Spectacular Highly Commended Photos From The Wildlife Photographer of the Year

“On the Sands of History” by Charles Davis

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest is a celebration of the beauty and wonder of the natural world, with images that truly take your breath away. Every year, the highly commended photos are just as stunning as the winners, offering us all a glimpse into the extraordinary moments of our wildlife.

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“Strength in Numbers” by Theo Bosboom

“Deadly Bite” by Ian Ford

“Stormy Scene” by William Fortescue

“Moonlight Hunter” by Xingchao Zhu

“The Unlucky Mouse” by Darya Ostapenko

“Twist and Jump” by Jose Manuel Grandío

“Sea of Imagination” by Antonio Fernandez

“Dewdrop Flamingo” by Jan Leßmann and Hermann Hirsch

“As Clear as Crystal” by Jason Gulley

“Open and Shut” by Jaime Rojo

“Sparring Godwits” by Liam O’Donnell

“Skimming the Waves” by Nate Kovo

“Storm Gull” by Mateusz Piesiak

“Snow Bison” by Max Waugh

“The Survivor” by Mark Williams

“The Big Standoff” by Olivier Gonnet

“Reflections on Freshwater Plants” by Csaba Daróczi

“The Happy Turtle” by Tzahi Finkelstein

“Shared Parenting” by Mark Boyd