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.
Image: Willem Kruger / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019
“Hi There!” These Alaskan sea otters probably want some company in the water.
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.
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.”
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.”
Image: Vlado Pirsa / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019
“Hmm… what to do today?” This Snow Monkey is lost in thought.
Image: Txema Garcia / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019
“Hey there. Would you go surfing with me South Atlantic style?”
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.”
Image: Co Grift / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019
Adorable red squirrel making a wish, and… blow.
Image: Geert Weegen / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019
Snapping Turtle walking the slow lane.
Image: Lisa Wanderhoop / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019
The playful polar bear is probably laughing too hard.
Image: Marion Vallborn / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019
This guy has got amazing balance and chilling attitude.
Image: Pablo Daniel Fernandez / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019
“Haha. I know we are getting photographed. Say cheese.”
Image: Peter Haygarth / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019
Grab whatever you can. The African lion on the hunt.
Image: Sarah Skinner / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019
Ooops! ‘Follow at your own risk.’ The little guy just got a refreshing bath.
Image: Tilakraj Nagaraj / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019
Looks like these twinkle toes are trying their luck at Hip-hop.
Image: Phillip Marazzi / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019
“He’s right behind me, isn’t he?… Damn it!”
Image: Anthony N Petrovich / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019
“Oops, sorry.” Waltz went wrong.
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.
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
“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