A squirrel diving horizontally into a tree; a flying fish in hot pursuit of an eagle; a leopard playing hide-and-seek with a gazelle. These are but a few of the finalists of this year's Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
While wildlife photography is usually a serious business, this annual competition showcases light-hearted moments with silly outtakes from a shoot. The overall winners won't be revealed until December 10 2024, but here's a sneak peek at the shortlisted images.
