The fifty-fifth instalment of prestigious Natural History Museums’ Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has come to a close and winners announced.
Showcasing the world’s very best nature photography, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition consists of a major exhibition at the British Natural History Museum as well as worldwide tour showcasing a wide selection of submissions. The winning images for the 2019 leg of the competition have been selected and show just how truly incredible our natural world is.
Over 48,000 images were submitted from 100 countries around the globe making this years competition a stiff one. If you think you have what it takes to take the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 be sure to get your entries in here as the competition is open now.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019
Winner 2019, Grand Title Winner:The Moment by Yongqing Bao
Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Winner 2019, Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year Grand Title Winner: Night Glow by Cruz Erdmann, New Zealand
Animals In Their Environment
Winner 2019, Animals in their Environment: Snow-Plateau Nomads by Shangzhen Fan, China
Animal Portraits
Winner 2019, Animal Portraits: Face of Deception by Ripan Biswas, India
Behaviour: Amphibians and Reptiles
Winner 2019, Behaviour: Amphibians and Reptiles: Pondworld by Manuel Plaickner, Italy
Behaviour: Birds
Winner 2019, Behaviour: Birds: Land of the Eagle by Audun Rikardsen, Norway
Behaviour: Invertebrates
Winner 2019, Behaviour: Invertebrates: The Architectural Army by Daniel Konauer, Germany/USA
Behaviour: Mammals
Winner 2019, Behaviour: Mammals: The Equal Match by Ingo Arndt, Germany
Plants and Fungi
Winner 2019, Plants and Fungi: Tapestry of Life by Zorica Kovacevic
Under Water
Winner 2019, Under Water: The Garden of Eels by David Doubilet
Urban Wildlife
Winner 2019, Urban Wildlife: The Rat Pack by Charlie Hamilton James, UK
Earth’s Environment
Winner 2019, Earth’s Environments: Creation by Luis Vilarino, Spain
Black and White
Winner 2019, Black and White: Snow Experience by Max Waugh, USA
Wildlife Photojournalism
Winner 2019, Wildlife Photojournalism: Another Barred Migration, Alejandro Prieto, Mexico
Wildlife Photojournalist Story
Winner 2019, Wildlife Photojournalist Story Award: Show Time by Jasper Doest, The Netherlands
Rising Star Portfolio Award
Winner 2019, Rising Star Portfolio Award: Frozen Moment by Jérémie Villet, France
Wildlife Photographer Portfolio Award
Winner 2019, Wildlife Photographer Portfolio Award: The Art of Conception by Stefan Christmann, Germany
Find out more about the Natural History Museums Wildlife Photographer of the Year and get your entries in for their 2020 competition on their website here.
