Air Guitar Roo by Jason Moore (Australia).
I had my camera with me, so I stopped to grab a few photos.
Now, Moore will get to experience a once-in-a-lifetime safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara for his efforts.
“Air Guitar Roo” by Jason Moore (Australia). Overall Winner and Winner, Alex Walker’s Serian Creatures of the Land Award.Animal: Western Grey KangarooLocation of shot: Perth, Australia“I was driving past a mob of Western Grey Kangaroos feeding in an open field that was filled with attractive yellow flowers. I had my camera with me, so I stopped to grab a few photos. I suddenly noticed this individual adopt a humorous pose – to me, it looks like he’s practicing strumming on his air guitar.”
Moore took the image after spending time photographing waterfowl in Perth.
While on his way home, he stopped by a field where he knew kangaroos often congregate.
Moore’s photo stood out for its happy vibe and feel-good factor, according to the judges.
“Dispute” by Jacek Stankiewicz (Poland). Junior Award Winner and Affinity Photo 2 People’s Choice Award.Animal: Greenfinch (Chloris chloris)Location of shot: Bialowieza forest“I caught this scene while watching birds in the Bialowieza Forest. Young greenfinch was still fed by parents. However, from time to time birds looked like having argument. My friends interpret this scene in two ways. 1 A young naughty kid is arguing with a parent. 2. One kid is reporting to the parent that its brother did something wrong: look he has broken the glass in the window.”
This years Peoples Choice Award winner is like the cherry on the cake.
To have a junior entrant win this major prize is extremely rewarding for us.
These funny animal photos won the 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
“Otter Ballerina” by Otter Kwek (Singapore). Creatures Under the Water Award.Animal: Smooth coated OtterLocation of shot: Singapore“An otter ballerina gracefully dances in an Arabesque position. The otter was leaping while attempting to grasp the overhanging leaves, and during an unusual landing, it ended up in the Arabesque pose. I showed this photo to a ballet teacher, and she commented that the otter is a natural but just needs to tuck in its tummy a bit — precisely what a ballet teacher would advise.”
Dispute by Jacek Stankiewicz (Poland).
Young greenfinch was still fed by parents.
However, from time to time birds looked like having argument.
“I finally learned to fly…or not?!” by Tímea Ambrus (Hungary). Amazing Internet Portfolio Award.Animal: Ground squirrelLocation of shot: Austria“The ground squirrel jumped as if he could fly. Unfortunately he has no wings. To his surprise he fell back to the ground.”
My friends interpret this scene in two ways.
1 A young naughty kid is arguing with a parent.
Otter Ballerina by Otter Kwek (Singapore).
“I finally learned to fly…or not?!” by Tímea Ambrus (Hungary). Amazing Internet Portfolio Award.
I finally learned to fly…or not?!
by Timea Ambrus (Hungary).
Amazing Internet Portfolio Award.Animal: Ground squirrelLocation of shot: AustriaThe ground squirrel jumped as if he could fly.
“One for the family album” by Zoe Ashdown (United Kingdom). Highly Commended.Animal: Northern GannetLocation of shot: Yorkshire, UK“With one having returned to the nest, the Northern Gannets had greeted each other with normal beak rubbing. Whilst firing off a load of shots to capture that encounter, they stopped and looked over, and at that moment this image was captured forever. How proud do they look with their chick between them!”
Unfortunately he has no wings.
To his surprise he fell back to the ground.
I finally learned to fly…or not?!
“Excuse me sir but I think you’re a little too young to be smoking” by Dakota Vaccaro (United States). Highly Commended.Animal: Grey FoxLocation of shot: Virginia, United States“While I was working deep in the Virginian woods, a family of grey foxes took up residence under the deck of the abandoned cottage next to my work housing. One day while practicing their hunting skills on bits of moss and branches, one of the kits lunged at a small chunk of wood and started rolling around with his prize. Tired after his hunt the kit lounged on his belly still holding the wood in his mouth which gave the strong resemblance of a cigar. I was very envious of the kit at this moment cause who wouldn’t want to just lay around all day relaxing.”
by Timea Ambrus (Hungary).
Amazing Internet Portfolio Award.
One for the family album by Zoe Ashdown (United Kingdom).
“The Happy Turtle” byTzahi Finkelstein (Israel). Highly Commended.Animal: Swamp turtleLocation of shot: Jezreel Valley, Israel“The swamp turtle is surprised and smiles at the dragonfly resting on its nose.”
How proud do they look with their chick between them!
The Happy Turtle byTzahi Finkelstein (Israel).
Unexpected plunge by Vittorio Ricci (Italy).
“Unexpected plunge” by Vittorio Ricci (Italy). Spectrum Photo Creatures of the Air Award.Animal: Striated heronLocation of shot: Zimanga Private Game Reserve, South Africa“An unusual and almost miserable end of a perfect moment, previously prepared, for a successful fishing.”
This year’s photo contest has 5300 incredible entries from 1842 photographers in 85 countries.
Don’t look down by Brian Matthews (United Kingdom).
The rainforest dandy by Delphine Casimir (Belgium).
“Don’t look down” by Brian Matthews (United Kingdom). Highly Commended.Location of shot: Farne Islands, Northumberland UK“A puffin does an inverted snoopy impression while watching jelly fish.Animal: Atlantic Puffin.”
This place is a crazy place where monkeys are king!
Monday Blahs by John Blumenkamp(United States).
by Lara Mathews (Australia).
“The rainforest dandy” by Delphine Casimir (Belgium). Highly Commended.Animal: MonkeyLocation of shot: Bali, Indonesia“This picture was taken in the monkey forest in Ubud, Bali. This place is a crazy place where monkeys are king! Sometimes they give a show, sometimes, they climb on you to look for fleas or steal the piece of biscuit you are trying to eat.”
by Jacques Poulard (France).
Look at right Bro… by Pratick Mondal (India).
I sat at a place and waited for Jackle.
“Monday Blahs” by John Blumenkamp(United States). Highly Commended.Animal: Great Gray OwlLocation of shot: Grand Teton National Park, USA“This Great Gray Owl spent most of the afternoon posing majestically and looking, well, wise. But for a moment or two after doing some elegant stretching, he/she would slump and give a look of ‘is Monday over yet?'”
Previsualize the image captured the moment.
That wasn’t here yesterday!!
by Wendy Kaveney (United States).
“Boing!” by Lara Mathews (Australia). Highly Commended.Animal: Eastern Grey KangarooLocation of shot: Westerfolds Park, Melbourne, Australia“Taken at Westerfolds Park, a beautiful and surprisingly wild pocket of land in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, famous for its kangaroo population. The mob was enjoying some morning sunshine when this joey decided to get silly and try his hand at boxing.”
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“Snowball!” by Jacques Poulard (France). Highly Commended.Animal: White grouseLocation of shot: Spitzberg“A grouse is coming to me in a very cold winter , Svalbard.”
“Look at right Bro…” by Pratick Mondal (India). Highly Commended.Animal: Macaque & DeerLocation of shot: Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India“I was searching for Jackle in the jungle which was at an isolated place. I sat at a place and waited for Jackle. Then I saw a Macaque come out of the jungle and started itching its armpit keeping its' hand straight and at the same time, a deer also appeared behind the Macaque. Previsualize the image captured the moment.”
“That wasn’t here yesterday!!” by Wendy Kaveney (United States). Highly Commended.Animal: White-winged DoveLocation of shot: Buckeye, Arizona, United States“A white-winged dove appearing to fly head-on into a cholla cactus skeleton.”
