For more than 50 years, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year
competition has championed honest and ethical wildlife photography,
while pushing the boundaries of artistic freedom, technical skill, and
narrative excellence. This powerful collection of pictures features all
the winning photographs from the 2016 competition. The collection
represents the work of many international photographers, both
professionals and amateurs. The photographs are chosen by an
international jury for their artistic merit and originality, from
categories that together represent a diversity of natural subjects. The
range of styles is also diverse, as is the genre of photography,
including action, macro, underwater, landscape, or environmental
reportage. Together this outstanding collection is a reminder of the
splendor, drama, and variety of life on Earth. Each stunning photograph
is accompanied by an extended caption and there is an introduction by
one of the world's most respected nature photographers.