Winners of 2016 WildlifePhoto Photography Competition Announced
Dillon Anderson has won the title of Photographer of the Year 2016 for his portrait of a nocturnal Margay Cat. WPM Showcases the other winners
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Leica UK Presents Endangered African Wild Dog Exhibition
Leica UK will host a brand new exhibition by wildlife photographers and artists, Olly & Suzi, showcasing images of endangered African wild dogs
Remembering Rhinos Set to Raise Funds for Rhino Protection
Incredible images by some of the world’s best wildlife photographers will be brought together in a beautiful new book for 2017 – a follow-up to Remembering Elephants
Carl Monopoli • Wildlife Photographer of the Week
USA wildlife photographer Carl Monopoli tells WPM why foxes are his favorite subject and his best piece of advice…
Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Winner Revealed
Mario Cea’s image, The blue trail, has won the 2016 Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award
Born Free’s New Virtual Reality App Takes Users on Gorilla Safari
Born Free’s new virtual reality app takes users on a Gorilla Safari in the heart of Africa…
Norm Ullock • Wildlife Photographer of the Week
Meet our latest photographer of the week, Norm Ullock…
Brian P Slade • Wildlife Photographer of the Week
Our Photographer of the Week, Brian P Slade, tells us what’s inside his kit bag and of his favourite wildlife locations…
Entry Call For Winter Wildlife
Win a Platinum membership for a year. The best pictures will be published in WPM and will be promoted via our Forum, Flickr, 500px and all our social media platforms.
Avijan Saha • Wildlife Photographer of the Week
Meet our Photographer of the Week, Avijan Saha from India…
Winner of Scotland’s Wild Heart Book Competition Announced
Congratulations to Jenni Alexander from the UK, who has won our latest Wild Planet book competition and takes away Laurie Campbell’s latest hardback.
Ashley Morgan • Photographer of the Week
Veterinarian and passionate amateur wildlife photographer Ashley Morgan tells us what she gets up to behind the lens when she’s not treating animals…
Choose Your Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition launches People’s Choice Award. Which picture will you vote for?
Photographer of the Week – Pradyuman Samant
Photographer of the week, Pradyuman Samant, tells us his advice for other young wildlife photographers
Give Wild Animals a Home this Christmas with Born Free Foundation
Wildlife charity Born Free Foundation has teamed-up with award-winning photographer George Logan to launch a series of hard-hitting images this Christmas
Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Winners Announced
The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2016 have come to an end as the winners for this year’s competition are revealed.
Photographer of the Week – Sushil Chikane
Photographer of the week, Sushil Chikane, explains his inspiration and his most memorable wildlife moment.
Tim Laman wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016
American photographer Tim Laman has won Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016 with his picture of a critically endangered Bornean orangutan
New AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Announced
Nikon has announced the new AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens…
Royal Society of Biology Announces Photographer of the Year
The Royal Society of Biology has announced their 2016 Photographer of the Year – Robert Sommer, from Hamburg.
Powerful Photo Exhibition Captures Poor Conditions for Animals in European Zoos
Born Free Foundation is launching a powerful photo exhibition at the European Parliament this week, to highlight the poor standards in animal care at many zoos…
Winner of Remembering Elephants Book Competition Announced
Congratulations to Heini Wehrle from Switzerland, who has won our latest Wild Planet book competition and takes away the ‘Remembering Elephants’ hardback.
Royal Society of Biology Announces Young Photographer of the Year Winner
The Royal Society of Biology is pleased to announce the 2016 Young Photographer of the Year competition winner, Pradyuman Samant.
Born Free Applauds CITES Decision to End Planning for Future Ivory Trade
Born Free Foundation, has welcomed the decision by delegates at the 17th meeting of CITES, to end a decade-long discussion about the establishment of future trade in ivory.
Winner of Wild Planet Guest Editor Competition Announced
Our reader Guest Editor for the December 2016 issue of Wild Planet has been unveiled – congratulations to Harry Collins!
World Rhino Day: Our Favourite Reader Rhino Pictures
It’s 22 September, World Rhino Day, and we’re showcasing some brilliant pictures of the species from our worldwide readers
Sigma Announces new 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Lens
Sigma has announced its new 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM lens, ideal for fast-moving subjects, even at distance.
Judges Announced for 2017 Sony World Photography Awards
The judges for the 10th anniversary of the world’s largest photography competition, the Sony World Photography Awards, are announced today
Introducing: Close-up Wildlife Photographer Ross Hoddinott
Who are the inspirational, up-and-coming wildlife photographers of our time? We showcase the aspirational portfolio of wildlife photographer Ross Hoddinott.
Free Content • Photographing Mountain Hares
During the winter snow and ice, mountain hares wear their white winter coats. Mark Hamblin provides some expert advice from his encounters with these denizens of the Scottish mountains
High Key Gannets: Behind the Lens with Ellie Rothnie
We go behind the lens with wildlife photographer Ellie Rothnie, to discover the story behind her striking minimal cover image of a single gannet.
Protecting the Pangolin
Born Free Foundation launches unique new adoption of one of the world’s most threatened species.
First 2016 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Images Revealed
A curious fox cub, hungry hornbill and inquisitive orca all play a starring role in images from the finalists of Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s fifty-second competition.
Egrets and Darkness: Behind the Lens with Jared Lloyd
We’re going behind the lens with the Guest Editor of our August issue, Jared Lloyd, to discover the story behind his powerful cover image of an elegant egret in the shadows.
Call for Entries for Nikon Photo Contest 2016-2017
Nikon has announced that entries for the Nikon Photo Contest 2016-2017 will be accepted between October 17, 2016 and January 27, 2017.
Canon Reveals EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon today debuts the eagerly-anticipated EOS 5D Mark IV, the newest addition to the EOS 5D family.
Leica Camera Unveils New Range of Binoculars – the Leica NOCTIVID
Leica Camera has unveiled a brand new range of binoculars – the Leica NOCTIVID – designed to provide an extraordinary, unparalleled viewing experience, whatever the weather or lighting conditions.
Free Content • Finding a Timeless Photographic Style
What is style? Who invented it? How do we create it? In today’s competitive world of wildlife photography, it’s all about identifying what can set your pictures apart and weathering the times, says Peter Cairns
Nikon Launches the First Super-Telephoto Zooms to Boast the New AF-P Stepping Motor
Nikon updates portfolio of DX NIKKOR lenses with two lightweight super-telephoto zooms : the AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED VR and the AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED.
