(clears throat) Ah, welcome, folks! Tonight, we’re going to dive into the wild world of wildlife photography. (chuckles) Get it? Wild? Okay, moving on.
We’ve got 25 breathtaking images shortlisted for the People’s Choice Award of the prestigious Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year prize. And, folks, these photos are something else. I mean, where else can you see a European roller bird annoying a bemused-looking owl, a badger checking out badger graffiti, or a frightened baby cheetah cub waiting to be sold at market? (shakes head) Only in the wild, folks.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “What about the photographers? Are they just a bunch of tree-hugging, granola-munching, camera-wielding hippies?” (smirks) Well, maybe. But hey, they’re doing something right, because these photos are incredible.
Let’s take a look at some of the standout images. We’ve got “Curious Connection” by Nora Milligan, where a large male chimp is peeking through the leaves to get a better view of some researchers. I mean, who hasn’t been there, right? (laughs) “Hey, what’s that human doing? I’ll just take a little peek.”
And then there’s “Edge of Night” by Jess Findlay, where a ghostly barn owl is exiting a hayloft window to hunt in the fields. It’s like something out of a horror movie, but, you know, in a good way.
Now, I know some of you might be thinking, “What about the poor cheetah cub? Why is it being sold at market?” (pauses for dramatic effect) Well, folks, that’s a whole other can of worms. Let’s just say it’s not exactly the most… enlightened… practice. (winks)
But hey, enough about the serious stuff. Let’s get back to the photos. We’ve got “No Access” by Ian Wood, where an ambling Eurasian badger is checking out some badger graffiti. I mean, who knew badgers were into street art? (chuckles)
And finally, we’ve got “Annoying Neighbour” by Bence Máté, where a European roller bird is defending its territory from a bemused-looking little owl. I mean, who hasn’t had a noisy neighbor, right? (laughs)
So, there you have it, folks. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award is open for voting, and you can check out all 25 images on the Natural History Museum’s website. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.
And remember, if you’re going to take a photo of a wild animal, make sure you’re not annoying it. Unless, of course, you’re trying to win a prize. Then go for it. (winks)
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