Thank you to all the photographers that shared their best exotic wildlife shots in this photo contest with chances to win the Safari Bundle including a Tamron AF 18-200mm Lens, a Red Rock Outdoor Gear, a Sidekick Sling Bag, a Camouflage Pattern Army Style Strap + more!
A special thanks to friend and professional photographer Piper Mackay for her collaboration as a guest judge. Piper’s photographs are licensed by Getty Images top collections. Featured articles of her work have been printed in national publications such as; National Geographic Traveler, Outdoor Photographer, Nature Photographer, Ranger Finder, and Selamata, as well as, local travel and online magazines. Her images have grace the pages of Natures Best, National Geographic, National Geographic Explorer and more. Her images have been on exhibit at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington DC, The Museum of History and industry in Seattle Washington, The Art Wolfe gallery, etc. She is on the Gura Gear Pro Team.
Congratulations Grand Jury Winner "Walking in Savannah" by jacksoncarvalho
"This photograph has all the qualities that I feel make a compelling image; motion, emotion, use of light, strong composition, and compelling story" - Piper Mackay
Congratulations Runner Up "Polar Bear Reflection" by billklipp
"This is a beautiful image; simple yet complex. This experienced photographer made great use of texture, color, reflections and the movement of an exotic subject to create an incredible composition." - Piper Mackay
Congratulations Runner Up "Encounters in Serengeti" by albertoghizzipanizza
"It is hard to put your subject in the center of your photograph and create a compelling image. I commend this photographer for their use of light, composition, and strength of the subject to create this powerful image." - Piper Mackay
Congratulations Amateur Winner "Seal" by TobiasMandt
"Many times it is the simplicity of an images that makes a strong photograph. I love the light on the subject, the connection to the subject, the perspective, and the composition." - Piper Mackay
Congratulations Peopel's Choice "Puffin with Sand Eels Skomer Island 2014" by iesphotos
"Cubs At Play" by rpgdepictions
"kitten closeup" by toddkwood
"Humpback Breaching at Sunset" by jborys
"Elephant in the Dust in Amboseli" by pattebrownell
"Fighting Zebras" by patrickbaum
"_ND44371" by majedphotos
"LBE Headon" by jdlotz
"Tiny Swimming Reef" by elnq
"Clouded Leopard" by gbrookshaw
"Jaguar Pair" by abzerit
"wildebeest" by BigFellaDave
"Frog 2_resize" by getimmerman
"Gharial" by NMcQueen
"The Eyes Have It" by Rainer-foto
"Falcon" by SparkofHawaii
"Siberian tiger lying in snow" by hibbz
"Serval" by galinasimphoto
"The look of guilt" by nicolescopie
"One by One" by johnathanboyce
"Kit Fox" by RobinODonnell
"Ready to run" by kutubuddin
"Sly" by patrick9x9
"Austral Pygmy owl" by chriscanguro
"Pretty" by Brittaney05
"Wild Thing" by anitarossview
"Seal Cape Palliser May-2013" by stephencoppinger
"juvi egrets " by dennischeeseman
"Flying in water" by ErikB
"Sandy_Ashley-TigerTiger" by AshPhoto2015
"image" by GinaGphotography
"Tiger posing" by bryanpereira
"Elephants in South Africa" by JClarkePhoto
"Common_Eagle_3" by btcphotography
"Elephant" by mtraufler
"The Vomba young male leopard" by jozi1
"Do you want a licking?" by JoanLoBo
"Sea Turtle in Hawaii" by cnsmerz
"Great Indian Hornbill in flight" by angad13
"Red-eyed tree frog" by chrisgiordano
"Autumn colours" by Lilliank
"The Mara Six" by AndyHowePhotography
"Need A Lick???????" by Teri_Reames
"Arctic Survival-" by michelbissonnette
"Coyote or Coywolf" by scrum8
"Alligator with reflection" by claycoleman
"Misha and some serious cuteness" by zquentin
"Critically Endangered, Arabian Leopard at Protected Area of National Center Of Wildlife Research, Ta'if, Saudi Arabia" by mohamedgamalel-dennasser
"Silverback Gorilla" by JSJPhotography
"King Of The Jungle " by circlepranch
"Looks of Wonder" by pattack
"20150914-BB7A0725.jpg" by rethwyll
"Oh, Hey!" by jkgozjack
"Inseparable pair .. in closeup" by DSCan
"SM 1" by rwangard
"Mother & Son" by redfallstudio
"Female leopard, Namibia" by eyecontact
"untitled" by James_Francis
"Brothers" by jrm66
"Snow covered Bison and calf" by evangelinechavez
"CHA_0142" by CharisEvagorou
"Green Parrot snake - Costa Rica" by JimCumming
"Wolf Stare" by Basciano_Photography
"Alaska-10671" by michaelwilson
"Little King" by JADUPONT
"AFFECTION" by LLOYDWRIGHT
"Making a splash!" by chrisholcroft
"Bull Elephants fighting...." by Timbo
"Princess" by lucparent
"Afternoon Thermo" by Spider1987
"CounterAttack!" by lessysebastian
"Queen of the Jungle" by sdondero
"Mandrill" by fidfoto
"Pickaback" by lmr337
"Giraffe" by CarolPlummer
"Elephant" by LadyTeapotPhotography
"Great White shark" by annaphillips
"Like Father, Like Son--Black Maned Lions of the Kalahari" by gracie423
"Crowned Vics" by FrankSomma
"generations" by bridgephotography
"Okay?" by arquien
"Wild Innocence " by GrahameRickard
""Coopers Hawk"" by Iconoscope
"The Stare Down" by sabatesphoto
"ellie walking away ngorongoro crater tanzania" by kirsitodd
"Got Meat!" by RichardReames
"Dining Leopard" by RDVPhotography
"Person of the Forest HDR" by rturnbow
"Baby and Uncle Buck" by johnwpace
"Tiny Temper (Juvenile Coastal Carpet Python)" by BrodieJames
"Companionship" by juliarandall
"Turkey Vulture 2" by DeadEye
"Louie II" by ChristopherLH
"Common Egg Eater mz" by adrianchinery
"Shaka-One-Eye" by meggymay
"Baby Giraffe" by niklas_passmann
