Overview
- British photographer Mark Meth-Cohn won the top prize for an image of a young gorilla performing acrobatic moves in Rwanda.
- The Junior category went to Grayson Bell, whose Maine photo of green frogs captured a moment likened to a baptism.
- Paula Rustemeier of the Netherlands earned the Young Photographer award for a playful scene of red foxes.
- Organizers showcased additional highlights including lionesses appearing to sing, a Steller’s sea eagle in snow, a smiling bear, and expressive fish.
- Founded in 2015 by Paul Joynson-Hicks with Nikon’s backing, the contest’s tenth edition emphasizes raising awareness of wildlife conservation through humor.