A French amateur wildlife photographer from the Chartres region has achieved international recognition by having his sloth photograph selected for the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Emmanuel Tardy, based in Bailleau-L'Évêque near Chartres in the Eure-et-Loire department, is among the select group of photographers whose work will be featured in the 2025 edition of this renowned competition.
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year represents the world's premier international competition for wildlife photography, celebrating the most stunning images of nature and wildlife from around the globe. Each year, this prestigious contest honors artists who are committed to biodiversity conservation and environmental protection. The competition serves as an international platform designed to raise awareness about wildlife conservation and the importance of preserving our natural world.
This year's 61st edition of the competition has broken records, receiving an unprecedented 60,636 submissions from photographers worldwide. From this massive pool of entries, only 100 images have been carefully selected by the judging panel to be included in the 2025 shortlist. Tardy's sloth photograph stands out among these exceptional works, representing not only his artistic skill but also his dedication to wildlife photography and conservation awareness.
The winners and category champions of this year's competition will be officially announced on October 14th, when the photography community and nature enthusiasts worldwide will discover which images have earned the top honors. The selected photographs will continue to serve the competition's mission of inspiring global consciousness about wildlife conservation and the urgent need to protect our planet's biodiversity through the powerful medium of photography.
