Photos of animals

Earlier this year, the photography app Agora challenged photographers to submit photos of living creatures from around the world for a contest focused on celebrating the diverse and precious life on…

Wildlife is one of the most technically demanding and rewarding genres of amateur and professional photography. According to Cary Wolinsky and Bob Caputo, who have a combined 64 years of experience photographing stories for National Geographic and other publications, whether you're trying to capture a herd of elephants on the Serengeti Plains or squirrels in your backyard, the name of the game is patience.

We've put the ocean in terrible trouble by polluting waters and overfishing. If you're in need of some inspiration to join the fight for our oceans, check out these amazing photos.