Brief
Gulf News details winners of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
The 2026 competition showcased diverse ecosystems, urban wildlife and photojournalism, with Gulf News' visual editor overseeing the selection.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition highlighted the planet's diversity through striking images of underwater ecosystems, urban wildlife, photojournalism and animal behaviour, Gulf News reported. Chief Visual Editor Devadasan K P, who has over 27 years in photojournalism, led the visual desk in selecting the winning photographs. His background includes covering the 2004 Sri Lanka tsunami, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake and wildlife series from Kenya, and he has earned awards such as the Minolta Photojournalist of the Year (2005) and a Society for News Design Silver Award (2011). The winning portfolio reflects both nature's beauty and its challenges, underscoring the competition's aim to capture the complexity of the natural world.
Key facts
- The 2026 competition featured images of underwater ecosystems, urban wildlife, photojournalism and animal behaviour. (gulfnews.com)
- Devadasan K P is Gulf News' Chief Visual Editor with more than 27 years of experience. (gulfnews.com)
- He has previously covered the 2004 Sri Lanka tsunami, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake and wildlife series from Kenya. (gulfnews.com)
- His accolades include the Minolta Photojournalist of the Year award (2005) and a Society for News Design Silver Award (2011). (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026: Breathtaking Images Show Nature's Beauty and Challenges”
