Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards highlights Finnish photographer Tapani Linnanmäki’s enchanting sea eagle shot

Sunday 13th October 2024 on 19:23 in Finland

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, an international competition, is currently searching for the funniest wildlife photo of the year. Approximately 40 entries have made it to the finals, including a captivating shot by the Finnish photographer Tapani Linnanmäki, featuring a fluffy sea eagle. Linnanmäki captured this image by placing fish scraps on the ice and patiently waiting for the birds to come in for a meal.

Here are some notable finalists featured in the competition:

1. “Shake ruffle rattle and roll.” A fluffy sea eagle captured in Finland.
![Fluffy Sea Eagle](https://images.cdn.yle.fi/image/upload/ar_0.8001026430587631,c_fill,g_faces,h_958,w_767/dpr_2.0/q_auto:eco/f_auto/fl_lossy/39-1363012670bdd875323e)

2. “Laughing out loud.” A seal appears to be enjoying its moment.
![Seal Enjoying](https://images.cdn.yle.fi/image/upload/ar_1.5001362769146906,c_fill,g_faces,h_511,w_767/dpr_2.0/q_auto:eco/f_auto/fl_lossy/39-1363019670bdf09bd7ed)

3. “Mantis.” A praying mantis stands defiantly.
![Praying Mantis](https://images.cdn.yle.fi/image/upload/ar_0.889826041117554,c_fill,g_faces,h_861,w_767/dpr_2.0/q_auto:eco/f_auto/fl_lossy/39-1363018670bdf06c9f81)

4. “Frog in a balloon.” A whimsical frog that resembles an astronaut.
![Astronaut Frog](https://images.cdn.yle.fi/image/upload/ar_1.7755725190839695,c_fill,g_faces,h_431,w_767/dpr_2.0/q_auto:eco/f_auto/fl_lossy/39-1363017670bdf057de54)

5. “Are You Kidding?” This image seems to capture a humorous moment.
![Funny Moment](https://images.cdn.yle.fi/image/upload/ar_1.6144970414201183,c_fill,g_faces,h_475,w_767/dpr_2.0/q_auto:eco/f_auto/fl_lossy/39-1363015670bde600e88d)

6. “Alright mate, back off.” A striking image that conveys a clear message.
![Back Off](https://images.cdn.yle.fi/image/upload/ar_0.6656680647094069,c_fill,g_faces,h_1152,w_767/dpr_2.0/q_auto:eco/f_auto/fl_lossy/39-1363028670be2859a62b)

All finalists’ images can be viewed on the competition’s official website.

Source 
(via yle.fi)