wonderful!

Margaret D said...

These photos chosen are wonderful, I was lucky to see several of them on the internet the other day..

Valerie-Jael said...

Fabulous photos! Have a great weekend! Valerie

Jo said...

I always enjoy your photography posts. I followed the link, some brilliant photos. I wonder how long the photographers had to wait to get photos like these.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

They are all wonderful wildlife photos.
Thanks for sharing, have a happy weekend!

Flowermouse Design ❀ Lone said...

Thank you dear Jan for a good laugh and enjoyment. Those photos are amazing. Wish you a lovely weekend. All the best❤️

CJ Kennedy said...

Saturday smiles. Thank you

Jeanie said...

These are such fun! There's much to be said about being in the right place at the right time -- and these photographers definitely were. Lots of lovely smiles here!

My name is Erika. said...

These are fun. We've been away for a week and a half and now I am home and playing catch up. Hope all has been well. Off to read about floor sitting, something I do a lot. hugs-Erika

DeniseinVA said...

Thank you Jan, these are lovely!

https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com said...

They are great

happyone said...

Thanks these photos were great. :)

Maria Rodrigues said...

Hi Jan
Amazing photos.
Have a nice weekend

Barwitzki said...

Gorgeous photos ... they put a smile on your face. Thanks.
And a wonderful action.
Many greetings to you Viola

NatureFootstep said...

yea, it made me smile :) Thanks!

lenalima said...

Lindas fotos, adorei! bj

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I remember you doing this several years, and I always love it when you share these comedic animals.

Kay said...

This is so much fun! I'm going to check out that link now.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

My favorites were Too Sexy for the Beach and the monkey riding the giraffe. They were so clever.

Bill said...

Great photos, they make you smile. :)

magiceye said...

All so cute!

Teresa said...

Bonitas fotos. Besos.

Phil Slade said...

I have quite a few funny animal and bird photos, mainly through the bad photography rather than animals in funny situations. The pigeon with the face mask made me laugh.