It’s Back! The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020
October 30, 2020
Comedy Wildlife Photography 2020 Winners
The hilarious annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has returned and the winners have been announced. I mean who wouldn’t want to win this coveted award? The competition brings some much-needed light relief to a year that has been strange and rather stressful.
7,000 entrants from all over the world submitted their images for judging this year and it’s not hard to see their funny side!
Photographer Mark Fitzpatrick has been declared the Overall Winner for his image “Terry the Turtle flipping the bird.”
Fitzpatrick captured the image whilst swimming off of Lady Elliot Island in Queensland, Australia. As the turtle was swimming by, its flipper was pulled back by the water giving this unique pose.
“A huge thank you to the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, I’m stoked and honoured to be awarded the Comedy Wildlife Photographer of the Year for 2020,” said Fitzpatrick. “It’s been amazing to see the reaction to my photo, with Terry giving people a laugh in what has been a difficult year for many, as well as helping spread an important conservation message. Hopefully Terry the Turtle can encourage more people to take a moment and think about how much our incredible wildlife depend on us and what we can do to help them. Flippers crossed that this award puts Terry in a better mood the next time I see him at Lady Elliot Island!”
Fitzpatrick wins a once-in-a-lifetime safari in the Maasai Mara, as well as a host of other goodies.
Below are some more hilarious entries!
Affinity Photo People’s Choice
Roland Kranitz, Hungary
Spectrum Photo Creatures in the Air
Tim Hearn, UK
Alex Walker’s Serian Creatures on the Land
Charlie Davidson, USA
Think Tank Photo Junior Category
Olin Rogers, USA
Amazing Internet Portfolio Award
Daisy Gilardini, Canada
