A giraffe stands on a sandy field with sparse brush, silhouetted against a large, bright full moon at dusk and distant blue mountains.

20 Stunning Giraffe Photos from Remembering Wildlife Competition

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“The Giraffe and the Moon” by Kyle Goetsch (South Africa). South African giraffe, Nami brand, Namibia. Photographed with a 600mm lens.

Remembering Wildlife has announced the 20 winners of a contest for images to be included in an upcoming book. Reminds me of giraffes.

Giraffe numbers have declined by about 40% over the past 30 years, and in some parts of Africa, giraffes have completely disappeared. ‘Remember Wildlife’ aims to fund conservation projects with profits from wildlife sales. In memory of giraffesis the 11th book in the series, which has already donated more than $1.64 million to 82 projects in 35 countries since its launch in 2016.

In a grassy natural environment, a newborn giraffe is sitting in the grass and an adult giraffe is gently patting its head to show its love and care.
“A Tender Moment – ​​Newborn Giraffe” by Eric Albright (USA). Masai giraffe, Olare Motologi Reserve, Masai Mara, Kenya.
Four giraffes run through the tall grass of the savannah under a cloudy sky, while a cheetah crouches in the grass nearby, watching them.
“Giants on the move” by Ivan Glaser (Australia). Masai giraffe, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya.
“Cheetahs attempt the seemingly impossible by making a real attempt to hunt young giraffes. It was incredible to witness the adult giraffes flying around as fast as they could while protecting the young giraffes.”
Under dark skies, two giraffes stand close together in a sunlit desert landscape with rolling sand dunes and rocky outcroppings in the background.
“Duel at Dawn” by Mark Nissenbaum (USA).
An adult giraffe bends its neck and puts its nose in its mouth to a newborn giraffe sitting in a meadow under a gray cloudy sky.
“Storm – New Life is Born” by Terri Innes (UK). Masai giraffe, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya.
A dramatic sunset sky with dark clouds and five giraffes silhouetted against golden light on an open plain create a striking and peaceful scene.
“Stormy Giraffes” by Uli Helgesell-Briand (Germany). Masai giraffe, Amboseli National Park, Kenya.
A giraffe is shown in silhouette against a black background, with only the neck and end of the head highlighted by light, creating a dramatic, minimalist effect.
“Painted by Light” by Nadine Villabruna (Switzerland). Reticulated giraffe, Sorio Game Reserve, Kenya.
Under a dramatic cloudy sky, two giraffes (an adult and a young) stand huddled together in a grassy landscape, with tall grass swaying in the foreground.
“Motherhood” by Nili Guduka (Kenya). Masai giraffe, Mara Triangle, Kenya.
A blurry image of a giraffe walking through a dry, grassy landscape with trees creates an abstract, dream-like effect. The color is a mixture of soft brown, yellow, and white.
“A Giraffe Impression” by Paul Joynson Hicks (UK). Masai giraffe, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania.
“After seeing giraffes walking through the bushes in Ruaha National Park at sunset, I thought I would try creating a more creative image using random camera movements and longer exposures. Although intentional, I rocked the camera a bit randomly so it wasn’t really just a ‘panning’ image. The light is soft, gentle, and warm, which helps. ”
An aerial view of a barren, grayish landscape dotted with brownish rocks and crisscrossed by thin white lines, and an animal walking near the top left.
“Standing on tiptoe on nature’s canvas” by Philip J. Briggs (Kenya). Masai giraffe, Amboseli National Park, Kenya.
On a dimly lit night, four giraffes are standing at a drinking fountain drinking water. A giraffe makes a dramatic splash, and the droplets catch the light. Their images are reflected on the calm surface of the water.
“Giraffe Splash” by Zita Quentin (USA). Masai giraffe, Shonpol Reserve, Kenya.
A lone giraffe walks across a flat landscape at sunset, silhouetted against an orange and blue sky with scattered clouds and sunlight rays radiating from the horizon.
“Into the sun” by Uli Helgesell-Brian (Germany). Masai giraffe, Amboseli National Park, Kenya.
A giraffe walks across a meadow at dusk, silhouetted against a bright blue sky and the bright pink sun setting on the horizon.
“Stepping Over” by Laura Romijn (USA).
Two giraffes stand close together near a water hole in a savannah landscape, with several birds on the ground and an antelope grazing in the background. The sky is clear, with a gentle gradation from blue to white.
“The Language of Touch” by Mark Fearnley (UK). Masai giraffe, Shonpol Reserve, Kenya.
A group of wildlife rangers and veterinarians gather around a tranquilized giraffe lying on the ground in the bush, performing medical treatment and conservation efforts.
“Second Chance” by Georgina Goodwin (Kenya). Masai giraffe, Olderkeshi Reserve, southern Masai Mara, Kenya.
“Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) wildlife veterinarians and Oldelkeshi Reserve rangers are working together to treat a male Masai giraffe injured by a poisoned arrow at Oldelkeshi Reserve in southern Masai Mara, Kenya. The giraffe was shot with a dart and safely immobilized, so the KWS veterinary team removed the arrow, cleaned and treated the wound, and the giraffe was brought back to life and released into the wild. Incidents like this often arise from the complex realities of human-wildlife coexistence in Kenya’s last remaining wildlife rangelands, and veterinary teams on the ground and local ranger response teams play a vital role in giving injured animals a second chance, demonstrating the dedication of those working on the front lines of wildlife conservation.
A herd of giraffes runs through tall grass, with thick smoke and clouds rising dramatically in the background, suggesting urgency and flight in a savannah landscape.
“Fire!” by Vicki Santero (USA). Masai giraffe, Mara Triangle, Kenya.
A giraffe stands in shallow water, and a large herd of wildebeest runs behind it, raising dirt on the tree-dotted riverbank.
“Front Row Seat” by Tomasz Szpila (Poland). Masai giraffe, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
A black and white photo of a baby giraffe standing between the legs of an adult giraffe, looking through the gap created by the adult's legs.
“Under Mother’s Guide” by Tom Way (UK). Masai giraffe, Maranose Reserve, Kenya.
Under a clear sky, a baby giraffe stands in the tall golden grass of an open savanna and an adult giraffe bends its neck to touch noses.
“A Mother’s Love” by Thomas Nicholson (USA). Masai giraffe, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya.
“We were searching for the famous leopard in the Masai Mara National Reserve, patrolling her territory and hoping she would appear under some bushes. When we turned the corner, we instead saw a mother giraffe with her few-day-old cubs, all alone bonding on the plains. We were in awe as we were able to observe their interaction for a moment, but at the same time we were worried that a leopard would appear and try to grab the baby. Shortly after this interaction, they made their way over the hill.
Two giraffes are silhouetted against a golden smoky background, standing on grassy ground bathed in warm sunlight, creating a dramatic and atmospheric scene.
“Gold Dust” by Ranganathan Mukkai (India). Reticulated giraffe, Sorio Game Reserve, Kenya.

The book will be published on October 12, 2026, and the 20 winning images will be featured alongside stunning photographs of all four giraffe species contributed by many of the world’s leading wildlife photographers, including two of this year’s competition judges, Wim van den Heever and Darryl Balfour.

“Photographers from all over the world have once again answered our call and submitted their striking images of giraffes in their natural habitat to the competition,” said Remembering Wildlife founder and producer Margot Raggett MBE. “The 20 winners of these competitions have a right to be among the regular contributors who make the series possible.”

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