A panel of judges of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has announced the overall winner of the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2021.
Ken Jensen is the overall winner of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021 with “Ouch!”.
“We are delighted to reveal that the OVERALL WINNER of the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2021 is Ken Jensen with Ouch!,” the organizer said in an announcement.
“A brilliantly timed photo of a Golden Silk Monkey in China, getting himself into a bit of trouble on a wire (easily done.),” the panel said in the announcement.
The winning photo, taken in Yunnan, China, shows a golden silk monkey in a rather uncomfortable position with an appropriately startled look on its face.
The caption reads: “This is actually a show of aggression however in the position that the monkey is in it looks quite painful!”
Another crowd favorite shows a pigeon with a flyaway leaf covering its entire face, captioned “I guess summer’s over.” The shot, by John Speirs, took home the people’s choice award.
Rahul Lakhmani won the sole video category with a video entitled “Hugging Best Friend After Lockdown.” In it, one bird perches expectantly on a branch as another dive towards it, knocking them both out of the frame. It’s surely a relatable moment for many humans this year too.
The contest is more than just a delight to behold. It also aims to raise awareness about the importance of conservation.
“The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards was born from the need for a wildlife photography competition that was light-hearted, unpretentious and importantly, could make a difference to animals and our natural world,” reads its website. “Its founders realized that laughter was a uniquely effective tool to engage audiences of all ages and cultures with images of creatures they may never be able to see for themselves – and that the world could lose forever.”
Organizers Paul Joynson-Hicks MBE, Tom Sullam, and Michelle Wood say they also donate 10% of their total net revenue to conservation organizations that protect endangered wildlife. This year, proceeds are going to the Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation Program in Borneo.
“Through the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, we aim to widen understanding and engagement with global conservation – for the preservation of biodiversity and the health and enrichment of everyone on Earth,” the organizers say on the website.
Spectrum Photo Creatures in the Air Award & Affinity Photo People’s Choice Award:
Creatures on the Land Award:
Creatures Under The Sea Award:
Amazing Internet Portfolio Award:
Highly Commended Winners:
Overall Winner:
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