14 of the Best Photos from Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018

Sep 04, 2018

Michael Zhang

The Natural History Museum has released a set of Highly Commended photos from its Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 competition that honors the world’s best nature photography and photojournalism.

“Wildlife Photographer of the Year showcases the world’s best nature photography and photojournalism,” NHM says. “Through their ability to inspire curiosity and wonder, the [photos] showcase wildlife photography as an art form. They also challenge us to consider both our place in the natural world and our responsibility to protect it.”

This year’s contest received over 45,000 entries from photographers in 95 countries around the world. Here are 14 of the top photos that caught the judges’ eyes:

“The meerkat mob” by Tertius A Gous, South Africa in Mammals. Wildlife Photographer of the Year

“Delta design” by Paul Mckenzie, Ireland/Hong Kong in Creative visions. Wildlife Photographer of the Year

“Glass-house guard” by Wayne Jones, Australia in Underwater. Wildlife Photographer of the Year

“Ahead in the game” by Nicholas Dyer, UK in Mammals. Wildlife Photographer of the Year

“Flight” by Sue Forbes, UK In Birds. Wildlife Photographer of the Year

“Looking for love” by Tony Wu, USA in Animal Portraits. Wildlife Photographer of the Year

“School visit” by Adrian Bliss, UK in Urban Wildlife. Wildlife Photographer of the Year

“Trailblazer” by Christian Wappl, Austria in Invertebrates. Wildlife Photographer of the Year

“Eye to eye” by Emanuele Biggi, Italy in Animals in their environment. Wildlife Photographer of the Year

“Witness” by Emily Garthwaite, UK in Single Image. Wildlife Photographer of the Year

“Tigerland” by Emmanuel Rondeau, France in Animals in their environment. Wildlife Photographer of the Year

“Life among litter” by Greg Lecoeur, France in Single Image. Wildlife Photographer of the Year

“Cool cat” by Isak Pretorius, South Africa in Animal Portraits. Wildlife Photographer of the Year

“Kitten combat” by Julius Kramer, Germany in Mammals. Wildlife Photographer of the Year

The overall winners from the contest’s categories will be revealed on October 16 at an awards ceremony at the Natural History Museum’s iconic Hintze Hall.