Incredible photos unveiled from this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
Pictures include a flying fish, vanishing giraffe and a stag in snow in London
Last updated 1st Sep 2022
The first images from this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year have been released.
Amongst those include a fish “flying” through cloud-like algae, a vanishing giraffe and a stag in snow in London.
More than a dozen highly commended images have been unveiled by the Natural History Museum from this year’s competition, ahead of the winners being announced at a ceremony hosted by Chris Packham on October 11.
Dr Doug Gurr, director of the Natural History Museum said: “Captured by some of the best photography talent from around the world, the 100 photographs encourage curiosity, connection and wonder.
“These inspiring images convey human impact on the natural world in a way that words cannot – from the urgency of declining biodiversity to the inspiring bounce-back of a protected species.”
Highly commended photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London. The overall winners, including the Grand Title winner, will be announced on October 11, with the exhibition of the 100 award-winning images opening at the Natural History Museum on October 14. All Undated handout photos issued by Natural History Museum
Just one day's catch by Srikanth Mannepuri, which has been Highly Commended in the Oceans: The Bigger Picture category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Sloth dilemma by Suzi Eszterhas, which has been Highly Commended in the Urban Wildlife category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
Wanted! by Britta Jaschinski, which has been Highly Commended in the Photojournalism category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Treefrog pool party by Brandon Guell, which has been Highly Commended in the Behaviour: Amphibians and Reptiles category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Life and death in fur farming by Jo-Anne McArthur, which has been Highly Commended in the Photojournalism category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
The disappearing giraffe by Jose Fragozo, which has been Highly Commended in the Natural Artistry category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Underwater wonderland by Tiina Tormanen, which has been Highly Commended in the Under Water category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
The octopus case by Samuel Sloss, which has been Highly Commended in the 15-17 Years category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Burrow mates by Morgan Heim, which has been Highly Commended in the Animals in their Environment category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
The snow stag by Joshua Cox, which has been Highly Commended in the 10 Years and Under category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Dipper dispute by Heikki Nikki, which has been Highly Commended in the Behaviour: Birds category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
The right look by Richard Robinson, which has been Highly Commended in the Animal Portraits category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Polar frame by Dmitry Kokh, which has been Highly Commended in the Animal Portraits category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.