Image Credits: Chi Ki Teo/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards have published 42 pictures selected for their 2021 contest. The final 42 images, as well as portfolio and video category entries from around the world, include a laughing vine snake from India, a trio of gentoo penguins on the beaches of the Falkland Islands and a kangaroo performing a picture-perfect Pavarotti impersonation in Australia. is involved,” the competition said in a press release. These photographs were selected from over 7,000 entries received from around the world.
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards were founded in 2015 by professional photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks MBE and Tom Sulum, who wanted to create a competition that focused on the lighter side of wildlife photography and helped promote wildlife conservation through humor. Do.
Take a look at some of the funniest entries from the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2021 finalists:
Laughing Snake, India by Aditya Kshirsagar
“Vine snakes are very commonly seen snakes in the Western Ghats of India. When approached, they show aggression by opening their mouths,” the photographer said.
Monday Morning Mood by Andrew Mays, South Africa
A pied star caught on camera in South Africa. Andrew Mayes said, “I took this shot while photographing a group of pied starlings perched on a tree in the Ritveli Nature Reserve in South Africa. It perfectly sums up my mood on most Monday mornings.”
Penguin directed by Carol Taylor, UK
“Two gentoo penguins are discussing after coming out of the surf,” is how the photographer described his shot. This photo was taken in the Falkland Islands.
Time for School by Chi Ki Teo, Singapore
A smooth-coated beaver ‘bites’ its baby to get it back around for swimming lessons.
The Monkey Riding a Giraffe by Dirk-Jan Stehauer, The Netherlands
“During a game drive we saw a group of monkeys playing with each other, jumping up and down a bare branch. It was a pleasure to watch. After a while I saw a giraffe on the right Coming from. At the moment the giraffe branch passed, one of the monkeys was in his post to ride the giraffe,” said Dirk-Jan Stehauer, describing this perfectly timed picture.
Green Stylist by Gurumurthy K, India
An Indian chameleon photographed in the Western Ghats
Ouch! by Ken Jensen, UK
“A golden silk monkey in Yunnan China – this is indeed a display of aggression, but the position the monkey is in seems quite painful!” said the photographer.
Operative Warm Up by Lee Schaden, Australia
Describing this picture, the photographer said: “The kangaroo looked like he was singing ‘the hills are alive, to the sound of music’ in the field.”
Did I say you can take my picture? by Patrick Durlam, USA
“I followed this ruby-crown kinglet for about 15 minutes as it moved from branch to branch in rapid succession. I think it knew I was following it, because all of a sudden, it just stopped Went and looked at me for almost all three seconds!”
Dancing Away to Glory by Sarosh Lodhi, India
“A young langur moves his body to give the impression that he is dancing.”
Smoked Greens for Dinner by Siddhant Agarwal, India
“I have been following the family of a tigress named Paro in India’s Jim Corbett National Park for many years. It is her daughter who stands on her hind limbs to be able to scratch her face with a stick. But, so She appears to be carrying the log on her shoulders,” said Mr. Agarwal.
The Majestic and Graceful Bald Eagle by David Epley, USA
“Although it looks painful, and it very well may be, the eagle recovers with only a few broad wing strokes, and may want to rest a bit before driving another wood.”
Do not worry. Be happy! by Axel Bocker, Germany
A dragonfly looks into the camera and is seen smiling in this charming photo
The Baboon That Feels Like a Tenure by Clemens Guinard, France
A Hamadrys baboon yawns in this picture taken in Saudi Arabia. “But the graceful position of its paws, its fluffy cap, its eyes looked like it had some makeup on. In front of the camera, this baboon was on stage, to please its public and begin its solo Was prepared.”
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