Just recently, we shared some remarkable moments from the Wildlife Photographer Of The Year and the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards, showcasing the wonders of wildlife. Today, we have something special in store – a contest not for wildlife photographers but for those who hold a deep affection for pets.
Are you prepared to be fascinated by the most heartwarming pet photos of 2023? We've put together a gorgeous collection of images that are part of the International Pet Photographer of the Year Awards.
In this year's edition, entries poured in from 32 different countries, spanning every continent except Antarctica. The Awards feature five captivating categories: Action, Creative, Documentary, Pets and People, and Portrait. Each submission within these categories was evaluated anonymously by a panel of five discerning judges.
Take a moment to scroll down and enjoy the stunning pictures that have secured their place in the finals of this highly competitive contest.
#1.
Portrait Finalist: Renate Zuidema
#2.
Pets And People Finalist: Gina Soule
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#3.
Portrait Finalist: Elena Marchi
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#4.
Pets And People Finalist: Joanne Merner
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#5.
Portrait Finalist: Merlin Viir
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#6.
Creative Winner: Padraig Maguire
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#7.
Pets And People Finalist: Udo Krauß
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#8.
Pets And People Finalist: Sabrina Theden
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#9.
Documentary Finalist: Becky Huddleston
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#10.
Portrait Finalist: Alicja Zmyslowska
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#11.
Portrait Finalist: Alicja Zmyslowska
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#12.
Pets And People Finalist: Renate Zuidema
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#13.
Portrait Finalist: Adam Coish
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#14.
Portrait Finalist: Renate Zuidema
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#15.
Pets And People Winner: Alicja Zmyslowska
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#16.
Action Finalist: Andrea Wafler
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#17.
Portrait Finalist: Nancy Paynter
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#18.
Creative Finalist: Judy Reinford
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#19.
Portrait Finalist: Sabrina Theden
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#20.
Creative Finalist: Belinda Richards
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#21.
Creative Finalist: Christabel Linn
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#22.
Action Winner: Sara Glawe
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#23.
Pets And People Finalist: Sandra Ferwerda
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#24.
Action Finalist: David Macias
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#25.
Pets And People Finalist: Tatjana Kunath
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#26.
Portrait Finalist: Denisa Albaniová
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#27.
Documentary Winner: An Di Prima
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#28.
Portrait Winner: Sanna Sander
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#29.
Action Finalist: Julia Hasselkuss
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#30.
Action Finalist: Alicja Zmyslowska
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#31.
Action Finalist: Sabrina Theden
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#32.
Documentary Finalist: Yannik Nagel
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#33.
Documentary Finalist: An Di Prima
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#34.
Action Finalist: Grace Fieselman
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#35.
Creative Finalist: Jaydene Chapman
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#36.
Pets And People Finalist: Sabrina Theden
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#37.
Documentary Finalist: An Di Prima
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#38.
Creative Category Finalist: Belinda Richards
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#39.
Action Finalist: Linda Palmer
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#40.
Portrait Finalist: Nika Kuplenk Golobič
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#41.
Action Finalist: Safoura Reza
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#42.
Documentary Finalist: Chiara Bracale
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#43.
Action Finalist: Karin Bruhin
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#44.
Portrait Finalist: Alicja Zmyslowska
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#45.
Pets And People Finalist: Jaydene Chapman
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#46.
Creative Finalist: Kris Anderson
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#47.
Pets And People Finalist: Sabrina Theden
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#48.
Portrait Finalist: Renate Zuidema
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#49.
Portrait Finalist: Belinda Richards
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#50.
Creative Finalist: Saskia Rosebrock
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