Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2026
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards punches well above its weight in search volume because the winning images go viral every year. The 2026 rules pair the light tone with a serious stance on authenticity: no digital manipulation, no AI editing, basic corrections only. The co-founders have publicly cited the contest's no-AI policy as a competitive differentiator. Free to enter, any camera brand, animal welfare clauses prohibit images obtained by disturbing wildlife.
- Deadline
- June 30, 2026
- Entry fee
- Free entry
- Results
- December 1, 2026
Authenticity policy
AI policy
No digital manipulation or AI editing is allowed; basic corrections like cropping, tone, contrast, sharpening, and noise reduction may be allowed if they do not change the authenticity of the image.
RAW files
Not specified
Editing rules
Entries should feature wild animals; pets, domestic animals, farm animals, and captive animals are not allowed. Photos and videos must not involve disturbing, harassing, hurting, or stressing animals. Up to 10 still images plus two videos per entrant.
Verified on June 8, 2026