See the world's most beautiful photos of dogs, cats, horses and mice

nhiếp ảnh - Ảnh 1. — Dogs are the most frequently featured animals in photography award entries - Photo: International Pet Photography Awards

Photography awards are presented in six categories including Action, Creative, Documentary, Pets & People, Portraits, and a new category - Horse Portraits.

Dogs appear most at photography awards

According to Popular Science, dogs are the animals that appear most in the works, accounting for nearly 80% of the photos submitted, worthy of the title "man's most photographed friend".

Animal photography is one of the most challenging genres of photography, requiring patience, skill, and luck. Unlike humans who can pose on command, animals act on instinct, making it difficult to capture a memorable moment.

The photographer must be ready to face unpredictable situations from his own "character".

Sometimes, they have to wait for hours, even days, just to get a single photo. The supporting equipment also needs to be specialized, from lenses to anti-shake, waterproof cameras.

Moreover, to capture real and vivid moments, photographers need to clearly understand the habits and activity times of each species.

It is not only art, but also a combination of science, passion and adventure.

nhiếp ảnh - Ảnh 2. — Photos can be posed or candid, studio or outdoor, full body or close-up - Photo: International Pet Photography Awards

Therefore, every successful animal photo is always the result of a persistent, quiet but inspiring journey.

The winners of the International Pet Photography Awards have achieved the seemingly impossible by capturing pets such as dogs, cats and horses in their most natural moments.

nhiếp ảnh - Ảnh 3. — Animal photography is one of the most challenging genres of photography - Photo: International Pet Photography Awards

Photography Awards for Everyone

The International Pet Photography Awards are open to all professional and amateur photographers.

The definition of a "pet" for the purposes of this contest is "a domesticated animal or an animal kept for companionship or pleasure". Entries must be original photos taken by the contestant.

nhiếp ảnh - Ảnh 4. — The International Pet Photography Awards are open to all professional and amateur photographers - Photo: International Pet Photography Awards

Each contestant can submit up to 20 photos. Photos can be posed or candid, studio or outdoor, full body or close-up.

For the documentary category, photos must show real-life situations such as rescue organizations, humanitarian activities, working pets, animal sports, or the daily activities of pets. The award does not accept staged or edited situations that distort reality in this category.

Applications for the 2025 competition will open on May 18. Finalists will be announced on September 1.