2023-12-20 10:31:00
Reporter Zhang Yazhu/Comprehensive Report
▲The smile from ear to ear makes it look like some special effects were applied, but this is the most natural smile of an animal. (picture/Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
Official website and Facebook fan page《Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards》, from time to time, they share many funny photos of wild animals, which makes people wonder, “Isn’t this dressed up as a work-study student?” and “Isn’t this post-produced?” The answer is of course not! In fact, these photos are all submitted by people from all over the world. The reason and purpose behind them is to make a meaningful contribution to wildlife. This “Comedy Wildlife Photography Award” started in 2015 and has gone through twists and turns. However, with everyone’s efforts, the competition has continued to grow and has even become a global competition, allowing the public to see the most real, funny and even cute side of wild animals.
▲Paul, one of the co-founders, lives in East Africa and is also a wildlife photographer. He hopes that through this “Comedy Wildlife Photography Award”, he hopes to arouse the public’s protection and respect for nature and wildlife. (picture/Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
“Conservation through (funny photo) competition!” Why the Comedy Wildlife Photography Award? Co-founder Paul Joynson-Hicks said that our world is incredibly beautiful and interconnected, but humans have done their best to overexploit and destroy it. “Wildlife conservation and sustainable development issues have attracted increasing attention around the world. But the messages and images conveyed are often negative, discouraging and depressing.”
Paul, who lives in East Africa and is a wildlife photographer, said that whenever he looks through the photos, there are always a few photos of animals that make him burst into laughter, like an eagle looking at him through its hind legs. , or the butt of a warthog, etc. “It made me realize that the humor of these photos is both funny and can make people understand the threats these animals face.” So 8 years ago, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Award was held in Paul It was born in a small office on the Usa River on the slopes of Mount Meru in northern Tanzania. As it is held year following year, and under Paul’s guidance, this competition has now become a very famous and popular wildlife photography competition. A global competition that, most importantly, makes a meaningful contribution to the amazing world of wildlife.
▼▲ (Pictured above) Vulture OS: I really don’t want to be photographed! Filmed at the Dyker Swamp Wildlife Refuge in Alexandria, Virginia; (below) Lion OS: Even the royalty of the animal kingdom can fall for childish ridicule! (The above picture is taken by Charles Schmidt; the bottom picture is taken by Isabella Robbeson／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
It can be difficult for people to digest the large amount of information or photos regarding the dangers to animals and their habitats, but Paul firmly believes that through the content of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Award, he can show the true degree of similarity and arouse everyone’s sympathy. “There is no need to cover your eyes or look away. We hope our viewers will share our enjoyment of nature and take the time to recognize its value.”
▲Shocked Squirrel OS: Watch me use all my might to stop you! (Photographer Mary McGowan／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
“Through the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, we aim to expand understanding of and participation in a sustainable world, and specifically wildlife conservation, to protect biodiversity and the health and abundance of everyone on the planet.” Paul and team Tom (Tom Sullam) and Michelle Wood were convinced that this was their mission. They admitted that it was indeed a bit bold and grand, but then humorously said: “Isn’t this what a mission should be like? If you are determined, you will win, otherwise there is nothing else.” Meaning. We want to educate and enlighten, and we want to do that by winning people’s attention by showing them something they wouldn’t expect.” Just the thought of opening your eyes can lead to a greater understanding of the natural world, And encouraging them to share our value and enjoyment of nature feels very meaningful.
▲From left to right in the picture are co-founders Paul Joynson-Hicks, Michelle Wood and Tom Sullam. They are committed to conserving wild animals and their habitats through different methods. (picture/Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲Kangaroo OS: Is my tongue very flexible? Waiting for you to help me think of a title! (Photo by brigittemarconalcalay／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲Look at my spin and jump, but I didn’t close my eyes! (Photo by brigittemarconalcalay／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲A good New Year’s Eve mood starts from seeing me! (picture/Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲Shh, I’m completing a secret mission! (Photographer Lee Sussman／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲Look at our love, a heart comes out of our mouth! (Photographer Jia Chen／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲Look at my black and white lotus-leaf lemur flying from the sky ~ Shooting location: Madagascar. (Photographer Sergey Savvi／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲Angry Little Owl OS: Stop looking at it. If you still look at it, I’m telling you not to look at me! Filming location: Wales. (Photographer Michael Erwin／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲Hi, I’m a brown bear. Do you want to come and play with me? Filming location: Finland. (Photographer Dikla Gabriely／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲Look how beautiful my teeth are! Filming location: Kruger National Park. (Photographer Henry Keepin／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲I am a seal living in the present! Filmed on location: Staten Island, New York. (Photographed by Kawing Chiu／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲He is a playboy in the rainforest. Shooting location: Bali (Photographer: Delphine Casimir/Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲The gray kangaroo is playing the air guitar! Filming location: Australia. (Photo by Jason Moore／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲OS: Come on, come on, come and hit me! (Photo by Brigitte Alcalay Marvin／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲I am a shameless baboon! Filming location: Lake Kuru National Park, Kenya. (Photographer Benard Omwaka／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲Oh, I just went to the hot springs to watch the show! (picture/Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲It’s so hard to be an animal, even picking your nose has to be photographed… (Photographer Oliver Dreike／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲Do you need me to teach you what “intoxication” means? (picture/Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲You read that right, being a tiger also requires repeated training! (Photographer SIDDHANT AGRAWAL／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲Perfect interpretation of “innocent appearance”! (Photo by Texma Garcia Laseca/Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲Let me check your teeth for you! (picture/Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲A young dormouse climbs a tall flower alone. Photographed in Italy. (Photographer Andrea Zampatti／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲Are you laughing at your own joke once more? (Photographer Lara Sieber／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲When you laugh, the world will laugh with you! (Photographer icki Jauron／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲Life is regarding living in the present. (picture/Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲Turtle OS: You humans should stop littering! Filming location: Lady Elliot Island, Queensland, Australia. (Photographer Mark Fitzpatrick／Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲Oh! No~~~my “egg” (picture/Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
▲Hi, friend, can you give me a ride? This cheetah wants to hitch a ride on the antelopes (Photo by Marc Mol/Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsProvided with authorization)
★To learn more regarding the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards:
Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Facebook:https://reurl.cc/N4akmq
Official website:comedywildlifephoto.com
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