Adorable animal photos that will make you smile
Animal pictures to brighten your day
The natural world has provided a comforting escape from reality for many over the past year. And happily both amateur and seasoned professional photographers have been on hand to capture some of those magic moments for us. These images are all from the CEWE Photo Awards which draws entries from around the world. From a camouflaged crocodile to a hilarious horse, we hope these heartwarming shots will lift your spirits this winter as much as they have ours.
A penguin and its chick
Taken in the icy expanse of Antarctica, this adorable photograph captures a penguin taking care of its chick.
Unamused puppy in the snow
Taliana Lux has captured a puppy’s first experience of snow in this sweet photo. The little furball looks thoroughly unimpressed.
A curious cat
This gorgeous image shows a cat gazing longingly into the distance. The cat’s mesmerising green eyes with the soft light in the background makes this a truly beautiful shot.
Butterflies showing that sharing is caring
Meerkats on guard
The trio of meerkats shown in this image look like they’re on high alert as they keep lookout.
A bear ready to pounce
In this image taken by Doris Dörfler-Asmus, a hungry Brown bear in Alaska tries to catch some fish over a waterfall. For more incredible creatures caught on camera, check out these beautiful images of the world’s bears.
A pair of affectionate owls
Taken by Christian Marsm this adorable scene shows a pair of owls sharing what looks like a tender moment together.
A swimming snake
A snake slowly emerges from water in this incredible close-up. The light glinting in the water makes this a truly magical shot.
Two dogs looking cosy together
Two dogs huddle together under a scarf in the chilly autumnal forest scene.
A pigeon tries to stay warm
The pigeon pictured here looks pretty toasty, its feathers all ruffled up ready for the cold.
Two zebras showing off their stripes
This black and white image captures two zebras showing off their beautiful patterned coats.
A stunning spider web
You could easily mistake the raindrops gathered on this spider’s web for a pretty string of pearls. Michael Konrad captured this mesmerising close-up.
A kingfisher enjoying its catch of the day
Taken by Thomas Hinsche, this perfectly timed image shows a kingfisher as it enjoys its meal.
A horse loving the limelight
This hilarious photograph by Jane Wintersohl shows a horse enjoying its close up with the camera.
A crocodile in its natural habitat
Captured in America’s Floridian Everglades, this crocodile looks well camouflaged as it swims in the wetlands’ swampy waters.
A squirrel losing its lunch