Wildlife Photographer 2026
In short
Italian photographer Federico Veronesi won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 award for his monochrome photograph titled 'The Aftermath'. The image depicts a female elephant carrying its dead calf in the Huab River Valley.
In plain words
This is a prestigious global competition that celebrates the best images of the natural world. This year, over 65,000 people entered their photos. Many of the winning shots were in black and white.
A simple example
Federico Veronesi's winning photo shows a heartbreaking moment where an elephant carries a deceased calf through Namibia.
Why it matters
The awards highlight the beauty and the struggles of animals in the wild. They help raise awareness about nature and the impact of environmental changes on wildlife.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse this with the BC SPCA Wildlife-in-Focus contest, which is a separate photography competition.