From humble beginnings in 2015 to worldwide popularity today, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is visiting Redcliffe Museum later this month.
Seen by millions of people every year, Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards managing director Michelle Wood said the competition’s amazing and hilarious entries show how alike humankind and wildlife really are and allow the viewer to marvel at the wonder of nature.
“Comedy and humour are an international language and appeal to the young and old, so there are no barriers to enjoying them,” Ms Wood said.
Visiting the greater Brisbane area for the first time, organisers hope to reach audiences far and wide.
“These exhibitions are a chance for us to reach audiences that would never come across us otherwise,” Ms Wood said.
According to Ms Wood, it’s the anthropomorphic elements in the images that captivate people worldwide.
“There is definitely an anthropomorphic element to the images, where we make a connection between our own behaviour and that of the wildlife in the photo,” she said.
Why Comedy Wildlife Photography Resonates Worldwide
But there have been other reasons for its popularity in recent years.
“They are real, there is no AI here, which is unique when we are fed images and videos constantly online, and it becomes hard to know what is authentic and what is fake,” Ms Wood said. “But importantly, they make us laugh and feel good in a world that is increasingly hard to live in.”
“City of Moreton Bay is proud to host the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition at Redcliffe Museum,” said City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery. “Hosting the exhibition has many benefits, including the opportunity to reflect on the city’s own conservation efforts, which include maintaining 75 percent of the city as rural and natural landscapes.”
Featuring 60 images, on display are competition favourites, such as a bear being adorable, hiding very badly behind a tree and a bird with grass in its face, as well as the 2025 finalists.
With over 10,000 videos and images entered annually, the free competition is open to wildlife photography amateurs and professionals. It aims to celebrate the hilarity of the natural world and emphasise what we need to do to protect it.
“The photographs transcend cultures and ages, bringing a smile to everyone’s face and [encouraging] wildlife lovers everywhere to be part of a global conversation about conservation,” Ms Wood said.
Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
- Saturday, 30 May to Sunday, 16 August
- Redcliffe Museum
- 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe
Featured image: Talk to the Fin by Jennifer Hadley
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