Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards Releases Unpublished Outtakes from the Previous Year’s Competition
To initiate the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 contest, the organizers have unveiled a selection of playful and spontaneous wildlife images from the 2025 Awards. Among these submissions is the amusing photograph “Feeling cute, might delete later” by Morris Herskoz, taken in the Pantanal Wetlands, Brazil. The image depicts a Spectacled Caiman seemingly relishing its new fashionable accessories as Julia Butterflies alight on its eyes to enjoy the minerals present in its tears. This moment, along with other entertaining pictures, is intended to inspire participation in this year’s contest.
The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, recognized for showcasing the humorous aspects of wildlife, is accessible to the public and free to enter until June 30, 2026. Various categories, such as Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and more, provide an opportunity for photographers of all ages to display their work, irrespective of the equipment they utilize. The grand prize consists of a safari adventure in Kenya, along with additional rewards like stays at luxury camps and Nikon gear for select categories.
The contest aims to celebrate the humor found within the natural world while raising awareness about conservation. Aspiring photographers are encouraged to take advantage of the chance to observe wildlife closely and capture those brief, funny moments that bring joy and laughter to viewers around the globe.
For inspiration, one can discover an array of remarkable finalists from past contests. The 2025 selection features Elizabeth Sanjuan’s “Worlds longest parrot,” illustrating the illusion of a single parrot composed of several on a pole in South Florida, and John Harris’ “Menage à quatre” from Perthshire, UK, showcasing the entertaining chaos of toad mating. Together with many others, these images remind us of the delightful absurdity present in nature.
The competition concludes with the winners being announced during an Awards Night in December, following the reveal of a shortlist in October. As the contest attracts worldwide attention, it continues to cultivate a community of wildlife enthusiasts who discover humor in the most surprising places.
For further information and to submit your entry, visit the official [Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards website](https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/). Enjoy browsing through previous winners and let nature’s eccentricities spark your submissions.