Wildlife Photographer of the Year is an internationally renowned competition that recognizes, rewards, and celebrates talented photographers from all over the world and their work. It is organized by the Natural History Museum in London.
The winning images in this year's competition have been announced, and they are as amazing as always. The 57th edition of the contest saw a record-breaking number of entries, with 50,000 entries from 95 countries.
The title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year went to Laurent Ballesta, a French underwater photographer and biologist. He won this award thanks to his photo of camouflage groupers exiting their milky cloud of eggs and sperm in Fakarava, French Polynesia.
Every year, for five years, Laurent and his team returned to the Fakarava lagoon, diving day and night so as not to miss the annual spawning that takes place around the full moon in July. In total, the photographer had spent around 3,000 hours trying to capture this rare moment.
Scroll down to check his photo out together with the other stunning ones.
The winning images in this year's competition have been announced, and they are as amazing as always. The 57th edition of the contest saw a record-breaking number of entries, with 50,000 entries from 95 countries.
The title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year went to Laurent Ballesta, a French underwater photographer and biologist. He won this award thanks to his photo of camouflage groupers exiting their milky cloud of eggs and sperm in Fakarava, French Polynesia.
Every year, for five years, Laurent and his team returned to the Fakarava lagoon, diving day and night so as not to miss the annual spawning that takes place around the full moon in July. In total, the photographer had spent around 3,000 hours trying to capture this rare moment.
Scroll down to check his photo out together with the other stunning ones.
#1 Reflection' By Majed Ali
Source: Majed Ali
#2 Adult Grand Title Winner 2021. Underwater: 'Creation' By Laurent Ballesta
Source: Laurent Ballesta
#3 A Distressing Matter' By Michael Watson
Source: Michael Watson
#4 Family At Ease' By Martin Gregus
Source: Martin Gregus
#5 Grizzly Leftovers' By Zack Clothier
Source: Zack Clothier
#6 Apollo Landing' By Emelin Dupieux
Source: Emelin Dupieux
#7 The Nursery Mouth' By Angel Fitor
Source: Angel Fitor
#8 A Deadly Huddle' By Douglas Gimesy
Source: Douglas Gimesy
#9 The Intimate Touch' By Shane Kalyn
Source: Shane Kalyn
#10 Stardust' By Christian Spencer
Source: Christian Spencer
#11 Death Of A Reef' By David Doubilet
Source: David Doubilet
#12 Wetlands - The Bigger Picture: 'Turtle In Paradise' By Henley Spiers
Source: Henley Spiers
#13 High-Flying Jay' By Lasse Kurkela
Source: Lasse Kurkela
#14 Elephant In The Room' By Adam Oswell
Source: Adam Oswell
#15 Net Loss' By Audun Rikardsen
Source: Audun Rikardsen
#16 Lockdown Chicks' By Gagana Mendis Wickramasinghe
Source: Gagana Mendis Wickramasinghe
#17 Nursery Meltdown' By Jennifer Hayes
Source: Jennifer Hayes
#18 Fossa In A Mess' By Elize Labuschagne-Hull
Source: Elize Labuschagne-Hull
#19 Spot Of Bother' By Georg Kantioler
Source: Georg Kantioler
#20 Flying Rescue' By Brent Stirton
Source: Brent Stirton
#21 Up For Grabs' By Jack Zhi
Source: Jack Zhi
#22 Head To Head' Bystefano Unterthiner
Source: Bystefano Unterthiner
#23 Storm Fox' By Jonny Armstrong
Source: Jonny Armstrong
#24 Lynx On The Threshold' By Sergio Marijuán
Source: Sergio Marijuán
#25 Imprisoned' By Celina Chien
Source: Celina Chien
#26 Mushroom Magic' By Juergen Freund
Source: Juergen Freund
#27 The Spider Room' By Gil Wizen
Source: Gil Wizen
#28 A Caring Hand' By Douglas Gimesy
Source: Douglas Gimesy
#29 animals In Their Environment: 'Snow Leopard Summer' By Xiaoyun Luo
Source: Xiaoyun Luo
#30 Plants And Fungi: 'The Fantastical Rainforest' By Daniel Rosengren
Source: Daniel Rosengren