Public to choose favourite nature image from ‘truly exceptional’ list

See 24 Astounding Images From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest—and Vote for Your Favorite

The public will choose a winner of the people’s choice award in a vote that runs from February 4 to March 18

Here’s how you can vote for the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People’s Choice Award

Judges have whittled down a shortlist of 24 phenomenal images from 60,636 entries for this year’s competition. Submissions were made from around the world and online voting is now open. Not only do these images showcase technical ability and a creative eye, but they highlight important themes impacting the natural world today. Several entries draw attention to issues such as poaching, pollution and illegal wildlife trade. Take a look at some of …

See shortlisted images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2026

A flamboyance of flamingos dazzling against a backdrop of power lines, a crafty crab hitching a ride on a jellyfish and a young sloth safe in his mother’s embrace are among the shortlisted images for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2026.

The Final 24 Images of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

Photographers from 113 different countries entered a record-setting 60,636 photos to the 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition in 2025. The outstanding contest winners were unveiled last fall, but now it's time for the people to have their say. One of these 24 beautiful wildlife photos will win the prestigious People's Choice Award, and voting is open now.

A deer carrying the rotting head of its vanquished foe and a playful lynx shortlisted for Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award

Here are the 24 images shortlisted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award 2026.

Public to choose favourite nature image from ‘truly exceptional’ list

The shortlist for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award has been unveiled.