EditorsThese paw-some photos are from the finalists of the inaugural Comedy Pet Photography Awards. For the first time, the founders of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have launched a photography award show giving proud pet owners a chance to show off their quirky pets. Photographers Tom Sullam and Paul Johnson-Hicks MBE have collected over 2500 entries and, after some sifting through the im-paw-sibly brilliant shots, they have narrowed down the hilarious photos to their favourites.
Tom said: “We want primarily a laugh out loud moment: a picture that grabs us instantaneously. The idea of the competition is to make us appreciate our pets for their humour, and their ability to give us so much more than just company. The pictures that make us laugh the most are the ones that make us appreciate pets the most.” Winners will be announced in early September.
The models for this astonishing photography are so adorable, you’ll remember them fur-ever! Terrible puns aside, you’ll want to share this pet photography with all your friends and loved ones to bring some cheer into their lives.
Smile
Alder Katie, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Roo smiling when he knew he could stay with me and his broken leg was fixed.
Animal: Roo. Location of shot: Oxfordshire
Smile! you are on camera
Liz Hammond, Coventry
Winnie my pet goat having a chuckle.
Animal: Winnie. Location of shot: Warwickshire, England
Laughing Burro
Peggy VanSickle, Wixom, United States
We were traveling out west and came across this burro in Custer State Park. When he started to shake his head, I started taking pictures. I think this one belongs on a greeting card.
Animal: Burro. Location of shot: Custer State Park, SD
Best Friends
Georgie Bain, Aberdeen
Me and my horse laughing together.
Animal: Summer my Horse. Location of shot: Aberdeenshire
Windblown
Erika Hetzel, Greenfield, United States
Enjoying a nice summer drive, Maxine knew this was the perfect opportunity to begin her modeling career. The look? Windblown.
Animal: Maxine. Location of shot: Wisconsin, USA
Deli kedi
Esra tatar, Ghent, Belgium
Animal: Cat. Location of shot: Kuching
Beach please!
Anne Lise Gramstad, Bryne, Norway
Eat, beach, sleep, repeat! “Bosse” the poodle mix is digging for something exciting at the beach!
Animal: Dog. Location of shot: Ogna Beach, Norway
Show me your best smile
Andreas Ettl, London
Even though this portrait is not exactly what I had in mind when trying to shoot a picture of an Icelandic horse, this guy (girl?) made my day and I still suspect him/her of photobombing my photo on purpose. If so, thanks a lot! This shot has easily become by most favourite picture of an Icelandic horse I brought home from my trip.
Animal: Icelandic horse. Location of shot: Iceland
Riding Along
Alice van Kempen
Cat Selfie
Gabriel Constantin Marian, Suceava, Romania
This cat was sitting outside very close to my office. Since I’ve got an ultra-wide lens, I’ve decided to take a very close shot. But the cat asked me to push the shutter button by itself 🙂
Animal: cat. Location of shot: Suceava, Romania
Mirror, signal, manoeuvre
Lance Bellers, Brighton
Sadie sorts out the driving.
Animal: Sadie. Location of shot: Brighton
Who is the most brunette?
Scarpa Filipa, Lisbon, Portugal
The dog has the same colour of her hair, I find both very alike.
Animal: Dog. Location of shot: Lisbon, Portugal
Bubble Surprise
Connie Fore, Columbus, United States
Border Collie with bubble.
Animal: Cinch. Location of shot: Harvard K9 Al
Buddies
Nir Natan, Ramat Gan, Israel
A cat and a dog live in perfect harmony together.
Animal: cat & dog. Location of shot: Bezet beach, Israel
Laid-back
Simon DeKnock
Supercat!!
Heather Ross, Birmingham
Barney showing off his superhero skills to Molly, she just didn’t want to get squashed.
Animal: Molly and Barney Cats. Location of shot: Whitehouse Farm, Birmingham United Kingdom
Caught
John Banas, Des Plaines, United States
Jackson checking out the new toilet before installation.
Animal: Tabby. Location of shot: Des Plaines, Illinois
That’s the spot
Axl Marsh, Duluth, United States
After a long ride and lots of brushing, Sunni decide to pose for me and be a nut job! This sums up her personality.
Animal: Palomino Icelandic/Mustang horse. Location of shot: Field in Minnesota
Mirror, Mirror
Ariel Berry, Albion, United States
Rose’s hobby is looking in the mirror. Sometimes, when she’s having a bad hair day, she bites it.
Animal: Rose. Location of shot: Bathroom in my house.
Dog language
Aleksei Syrkin, Khabarovsk, Russian Federation
Animal: dogs. Location of shot: Khabarovsk, Russia
The Comedy Pet Photography Awards have partnered with an excellent animal welfare organisation called the Animal Welfare Foundation. Show their pet photography award your love – like, share, read more about their fundamental animal welfare idea – be better ‘owners’, ‘parents’ perhaps, to the creatures in our care on their website.
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