Which wildlife photo moves you most? Cast your vote in The Wildlife Photographer of the Year

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year brings you the People’s Choice Award 2024. Among this year’s unforgettable images, you’ll find a honey badger braving the prickly pursuit of a porcupine, a beluga whale exfoliating underwater, and an Indian wolf pack caught in a rare moment of play, to name just a few. And you know what this means? It’s your chance to decide which of nature’s most breathtaking moments takes the spotlight.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London. This year’s contest received a staggering 59,228 entries from all over the world. Other than the overall and category winners, determined by a panel of jury, the public gets to decide who’s going to be the audience’s favorite. As Dr. Douglas Gurr, Director of the Natural History Museum, explains:

“The People’s Choice Award allows members of the public from across the globe to join the jury and vote for their winning image, inspiring everyone to connect with the natural world. As always, this year’s selection of images for the competition’s sixtieth anniversary is truly exceptional, and we can’t wait to see which one will be chosen as the public’s favourite!”

Like every year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year doesn’t just celebrate the beauty of our planet. It aims to highlight the critical need for conservation. The selected photos invite us to reflect on our relationship with nature and take action to protect it. Whether it’s the tenacity of a honey badger or the raw vulnerability of a cheetah cub, these images are powerful calls to care for our shared home.

A contest for everyone

If this year’s incredible lineup has you inspired, don’t miss the opportunity to enter the competition yourself. The sixty-first edition of Wildlife Photographer of the Year is open for entries until 11:30 AM GMT, Thursday, December 5, 2024. New this year, photographers aged 18 to 26 can submit up to 25 images for free. Entry fees are also waived for adult photographers from 107 countries. The contest remains an inclusive celebration of nature’s artistry, encouraging storytellers of all ages and backgrounds to share their vision.

How to vote

You can vote for your favorite image online or via digital screens at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition in London. Voting closes on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The winning image, along with the top four runners-up, will be announced in February 2025. These five standout photos will also be featured in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Natural History Museum until its conclusion on June 29, 2025.

Here are more of the shortlisted images, and make sure to select your favorite on the contest website.

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