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hilarious Squirrel Photo Wins Top Prize in Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
London, England — A photo of a squirrel caught in a hilariously awkward pose has been crowned the winner of the 2023 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
Titled “Stuck Squirrel,” the winning image by Italian photographer Milko Marchetti beat out nearly 9,000 entries – the highest number in the competition’s 10-year history. The photo captures the moment a red squirrel attempts to squeeze into its tree hollow, with its hind legs splayed out at a comical angle.
“I’ve taken countless photos of squirrels in various situations over the years in Italy, but this one struck me as especially funny and in a very unusual position,” Marchetti said. “It’s the exact moment the squirrel separates its hind legs from the trunk to enter its hiding place.”
A panel of judges selected the overall winner from a shortlist of 45 finalists, chosen from thousands of entries submitted by photographers from around the world.
Other notable winners include a photo of a frog seemingly trapped inside a bubble and a comical shot of a sheepshead fish chasing after a bald eagle.
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards aim to highlight the beauty and humor found in the animal kingdom while promoting wildlife conservation.
Hilarious Photo of a Squirrel Wins Top Prize in International Photography Contest
A photo of a squirrel seemingly caught mid-sneeze has won the prestigious Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
The winning image, captured by Italian photographer Emanuele Marchetti, shows the furry critter with its mouth wide open and its tiny paws raised in a comical pose.Marchetti’s photo beat out thousands of entries from around the world to take home the top prize.
“Every time I show this image at my local photography club’s nature seminars, the audience always bursts into laughter, so I had to enter,” Marchetti said.
Stefan Maier, Marketing Director of Nikon Europe, expressed his delight at Marchetti’s victory, stating that the image “brilliantly captures the playful and unpredictable moments that make nature so enchanting.”
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, now in its ninth year, celebrates the lighter side of wildlife photography. This year’s competition saw a diverse range of winners across nine categories. Kingston Tam, a young photographer, won the Nikon Young Photographer Award with a close-up shot of a smiling frog. Ten-year-old flynn thaitanunde-Lobb became the youngest category winner with his four-image portfolio of a rockstar squirrel.Kevin Lohman took home the video category prize for his heartwarming footage of a red fox frolicking on a frosty lawn.
Last year’s winning image featured a female western grey kangaroo striking a dramatic guitar pose in a field of wildflowers.
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards not only provide a good laugh but also raise awareness about wildlife conservation. A portion of the proceeds from the competition goes towards supporting conservation efforts around the world.
“Stuck Squirrel” Captures Comedy Wildlife Photography Award
London, England – Laughter echoed through the halls of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards as Italian photographer Milko Marchetti took home the top prize for his hilarious image, “Stuck Squirrel.” The photo, depicting a red squirrel mid-squeeze into its tree hollow, captured the judges’ attention from nearly 9,000 entries – the highest number in the competition’s history.
Marchetti shared, “I’ve taken countless photos of squirrels in various situations over the years, but this one struck me as especially funny and in a very unusual position. It’s the exact moment the squirrel separates its hind legs from the trunk to enter its hiding place.”
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, now in its tenth year, aims to highlight both the beauty and humor found in the animal kingdom while promoting wildlife conservation. This year’s competition was filled with notable winners, including a picture of a frog seemingly trapped inside a bubble and a comical shot of a sheepshead fish chasing a bald eagle.
Along with the winning photo, other notable awards included the Nikon Young Photographer Award won by Kingston Tam for a close-up shot of a smiling frog. Ten-year-old Flynn Thaitanunde-Lobb became the youngest category winner with his four-image portfolio of a rockstar squirrel, and Kevin Lohman captured the video prize for his heartwarming footage of a red fox frolicking on a frosty lawn.