“Spectacular Wildlife Snapshots: National History Museum’s Photographer of the Year Exhibition Roams Karachi and Lahore!”

This iteration will showcase the 18 award-winning photographs across categories such as underwater, photojournalism, mammal behaviour, and urban wildlife, along with the esteemed Grand Title winners. Harnessing the unique emotional resonance of photography to engage and motivate audiences, the images illuminate stories and species across the globe while promoting advocacy for the planet’s future.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year stands as the most esteemed wildlife photography contest of its nature, offering a global platform that highlights exceptional photographic talent from all corners of the earth. Established in 1965, the competition now garners submissions from 117 nations and regions worldwide, demonstrating its lasting allure.

The award-winning visuals from this year are embarking on an international tour, facilitated through a collaboration involving the Museum, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and additional partners, enabling the exhibition to reach over a million viewers. With Pakistan grappling with notable climate adversities, the British High Commission is hosting the display to foster discussions on environmental protection and inspire individual and community action.

Kathy Moran, chair of the judging panel, commented:

“In this collection, species diversity, various behaviours, and conservation challenges can be observed. These visuals represent the competition’s progression over the years, transitioning from pure natural history to photography that fully captures the representation of the natural world—its beauty and its trials. It is a compelling selection with which to launch a significant anniversary.”

Dr Doug Gurr, Director of the Museum, stated:

“As we commemorate sixty years of Wildlife Photographer of the Year, we also celebrate the myriad visitors whose spirits have been uplifted by the splendor and elegance of its images, and the countless connections forged with nature.”

Jane Marriott CMG OBE, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, remarked:

“These images serve as a poignant reminder of our natural world’s wonder and the shared duty we must undertake to safeguard it. Pakistan hosts an immense array of wildlife, and we are genuinely fortunate to showcase this remarkable collection of photographs here. I aspire that this exhibition motivates Pakistani photographers to engage in forthcoming competitions and leave their imprint on a global scale.”

This year’s contest attracted an impressive 59,228 submissions from photographers representing all ages and varying experience levels from 117 countries and territories. An intense week at the Natural History Museum in London saw the entries judged anonymously based on their creativity, originality, and technical prowess by a global panel of industry leaders.

Notes for editors

• The exhibition will be accessible at the British Council Library Karachi from 27 January to 31 January. It will then be displayed at the British Council Library Lahore from 11 February to 21 February.
• Admission is complimentary; however, pre-registration is mandatory for viewing the exhibition at both libraries. This can be accomplished at National History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year images come to Karachi and Lahore.

A highlight exhibition showcasing the globally renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, now marking its sixtieth anniversary and on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will be displayed at the British Council libraries in Karachi and Lahore.

This iteration will showcase the 18 award-winning photographs across categories such as underwater, photojournalism, mammal behaviour, and urban wildlife, along with the esteemed Grand Title winners. Harnessing the unique emotional resonance of photography to engage and motivate audiences, the images illuminate stories and species across the globe while promoting advocacy for the planet’s future.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year stands as the most esteemed wildlife photography contest of its nature, offering a global platform that highlights exceptional photographic talent from all corners of the earth. Established in 1965, the competition now garners submissions from 117 nations and regions worldwide, demonstrating its lasting allure.

The award-winning visuals from this year are embarking on an international tour, facilitated through a collaboration involving the Museum, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and additional partners, enabling the exhibition to reach over a million viewers. With Pakistan grappling with notable climate adversities, the British High Commission is hosting the display to foster discussions on environmental protection and inspire individual and community action.

Kathy Moran, chair of the judging panel, commented:

“In this collection, species diversity, various behaviours, and conservation challenges can be observed. These visuals represent the competition’s progression over the years, transitioning from pure natural history to photography that fully captures the representation of the natural world—its beauty and its trials. It is a compelling selection with which to launch a significant anniversary.”

Dr Doug Gurr, Director of the Museum, stated:

“As we commemorate sixty years of Wildlife Photographer of the Year, we also celebrate the myriad visitors whose spirits have been uplifted by the splendor and elegance of its images, and the countless connections forged with nature.”

Jane Marriott CMG OBE, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, remarked:

“These images serve as a poignant reminder of our natural world’s wonder and the shared duty we must undertake to safeguard it. Pakistan hosts an immense array of wildlife, and we are genuinely fortunate to showcase this remarkable collection of photographs here. I aspire that this exhibition motivates Pakistani photographers to engage in forthcoming competitions and leave their imprint on a global scale.”

This year’s contest attracted an impressive 59,228 submissions from photographers representing all ages and varying experience levels from 117 countries and territories. An intense week at the Natural History Museum in London saw the entries judged anonymously based on their creativity, originality, and technical prowess by a global panel of industry leaders.

Notes for editors

• The exhibition will be accessible at the British Council Library Karachi from 27 January to 31 January. It will then be displayed at the British Council Library Lahore from 11 February to 21 February.

• Admission is complimentary; however, pre-registration is mandatory for viewing the exhibition at both libraries. This can be accomplished at: Natural History Museum London’s 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition British Council

• Wildlife Photographer of the Year was established in 1965 by BBC Wildlife Magazine,

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• Originally named Animals, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year was established in 1965 by BBC Wildlife Magazine. The Natural History Museum collaborated in 1984 to develop the contest into its current form. The yearly competition and traveling exhibition are now operated and owned by the Natural History Museum, located in London.
• Wildlife Photographer of the Year Portfolio 34, curated by Keith Wilson and featuring a foreword by Kathy Moran, is currently accessible.

The Category Champions for this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year are:
– Alberto Román Gómez (Spain), Champion of the 10 and Under Category
– Parham Pourahmad (USA), Champion of the 11-14 Category
– Alexis Tinker Tsavalas (Germany), Champion of the 15-17 Category
– Igor Metelskiy (Russia), Champion of Animals in Their Environment
– John E Marriott (Canada), Champion of Animal Portraits
– Jack Zhi (USA), Champion of Behaviour: Birds
– Hikkaduwa Liyanage Prasantha Vinod (Sri Lanka), Champion of Behaviour: Mammals
– Karine Aigner (USA), Champion of Behaviour: Amphibians and Reptiles
– Ingo Arndt (Germany), Champion of Behaviour: Invertebrates
– Justin Gilligan (Australia), Champion of Oceans: The Bigger Picture
– Fortunato Gatto (Italy), Champion of Plants and Fungi
– Jiří Hřebíček (Czech Republic), Champion of Natural Artistry
– Matthew Smith (UK / Australia), Champion of Underwater
– Robin Darius Conz (Germany), Champion of Urban Wildlife
– Shane Gross (Canada), Champion of Wetlands: The Bigger Picture
– Britta Jaschinski (UK / Germany), Champion of Photojournalism
– Thomas Peschak (South Africa / Germany), Champion of the Photojournalist Story Award
– Sage Ono (USA), Champion of the Rising Star Portfolio Award
– Originally named Animals, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year was established in 1965 by BBC Wildlife Magazine. The Natural History Museum collaborated in 1984 to develop the contest into its current form. The yearly competition and traveling exhibition are now operated and owned by the Natural History Museum, located in London.
– Wildlife Photographer of the Year Portfolio 34, curated by Keith Wilson and featuring a foreword by Kathy Moran, is currently accessible.

The Category Champions for this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year are:

• Alberto Román Gómez (Spain), Champion of the 10 and Under Category

• Parham Pourahmad (USA), Champion of the 11-14 Category

• Alexis Tinker Tsavalas (Germany), Champion of the 15-17 Category

• Igor Metelskiy (Russia), Champion of Animals in Their Environment

• John E Marriott (Canada), Champion of Animal Portraits

• Jack Zhi (USA), Champion of Behaviour: Birds

• Hikkaduwa Liyanage Prasantha Vinod (Sri Lanka), Champion of Behaviour: Mammals

• Karine Aigner (USA), Champion of Behaviour: Amphibians and Reptiles

• Ingo Arndt (Germany), Champion of Behaviour: Invertebrates

• Justin Gilligan (Australia), Champion of Oceans: The Bigger Picture

• Fortunato Gatto (Italy), Champion of Plants and Fungi

• Jiří Hřebíček (Czech Republic), Champion of Natural Artistry

• Matthew Smith (UK / Australia), Champion of Underwater

• Robin Darius Conz (Germany), Champion of Urban Wildlife

• Shane Gross (Canada), Champion of Wetlands: The Bigger Picture

• Britta Jaschinski (UK / Germany), Champion of Photojournalism

• Thomas Peschak (South Africa / Germany), Champion of the Photojournalist Story Award

• Sage Ono (USA), Champion of the Rising Star Portfolio Award