Here is one of the cubs as it’s trying to wake up his sleeping mom.
There is also a youth category to spotlight talented photographers under 18 years of age.
These photographs, which make us laugh, only help build an even stronger connection with world wildlife.
“Mom, I’m hungry” by Yaron SchmidLocation of shot: Serengeti, TanzaniaIt was such a treat watching a pride of lions on top of one of the rocks in the Serengeti. The cubs were very playful and just wanted to play with the mothers' tails but all the mothers wanted to do was sleep. Here is one of the cubs as it’s trying to wake up his sleeping mom.
This was the initial purpose of the contest, which was started in 2015.
Check out the early entries of the 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
One looks to be resting far more comfortably than the other!
“Uncomfortable pillow” by Andrew PeacockLocation of shot: Snow Island, South Shetland Islands, AntarcticaThese elephant seal weaners were practicing their jousting skills for many minutes before they collapsed in exhaustion. One looks to be resting far more comfortably than the other!
They would run and tumble, chase one another and mock fight.
These two siblings were playing when one of them smacked the other in the eye!
I sat down observing his actions.It became soo comfortable with me it started winking and yawning.
“It’s only funny until..” byDeena SveinssonLocation of shot: Estes Park, Colorado, USAThe coyote pups were becoming independent and spending more and more time away from their mother. The pups would romp and play as little ones do in the mornings before they laid back down to slumber. They would run and tumble, chase one another and mock fight. These two siblings were playing when one of them smacked the other in the eye! Yikes!
It was startled by me and popped up to check what was going on.
On close-up view, it was like a Kaiju, a giant monster that features in Japanese film.
The contest is open to amateur and professional wildlife photographers.
“I’m Kidding” bySameer WalunjLocation of shot: Pune, IndiaWhile taking a hike on a nearby hill I saw this playful owlet. I sat down observing his actions.It became soo comfortable with me it started winking and yawning.
Ooh thats better!.
Bad cub by Tony DodgeLocation of shot: British Columbia, CanadaMomma bear yelling at cub who looks guilty.
What are you looking at?
“Excuse Me, Pardon Me” by Ryan SimsLocation of shot: Juanita Bay Park, Lake Washington, Kirkland, WA, USAA duckling waddling across a turtle covered log at the Juanita wetlands, the duckling fell off after a few turtle crossings, it was cute.
The gazelle seemed to wear it proudly, while the other gazelles looked on.
The goal is to show the lighter side of the natural world.
Duck Coming In Hot!
“Kaiju” by PF LokeLocation of shot: Thomson Nature Park, SingaporeA snail was moving slowing along a nature reserved foot path. It was startled by me and popped up to check what was going on. On close-up view, it was like a Kaiju, a giant monster that features in Japanese film.
I took this photo and was surprised to see his mouth agape and in this comical flying position!
Spider tango by Tiffany HeymansLocation of shot: BelgiumJumping spider doing a little dance.
The Three Amigos by William ParkinsonLocation of shot: Isle of MullA trio of Eurasian Otters mostly underwater….
“That’s the Spot” by Shelly PerkinsLocation of shot: South luangwa National Park, ZambiaA giraffe scratches a hard to reach itch in South Laungwa National Park, Zambia
“Itchy Roo” by Lea ScaddanLocation of shot: Perth, Australia“Down to the right a bit. Yes that’s it. Ooh that’s better!”. The young Western Grey kangaroos were having a play and it looked like one was scratching the other to relieve an itch.
“Bad cub” by Tony DodgeLocation of shot: British Columbia, CanadaMomma bear yelling at cub who looks guilty.
“What are you looking at?” by Lincol LinLocation of shot: TanzaniaWhile on a safari in Tanzania, we came across this gazelle that somehow got this “crown” stuck on it. The gazelle seemed to wear it proudly, while the other gazelles looked on.
“Laughing moose” by Kerry SingletonLocation of shot: Wyoming, USAThis cow moose was eating and she looked up at me as though she found it funny!
“Post Lunch Nap” by Stuart MalcolmLocation of shot: Neenah, Wisconsin, USAA chubby winter Grey squirrel has a nap leaning against a convenient tree branch.
“Duck Coming In Hot!” by Gary ReadoreLocation of shot: Northshore Park, Woodlands, TexasI was at Northshore Park in the Woodlands, Texas taking pictures of birds and saw this Mallard Duck coming in for a landing. I took this photo and was surprised to see his mouth agape and in this comical flying position!
“Spider tango” by Tiffany HeymansLocation of shot: BelgiumJumping spider doing a little dance.
“The Three Amigos” by William ParkinsonLocation of shot: Isle of MullA trio of Eurasian Otters mostly underwater….
