Wildlife Photographer of the Year
See the world’s best nature photography at the exhibition in London.
Underwater wonderland
Underwater wonderlandTiina TörmänenHighly CommendedFind out more about this image

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year tells the story of a planet under pressure. Help us harness the power of photography to advance scientific knowledge, spread awareness of important issues and nurture a global love for nature.

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A bird’s-eye view of the pollution problem in a marsh ecosystem.
Raj Mohan provides a bird’s-eye view of the pollution problem in a marsh ecosystem.

Key dates

  • 2024

  • 28 Aug

    Tickets on sale for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 in South Kensington, London.

  • 7 Oct

    Find out who has been awarded in Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 as the awards ceremony takes place.

  • 10 Oct

    The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 exhibition at South Kensington opens.

  • 12 Oct

    WildPhotos photography symposium takes place in Bristol and streams online.

  • 13 Oct

    The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 competition opens for entries.

  • 27 Nov

    Voting opens for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 People’s Choice Award.

  • 5 Dec

    The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 competition closes at 11.30 am (GMT).

  • 2025

  • 29 Jan

    Voting closes for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 People’s Choice Award.

  • 5 Feb

    The winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 People's Choice Award is announced.

  • 28 Jun

    The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 exhibition at South Kensington closes.

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