Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards finalists see the funny side of nature
1 of 20 Martina Novotna/Comedywildlifephoto.com
Mr. Giggles
It’s been a tough couple of years. You deserve a laugh. Finalists in the annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are here to lift you up with uproarious images of nature at its nuttiest. From grumpy birds to clingy raccoons, these photographers have you covered.
A snickering gray seal pup stars in this fortuitous shot. A little bit of basking is good enough reason to smile. Photographer Martina Novotna snapped the shot in the UK after waiting for hours on a rocky beach. Though it looks like it’s laughing, the seal is actually yawning.
2 of 20 Andy Parkinson/Comedywildlifephoto.com
Let’s dance
Two bear cubs stand up in a movement that almost looks choreographed. Photographer Andy Parkinson caught sight of the young bears on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The wet bears had just crossed a stream.
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards of 2021 announced 42 finalists