The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition is a competition created by wildlife photographers for wildlife photographers. At the end of March, it announced the winners of its first monthly competition of 2022. For the WET competition, photographers were invited to submit their best photos on the theme of wildlife and water. The results were stunning: American photographer Vicki Santello won first prize for her incredible image of a lynx in Yellowstone National Park carrying its kill after a successful hunt.

“Kingfisher Reflection” by Luca Lorenz (Germany). WET WildArt Young Category Winner.

“Splash Down” by Vicki Jauron (USA). WET Silver Award Winner.

“Silky Sunset” by Sean Chinn (United Kingdom).

“I’m Stuck!” by Lukasz Sokol (Poland). WET Highly Commended.

“Shake it Off” by Florian Warnecke (Germany). WET Highly Commended.

The Successful Hunt” by Vicki Santello (USA). WET Gold Award Winner.

“Rainforest Echo” by Bernhard Schubert (Austria). WET Founder’s Choice.