Finalists of ‘The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards’ Challenge You NOT To Say ‘Aww’ or Smile

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is an online global wildlife photography competition that features hilarious photographs of wildlife species with silly expressions or doing funny things. The competition was started four years ago by two renowned photographers – Tom Sullam and Paul Joynson Hicks.

The idea behind this competition is to capture the raptures of playful and light-hearted photography while promoting wildlife conservation as well. For the past few years, this competition has been widely loved and the world has got to witness some amazing pictures of lively and humorous wildlife through it.

This year’s top 40 comedy wildlife photographs are out and trust me, you can’t help but laugh aloud. These adorable birds and animals have put on their unadulterated expressions and actions, and it just makes you laugh.

Take a look at these wonderful captures from the finalists of this competition.

“Don’t mind me. I’m just helping people with directions.” This majestic beast looks like a stubborn gatekeeper.

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Willem Kruger / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

“Hi There!” These Alaskan sea otters probably want some company in the water.

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Donna Bourdon / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

“Oh My! Are you taking a picture of me?” This sea otter is astonished. He thought he wasn’t photogenic.

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Harry Walker / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

This little fella here knows how to relax like a king, “Not a thing to worry about.”

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Tom Mangelsen / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Oh! Seems like a lovers’ spat. “Don’t you dare turn your back on me while I’m still talking.”

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Vlado Pirsa / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

“Hmm… what to do today?” This Snow Monkey is lost in thought.

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Txema Garcia / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

“Hey there. Would you go surfing with me South Atlantic style?”

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Elmar Weiss / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

These gannets seem upset with each other. “Don’t look at me. I’m still not talking to you.”

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Co Grift / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Adorable red squirrel making a wish, and… blow.

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Geert Weegen / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Snapping Turtle walking the slow lane.

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Lisa Wanderhoop / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

 The playful polar bear is probably laughing too hard.

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Marion Vallborn / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

This guy has got amazing balance and chilling attitude.

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Pablo Daniel Fernandez / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

“Haha. I know we are getting photographed. Say cheese.”

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Peter Haygarth / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Grab whatever you can. The African lion on the hunt.

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Sarah Skinner / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Ooops! ‘Follow at your own risk.’ The little guy just got a refreshing bath.

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Tilakraj Nagaraj / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Looks like these twinkle toes are trying their luck at Hip-hop.

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Phillip Marazzi / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

“He’s right behind me, isn’t he?… Damn it!”

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Anthony N Petrovich / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

 “Oops, sorry.” Waltz went wrong.

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Alastair Marsh / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

“No more fighting. Come on, let’s call it a day.” Chest Bump. Suppose they are friends now.

Top 40 finalists of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Would Make You Laugh Out Loud

Image: Tom Mangelsen / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Seems like a good exercise for these lionesses, jumping up and down.

Image: Adwait Alphale / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Image: Adwait Alphale / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

“Nope. I’m Not here.” This red deer is shy and hiding from the camera.

Image: Mike Rowe / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

“Okay, I’ll count till three. Hide fast.” Brown bear playing hide and seek with his mates.

Image: Valtteri Mulkahainen / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

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