Animal Image Makers brought back their image competition in 2026 with a whole new design. “Jungle Couture” was a Finalist in the Photography – Traditional Capture category! 😲

The International Society of Animal Photographers’ 2026 image competition was successful. Five of my images received “Meritorious Image” status, and three of them finished in the Top 10 in the Wildlife-Illustrative category! 😲

These are “Jungle Couture”, “Keeping Him Safe from Harm”, “Lunchtime Shenanigans”, “Full Pout Mode”, and “Grumpy Old Man”.

The American Society of Photographers’ Images of Distinction competition was a success! I had images receive merit scores in both rounds of judging, with a total of 10 images receiving recognition. “Keeping Him Safe from Harm” received a Seal of Distinction, and appears in the “Best of the Best” Image Collection slideshow and book. 😊

*Delayed post because these images just finished their competition journey.*

Professional Photographers of America’s 2025 Merit Image Review was a success! “Keeping Him Safe from Harm” received the prestigious “Imaging Excellence”, which is considered “The Best of the Best”, and seven others were accepted in the Merit Collection. It is truly an honor to have all eight images receive these awards.

*Delayed post because these images just finished their competition journey.*