Wildlife Photographer of the Year
See the world's best nature photography at the new exhibition in London. Open now with discounts for off-peak tickets.
The Great Swim
The Great SwimBuddhilini de SoyzaHighly commendedFind out more about this image

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year tells the story of a planet under pressure. Help us harness the power of photography to advance scientific knowledge, spread awareness of important issues and nurture a global love for nature.

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A bird’s-eye view of the pollution problem in a marsh ecosystem.
Raj Mohan provides a bird’s-eye view of the pollution problem in a marsh ecosystem.

Key dates

  • 2023

  • 29 Aug

    Tickets on sale for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 in South Kensington, London

  • 9 Oct

    Find out who has been awarded in Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 as the awards ceremony takes place.

  • 15 Oct

    The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 competition opens for entries.

  • 29 Nov

    Voting opens for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 People's Choice Award.

  • 7 Dec

    The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 competition closes 11.30 am (GMT).

  • 2024

  • 17 Jan — 2 Feb

    Original and high-resolution files requested for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 competition entrants 17 January - 2 February.

  • 31 Jan

    Voting closes for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 People's Choice Award

  • 7 Feb

    The winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 People's Choice Award is announced.

  • 8 Mar

    Unsuccessful entrants to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 competition are notified.

  • 8 Mar

    Winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 competition are notified.

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A closer look

An invited guest shares their insight on an image from Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Birds of the Midnight Sun taken by Knut-Sverre Horn.

There is a sense of living in the shadows, adapting and thriving in a human landscape that made this photograph resonate with the jury. This is what urban wildlife is all about. The photograph is also beautiful, the interplay between light and silhouette, the interaction between the adult and chicks come together to capture a wonderful moment - nature persevering.

— Kathy Moran, Editor and Chair of the Jury
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