An awards ceremony celebrating the best in wildlife photography was held in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 on Saturday afternoon. The contest, organized by the Vietnam Wildlife Photography Club in collaboration with BirdLife International and Wildtour Company, showcased the beauty of Vietnam’s diverse wildlife.
According to bird expert and head judge, Nguyen Hoai Bao, in an interview with Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper, the winning image captivated the entire panel, which included renowned photographers and bird and animal experts.
This stunning photograph was selected from a shortlist of 75 images, chosen from over 400 initial entries. The image featured a snub-nosed monkey, a rare and symbolic species in Vietnam’s conservation efforts, primarily found in the karst landscapes of Ha Giang Province.
“Capturing a snub-nosed monkey is no easy feat as they are seldom seen,” said Bao. “Many photographers have traveled to Ha Giang in hopes of snapping a picture of this elusive species, but to no avail. The winning photograph captured a moment of connection between the monkey and the camera, as if they were interacting with people, which is why it stood out to all the judges.”
Bao expressed his hope that through such stunning photos, more people would appreciate the natural beauty and wildlife of Vietnam, leading to a reduction in illegal animal hunting and cruelty.
At the awards ceremony, the runner-up prizes were presented to an image of two red-winged laughing thrushes, captured atop Mount Fansipan in Sa Pa by a 72-year-old Hanoi resident, Do Xuan Tam. Another stunning photograph featuring a black-winged stilt alongside a painted snipe also received a runner-up prize.
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| Two red-winged laughingthrushes captured in a stunning photograph by Do Xuan Tam, which received a runner-up prize at the competition. |
Three third-place prizes were awarded to Phan Van Phu for an image of two red-tailed laughingthrushes, Huynh Van Truyen for his photo of a whale and a seabird, and Pham Trung Kien for a captivating picture of two pied kingfishers.
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| Pham Trung Kien’s photograph of two pied kingfishers, one of the third-prize winners at the competition. |
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| Huynh Van Truyen’s captivating photo of a whale and a seabird, earning him a third-place prize. |
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| Phan Van Phu’s photograph of two red-tailed laughingthrushes, one of the third-place winners. |
The contest received over 400 entries from 117 local and international photographers, each capturing the charming moments of wild animals and birds across Vietnam. These images tell stories of Vietnam’s diverse wildlife, from national parks in the north to the Central Highlands and beyond.
All 75 outstanding photographs taken by 45 talented photographers are currently on display at the SC VivoCity shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh City until next Thursday. Vo Quoc Thuan, a representative of the organizers, expressed his hope that the photo exhibition would inspire a greater appreciation for nature and raise awareness about wildlife protection.
The following entries received high commendation and recognition at the contest:
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