The competition raises positive awareness about animal welfare issues
The recently unveiled finalists for the 2023 Comedy Pets Photography Awards have presented a delightful collection of uproarious pet photos sourced from various parts of the world.
The roots of this competition can be traced back a few years when renowned photographers Tom Sullam and Paul Joynson-Hicks, who were actively engaged in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, made a significant decision to broaden their endeavors. They aimed to highlight the immense happiness that pets bestow upon us. Their annual tradition not only aims to entertain but also serves as a platform to raise awareness and garner support for local animal welfare charities operating at the grassroots level.
The organization’s mission statement emphasizes their desire to raise positive awareness about animal welfare issues and celebrate the remarkable and valuable impact that pets have on our lives.
Voting for the People’s Choice Award is open until August 6th, allowing everyone to participate. Additionally, six judges will determine the recipient of the Overall Best Photo award, which includes a trophy, a cash prize of £500 ($654.55), and a SpeedTop crossbody bag.
The judging criteria for this competition will primarily emphasize the seamless integration of technical expertise with the most hilarious content and caption. By assessing these aspects, the panel of judges aims to identify the image that excels in both photographic skill and comedic value. The announcement of the winners is scheduled for August 11th, building up anticipation among participants and enthusiasts alike.
Let’s take a look at some of the finalists:
Klaus-Peter Selzer with “The Three Greys”
Sophie Boynton with “When digging gets serious”
Corinne Mooser with “So this is the source of happiness”
Lana Polykova with “Oscar winning performance”
Kenichi Morinaga with “Football free kick”
Kim Horstmanshof with “The 498th round of Hide and Seek”
Kazutoshi Ono with “Victory”
Darya Zelentsova with “The first outdoor walk”
John Young with “Flying poodle”
Kerstin Leichtenmüller with “My face when my crush says hi”
Jonathan Casey with “Edgar’s dandelion”
Udo Krauss with “Who are you?”
Michel Zoghzoghi with “A life changing event”
Katia Pillonel with “Kylian’s sleep”
Kenichi Morinaga with “The big boss”
Chris Porsz with “Barking”
Christine Johnson with “Ball play silhouette”
Gill Woodcock with “Keep your eye on the ball”
Felix Larcher with “Bidule as goal keeper”
Karl Goldhamer with “Zorro reborn”
