The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards – Conservation Through Humor
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is an annual competition for photographers of all ages to enter their hilarious snaps and stand a chance to win great prizes. We spoke to Paul Joynson-Hicks, one of the organizers of the competition, and asked him a few questions.
Paul, what is the purpose of the competition"
It is to raise awareness of conservation issues through a positive message of humor and fun.
Who conceptualized the idea of the competition and when"
I did, in 2015, as a wildlife photographer, it seemed like a good idea!
A bit of your background" (Just not your bank balance please)
I was born and bred in the UK, came out to East Africa as a travel photographer in 1993 and have lived and worked here since then. I am now a full-time professional wildlife photographer. High commended Roie Galitz with Wildlife PhotograBear
What is the biggest challenge when judging the images"
I think it?s working out what the best photograph is and also the funniest!
Who was your all-time favorite in the senior and junior categories"
My all-time favorites?good question! I have loads of favorites for all sorts of different reasons. No one specific image.
How many entrants do you get on average per year"
Usually around 2,500.
Under the Sea Category winner Tanya Houppermans with Smiling Blue Shark
Tell us about the annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Book"
Last year we did our first book which featured over 100 of our funniest images from...
Source:
Upscale Living Magazine
URL:
http://www.upscalelivingmag.com
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