About Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases the natural world’s most astonishing and challenging sights for over 50 years.
Launched in 1965 and attracting 361 entries, today the competition receives over 42,000 entries from 96 countries, highlighting its enduring appeal. 100 award-winning images embarked on an international tour that allowed them to be seen by millions of people across six continents.
Competition entries
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015. The Wildlife Photojournalist Award: single image © Thomas P. Peschak (Germany / South Africa), The Shark Surfer.
Turtle Flight, David Doubilet, USA, no. 30 in show.
Andrey Gudkov, Komodo judo
Morkel Erasmus, Natural frame
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London.
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