Dancing Gorillas, Clumsy Birds, And More: 16 Funniest Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photos
From gorillas that look like they’ve just nailed a dance move to birds caught mid-slip in the most undignified way possible, wildlife photography isn’t always about dramatic hunts or majestic poses. Sometimes, it’s about perfect timing, pure luck, and animals being unintentionally hilarious.
In this collection, we’re diving into some of the funniest moments captured through the lens for the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards, a celebration of nature’s lighter side. These photos prove that even the wild has its awkward, goofy, and laugh-out-loud moments, reminding us that animals, much like humans, have an undeniable talent for comedy when the camera clicks at just the right second.
#1 Overall Winner | “High Five” by Mark Meth Cohn (UK)
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#2 ThinkTANK Birds Award | “Headlock” by Warren Price (UK)
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#3 Fish and Other Aquatic Species Award | “Smiley” by Jenny Stock (UK)
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#4 Reptiles, Amphibian and Insect Award | “Baptism of the Unwilling Convert” by Grayson Bell (USA)
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#5 Nikon Young Photographer Category (Under 25) | “Hit the dance floor – foxes in a breakdance battle” by Paula Rustemeier (Germany)
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#6 Amazing Internet Portfolio Award | “Digging for Gold” by Maggie Hoffman (USA)
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#7 Highly Commended | “Now which direction is my nest” by Alison Tuck (UK)
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#8 Highly Commended | “Go away” by Annette Kirby (Australia)
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#9 Highly Commended | “Bad hair day” by Christy Grinton (Canada)
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#10 Highly Commended | “I just cant wait to be king” by Bret Saalwaechter (USA)
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#11 Highly Commended | “Landing gear down” by Erkko Badermann (Finland)
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#12 Highly Commended | “Monkey Circus” by Kalin Botev (Bulgaria)
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#13 Highly Commended | “Fonzies advertising” by Liliana Luca (Italy)
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#14 Highly Commended | “Aaaaawa – mum” by Mark Meth Cohn (UK)
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#15 Highly Commended | “The choir” by Meline Ellwanger (USA)
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#16 Highly Commended | “Smile – you’re being photographed ” by Valtteri Mulkahainen (Finland)
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