The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition showcases the most stunning and powerful images taken of animals and habitats across the globe. The competition is open to any photographer, amateur or professional, aged 18 or over, from any country.
This year, the competition winners were announced and revealed a captivating collection of images of wild animals, both of wonder and woe. Some images capture the destruction of habitat and the struggles of wildlife, while others focus on the beauty of animals in the wild, and the miracles of nature survival.
The overall winner of the 2020 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition was Yonggun Zou, a South Korean photographer, who captured a magnificent image of two snow monkeys basking in the thermal hot springs in Nagano, Japan. Named ‘The Power of Nature’, the photograph portrays a moment in time of comfort and trust between the two monkeys as they entwined tails to keep warm in the harsh temperatures.
Other notable winners include Jess Findlay, Best Portfolio award winner from the UK, whose captivating images included a photo of a agama lizard in Tanzania, a reflection of a macaw in a river in Peru, and a woman of the Tuareg in Mali. Wildlife photographer Moin Ahmed from Bangladesh was also awarded the much coveted coveted ‘Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ title for his stunning image of a duckling straddling a lily pad in a water pool.
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition highlights the importance of conservation and pays tribute to the wild and free creatures of our planet. With the award-winning images, those fortunate enough to view them are able to experience the uncontainable beauty of mother nature.
