Photography
Spellbinding image of dolphin superpod among winners in prestigious nature photography awards
The remarkable photograph, taken by French free-diver Cécile Gabillon, is one of a series of images celebrated in this year's Nature’s Best Photography International Awards.
“I dared not breathe, and my heart was pounding": Photographer recalls dramatic snow leopard encounter in Chinese mountains
Luo Xiaoyun captured a series of stunning photographs during his latest encounter with these elusive big cats.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024: magical underwater world takes gold
Enjoy a selection of winning images from the renowned Natural History Museum competition, now in its 60th year.
Bengal tigers brawling in the ethereal light of an Indian forest among magnificent images celebrated in new book
Step into the enchanting world of the tiger with these 25 breathtaking photographs.
Bleeding-heart monkeys enveloped in a mountain storm among powerful photos celebrated in Siena Awards 2024
This highly commended photo of a family of bleeding-heart monkeys, or geladas, was taken among the peaks of the Simien Mountains in Ethiopia. Discover 32 more evocative images from this year's Siena International Photo Awards...
Iberian lynx on the hunt wins prestigious Rewilding Europe photo award 2024
Images of a majestic bison, cuddling salmon and a sturgeon swimming free all highly commended.
Striking horned frog among images celebrated in British Ecological Society 2024 photo competition
This captivating photo of a horned frog was highly commended. Find out who else clinched prizes in this year's Capturing Ecology competition.
DSLR or mirrorless? Full frame or APS-C i? An expert guide to choosing the best wildlife photography kit for you
Our expert buyer’s guide to wildlife photography kit is full of inside advice for the total newbie or seasoned pro
Very guilty penguin among hilarious images shortlisted in Comedy Wildlife Awards 2024
A handsome hippo, a flamboyant lizard and quarrelling polar bears also made the list of finalists.
Graphic image of thousands of dead birds arranged in circles wins Bird Photographer of the Year 2024
Diving gannets, soaring hoopoes and scavenging vultures also win prizes in the prestigious photo competition.
From a sun-bathing bearded dragon to spider-wasp combat, 11 winning images from this year’s Capturing Ecology photography competition
A sun-bathing bearded dragon has been crowned winner of this prestigious photo competition that celebrates the diversity of ecology across the globe
Breathtaking image of whale engulfing heart-shaped bait ball wins Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024
A glistening mahi mahi fish and fluorescent octopus also clinch prizes in the prestigious photography competition.
WildPhotos: 12 remarkable images of our natural world
The line-up for WildPhotos – a new one-day photography event held in Bristol – has been announced. Here's a selection of mesmerising images from some of the key speakers.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024: deadly jaguar bite among 14 highly commended photos
A jaguar delivering a lethal bite, sleeping seals and two adorable baby owls are just a few of the breathtaking images to feature in the 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Extraordinary image of lion daydreaming inside a bloody carcass among winners in black and white photo awards
Soaring turtles, dancing birds and dreaming whales also pick up prizes in the Black and White Photo Awards 2024.
Bizarre fish, kaleidoscopic coral and majestic whales: 35 astonishing images from Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024
Discover the wonder and fragility of our blue planet with a selection of breathtaking photos from this year’s Ocean Photographer of the Year shortlist.
Intimate photos show chimps using insects as medicine to treat each other's wounds in Gabon
Chimpanzees in Gabon’s Loango National Park have been observed treating each others’ wounds using insects – a unique demonstration of potentially advanced cultural activity.
Pure serenity: newborn macaque dreaming in its mother's arms shortlisted in Creative Photo Awards 2024
Two minutes of peace and happiness with a selection of images from the Creative Photo Awards 2024.
15 remarkable images from the Mangrove Photography Awards 2024
From a dreamy jellyfish among entangled roots to a young girl in the aftermath of a devastating storm, these 15 award-winning images encapsulate the beauty and fragility of mangrove ecosystems and communities around the world.
Wild West Youth Film and Photography Competition
The search for the next generation of nature’s storytellers in the West of England.
The world's 20 most astonishing insect photos of 2024
Delve into the alien-like world of insects with this incredible selection of winning images from the Royal Entomological Society’s Photography Competition.
Rock 'n' roll sloth and belly laughing bears – best of the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2024 (so far)
What's more hilarious than a sloth playing air guitar? A chuckling seal or a three-headed giraffe, perhaps?
"It's as addictive as chasing the Aurora." Photographer captures magical bioluminescence event in Wales
Parts of the Welsh ocean have been glowing neon blue thanks to tiny plankton that creates its own light.