George Cathcart | Courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
The finalists were recently announced for the contest that received more than 3,500 entries from 86 countries this year. The photos will go to a panel of judges that includes wildlife TV presenter Kate Humble, actor and comedian Hugh Dennis, wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas, wildlife expert Will Travers and the Telegraph’s online travel editor Oliver Smith. The winners — which are judged by photography technique and hilarity — will be announced on Dec. 14.
Check out our favorite finalists featuring marine animals below, and check out the complete set of finalists here. You can also buy a book of the contest’s best entries through the years on Amazon.
“Get Out of Here”
Troy Mayne | Courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
“The Three Tenors”
Roie Galitz | Courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
“Say Cheese”
Tanakit Suwanyangyaun | Courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
“Cheering Sea Otter”
Penny Palmer | Courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
“Headless Penguins”
Monique Jöris | Courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
“All Dressed and Ready for Church”
Carl Henry | Courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
“Laughing Seal”
Brian Valente | Courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
“Let Me Clear My Vision”
Arkaprava Ghosh | Courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
