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The 2024 International Pet Photography Awards have brought some of the most heartwarming and creative images to light, celebrating the bond between pets and people. This year’s competition was a huge success, with thousands of entries pouring in from all over the world—3,621 to be exact—from 41 countries. From playful dogs to elegant horses, and even a friendly little rat, photographers showcased the diversity of the animal kingdom in stunning and unexpected ways.

This year also marked an exciting addition: a new category dedicated entirely to equine photography. Joining the existing categories like Action, Creative, Documentary, Pets and People, and Portrait, this change gave photographers a chance to spotlight the beauty and spirit of horses. Scroll down to see the incredible winners and finalists!

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Portrait Category Finalist Andrea Wafler

Brown dog standing in a misty lake, part of the International Pet Photographer awards, capturing a serene natural setting.

©Copyright 2024 Andrea Wafler

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Her name is Everest and she is a Husky mix!

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    Equine Category Winner Sabrina Einig

    Majestic horse captured in motion during sunrise for International Pet Photographer Of The Year Awards.

    ©Copyright 2024 Sabrina Einig

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    Rebecca O’Donnell
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    Downright incredibly gorgeous!

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    Pets And People Category Finalist Chohee Courtois

    Close-up of a person's eyes and a tabby cat's face, capturing a striking resemblance. Pet Photographer Awards entry.

    ©Copyright 2024 Chohee Courtois

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    Rebecca O’Donnell
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    My favorite!

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    #4

    Creative Category Winner Katie Brockman

    Two playful kittens; one holds a brush in its mouth. Winning photo in pet photography awards 2024.

    ©Copyright 2024 Katie Brockman

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    HA!

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    #5

    Equine Category Finalist Samantha Dawn Ebeling

    White horse standing in a lush forest, capturing a top entry for Pet Photographer of the Year Awards 2024.

    ©Copyright 2024 Samantha Dawn Ebeling

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    Multa Nocte
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    1 year ago

    All it needs is a horn.

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    #6

    Portrait Category Finalist Mirka Koot

    Ginger cat on vintage chair with a chick in a hanging cage, highlighting international pet photography creativity.

    ©Copyright 2024 Mirka Koot

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    Multa Nocte
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    Temptation.

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    #7

    Pets And People Category Finalist Ida Levin

    Child reading with dog in serene setting, celebrating International Pet Photographer Of The Year Awards.

    ©Copyright 2024 Ida Levin

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    Precious.

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    #8

    Portrait Category Finalist Heidi Adler

    A cat and dog gently touch noses on a tree stump, captured by a pet photographer in a winning image.

    ©Copyright 2024 Heidi Adler

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    Multa Nocte
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    That is sweet.

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    #9

    Action Category Finalist Celine Robel

    Dog jumping to catch an orange ball on a sandy beach at sunset; award-winning pet photography image.

    ©Copyright 2024 Celine Robel

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    #10

    Action Category Finalist Shandess Griffin

    A dog joyfully running through snow, capturing the essence of award-winning pet photography.

    ©Copyright 2024 Shandess Griffin

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    CD Mills
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    1 year ago

    That is one happy pupper!

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    Equine Category Finalist Denise Strauch

    A horse rearing up in a field at sunset, showcasing a winning moment from International Pet Photographer Awards 2024.

    ©Copyright 2024 Denise Strauch

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    ✨Dance

    #12

    Equine Category Finalist Lina Kronholm

    Black horse standing on rocky terrain with a misty mountain backdrop, captured in the International Pet Photographer awards.

    ©Copyright 2024 Lina Kronholm

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    Mane.

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    #13

    Pets And People Category Finalist Natalie Genberg

    Child in cozy outfit with Shetland Sheepdog on a vintage tricycle, showcasing pet photography awards creativity.

    ©Copyright 2024 Natalie Genberg

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    So darned cute! 🥰

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    #14

    Pets And People Category Finalist Rebeca Saborio

    Person and dog jumping in sync on a beach, showcasing award-winning pet photography.

    ©Copyright 2024 Rebeca Saborio

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    Oh my... it's a poodle! Fun shot.

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    #15

    Portrait Category Finalist Alisha Anderson

    Gold cocker spaniel standing gracefully in an elegant hallway, showcasing professional pet photography.

    ©Copyright 2024 Alisha Anderson

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    #16

    Creative Category Finalist Emma Steel

    Chihuahua casting a large dog shadow on a white wall, showcasing top pet photography.

    ©Copyright 2024 Emma Steel

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    Pegi Cairnes
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    1 year ago

    That's exactly how big they think they are. Lol.

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    #17

    Documentary Category Finalist Rebecca Williams

    "Sunset scene with dogs herding sheep in a field, highlighting award-winning pet photography."

    ©Copyright 2024 Rebecca Williams

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    Play pose.

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    #18

    Portrait Category Winner Anna Failner

    Golden retriever sitting on a forest path at sunrise, showcasing award-winning pet photography.

    ©Copyright 2024 Anna Failner

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    Melinda Raymer
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    1 year ago

    Mind blowing

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    #19

    Portrait Category Finalist Emma Pope

    Rat peeking from a terracotta pot, showcased in the International Pet Photographer Awards 2024.

    ©Copyright 2024 Emma Pope

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    Multa Nocte
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    Scabbers!

    #20

    Action Category Finalist Gaétane Marchand

    A joyful dog with black and tan fur running on grass, showcasing winning pet photography of 2024.

    ©Copyright 2024 Gaétane Marchand

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    Bi.Felicia
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    Beautiful coloring on what I believe is a Bohemian Shepard?

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    #21

    Action Category Finalist Annika Ridder

    A dog energetically jumps through water at sunset, showcasing pet photography talent.

    ©Copyright 2024 Annika Ridder

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    Focus

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    #22

    Creative Category Finalist Mattia Gorno

    Adorable puppies on colorful cushions with a person underneath, showcasing pet photographer creativity.

    ©Copyright 2024 Mattia Gorno

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    Pile 'o puppies, and well, pillows and dad. Sweet!

    #23

    Pets And People Category Winner Kerry Martin

    Woman with a plush dog on a patio, part of the International Pet Photographer Awards 2024 showcase.

    ©Copyright 2024 Kerry Martin

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    Rebecca O’Donnell
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    Love this!

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    #24

    Action Category Finalist Andrea Wafler

    Dog running on a beach during sunset, capturing the essence of pet photography in an award-winning image.

    ©Copyright 2024 Andrea Wafler

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    #25

    Creative Category Finalist Mattia Gorno

    Dog behind a blender with pink smoothie splash, showcasing International Pet Photographer awards creativity.

    ©Copyright 2024 Mattia Gorno

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    Bi.Felicia
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    I love how they were able to capture the pups shocked expression 😳

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    #26

    Creative Category Finalist Nika Kuplenk Golobič

    Dog lying on a rock in a misty landscape, captured by an international pet photographer.

    ©Copyright 2024 Kuplenk Golobič

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    mikki mckune
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    1 year ago

    Watchdog

    #27

    Pets And People Category Finalist Ginger Wick

    Silhouette of a woman and dog posing at sunset, representing best pet photography from international awards.

    ©Copyright 2024 Ginger Wick

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    Must help.

    #28

    Pets And People Category Finalist Lenka Šilhová

    A woman seated in an autumn forest gently pets a horse, exemplifying pet photography excellence.

    ©Copyright 2024 Lenka Šilhová

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    Magnificent beast!

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    #29

    Pets And People Category Finalist Paula Grekelä

    A couple kisses their dog in a sunset landscape, celebrating pet photography award.

    ©Copyright 2024 Paula Grekelä

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    Rebecca O’Donnell
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    The dog’s expression ❤️

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    #30

    Portrait Category Finalist Denisa Albaniová

    White wolf standing against a dark rocky backdrop, showcasing pet photography excellence in an award-winning image.

    ©Copyright 2024 Denisa Albaniová

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    Multa Nocte
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    Lovely contrast.

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    #31

    Documentary Category Finalist Sandra Lording

    Dog watching a cattle truck at sunset, captured during International Pet Photographer Of The Year Awards.

    ©Copyright 2024 Sandra Lording

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    Documentary Category Finalist Immie Keizer-Westra

    Wet dog in a bathtub, showcasing pet photography excellence in a black and white setting.

    ©Copyright 2024 Immie Keizer-Westra

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    Sad face...

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    #33

    Documentary Category Winner Rebecca Williams

    A herding dog controlling sheep under a dramatic sky, captured by top international pet photographer.

    ©Copyright 2024 Rebecca Williams

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    #34

    Pets And People Category Finalist Renate Zuidema

    Woman sitting in a field with a happy dog, from International Pet Photographer Awards 2024.

    ©Copyright 2024 Renate Zuidema

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    International Pet Photographer Of The Year 2024 Janneke De Graaf

    Dog standing majestically on a rock in a dramatic setting, captured by an award-winning international pet photographer.

    ©Copyright 2024 Janneke De Graaf

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    Basenji! <3

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    #36

    Action Category Finalist Anne-Laurie Léger

    A Belgian Malinois dog walking gracefully in front of a blurred white building, captured by a pet photographer.

    ©Copyright 2024 Anne-Laurie Léger

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    SVELTE with a capital SSS!

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    #37

    Action Category Finalist Jaydene Chapman

    Sphynx cat with raised paw and pearl collar, featured in Pet Photographer Awards 2024.

    ©Copyright 2024 Jaydene Chapman

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    #38

    Creative Category Finalist Sabrina Naayen

    Elegant portraits of six Sphynx cats, showcasing in the International Pet Photographer awards, 2024.

    ©Copyright 2024 Sabrina Naayen

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    Creative Category Finalist John Geven

    Kittens playing in a mirrored room, a unique composition by an international pet photographer.

    ©Copyright 2024 John Geven

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    Deborah
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    1 year ago

    Escher.

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    Creative Category Finalist Padraig Maguire

    Black and white image of a dog standing, highlighting its sleek silhouette, from the Pet Photographer of the Year Awards.

    ©Copyright 2024 Padraig Maguire

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    Multa Nocte
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    Wow! Sheer elegance!

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    #41

    Documentary Category Finalist Kim Miller

    Sleeping dog on a wooden floor, with a person working in the background. Pet photographer award image.

    ©Copyright 2024 Kim Miller

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    Love the dog part of the picture.

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    #42

    Equine Category Finalist Emma Steel

    Black and white portrait of a horse, showcasing stunning details, from the International Pet Photographer Awards 2024.

    ©Copyright 2024 Emma Steel

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    Deborah
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    1 year ago

    Like carved marble.

    #43

    Equine Category Finalist Lenka Šilhová

    Two horses in a dark studio setting, highlighting the artistry of pet photography.

    ©Copyright 2024 Lenka Šilhová

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    Smooches

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    Equine Category Finalist Samantha Dawn Ebeling

    White horse with long mane photographed against a black background, showcasing pet photographer talent.

    ©Copyright 2024 Samantha Dawn Ebeling

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    Multa Nocte
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    That is the very definition of elegance.

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    #45

    Pets And People Category Finalist Sanne Wammes

    A woman in a white dress with a horse in an autumn forest, capturing a serene moment.

    ©Copyright 2024 Sanne Wammes

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    The trust that goes into a photo like this. When you bond with that one special horse, it's something you'll never forget.

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    #46

    Portrait Category Finalist Elena Marchi

    Black and white image of a dog sitting on a modern bridge, showcasing pet photography excellence in 2024.

    ©Copyright 2024 Elena Marchi

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    Isolation.

    #47

    Portrait Category Finalist Kaori Stewart

    Wolf gracefully navigating snowy terrain in an award-winning pet photography image from 2024.

    ©Copyright 2024 Kaori Stewart

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    Action Category Finalist Anne-Laurie Léger

    Dog joyfully running through water at sunset, captured by an international pet photographer.

    ©Copyright 2024 Anne-Laurie Léger

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    Ahead of the game.

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    #49

    Action Category Finalist Chohee Courtois

    Golden retriever jumping in sequence to catch a ball in a grassy field, showcasing pet photography excellence.

    ©Copyright 2024 Chohee Courtois

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    #50

    Equine Category Finalist Emma Steel

    Black and white photo of a horse, showcasing curves and textures, from International Pet Photographer Awards.

    ©Copyright 2024 Emma Steel

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    Multa Nocte
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    Wow!

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    #51

    Equine Category Finalist Renate Zuidema

    White horse standing in a purple field at sunset, captured by an international pet photographer.

    ©Copyright 2024 Renate Zuidema

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    Pernille
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    1 year ago

    Beautiful picture, and I'm always envious of a clean grey horse, I even suspect this might actually be a white horse.

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    #52

    Portrait Category Finalist Rachel Hendrie

    Three cacti in orange pots, placed on round tables, artistically photographed, resembling animal textures.

    ©Copyright 2024 Rachel Hendrie

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    Took me a min... LOL

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    #53

    Action Category Winner Regine Jensen

    Greyhound in desert landscape with flowing red cape, representing a winning entry in pet photographer awards.

    ©Copyright 2024 Regine Jensen

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    Smeghead Tribble Down Under
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    1 year ago

    Krypto?

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    #54

    Creative Category Finalist Padraig Maguire

    Black and white portrait of a dog with artistic blur, featured in International Pet Photographer Awards 2024.

    ©Copyright 2024 Padraig Maguire

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    Strong.

    #55

    Documentary Category Finalist Katie Hall

    Sled dogs traversing snowy landscape in black and white, showcasing International Pet Photographer award-winning style.

    ©Copyright 2024 Katie Hall

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    #56

    Documentary Category Finalist Rebecca Kostka

    Fluffy dog jumping over a blue hurdle in a competition, showcasing pet photography skills at sunset.

    ©Copyright 2024 Rebecca Kostka

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    Small but mighty (and VERY fluffy)!

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    #57

    Equine Category Finalist Valerie Buller

    A black horse runs through a forest in a blurred, artistic capture by an international pet photographer.

    ©Copyright 2024 Valerie Buller

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    #58

    Pets And People Category Finalist Fenna Haarmans

    Person riding a horse along the beach at sunset, captured for the International Pet Photographer Awards 2024.

    ©Copyright 2024 Fenna Haarmans

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    Pernille
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    1 year ago

    Who needs a double bridle for a beach ride. The picture is good, I just question the riders choices.

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    #59

    Creative Category Finalist Katie Brockman

    A playful black dog peeks up in a series of four images, showcasing creativity and humor in pet photography.

    ©Copyright 2024 Katie Brockman

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    Rebecca O’Donnell
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    The ears!

    #60

    Creative Category Finalist Katie Brockman

    Black and white dog framed by circular pattern, showcasing award-winning pet photography.

    ©Copyright 2024 Katie Brockman

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    #61

    Documentary Category Finalist Chantal Levesque

    Woman in sunglasses holding a French Bulldog, at an outdoor event, captured by an international pet photographer.

    ©Copyright 2024 Chantal Levesque

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    #62

    Documentary Category Finalist Elina Björklund

    Jockey with a horse in racing gear, highlighting a captivating moment from the Pet Photographer of the Year Awards.

    ©Copyright 2024 Elina Björklund

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    Cannot vote for anything 'horse racing'. SMFH

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    #63

    Documentary Category Finalist Milan Tykal

    Greyhound racing on sand in white vest at pet photography awards 2024, chasing lure with determination and speed.

    ©Copyright 2024 Milan Tykal

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    Multa Nocte
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    Chase the bunny!

    #64

    Equine Category Finalist Lenka Šilhová

    Close-up of a brown and white horse's back, featured in the International Pet Photographer Awards 2024.

    ©Copyright 2024 Lenka Šilhová

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    Heiny! And a lovely skewbald heiny, at that!

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