Take 5: Wild Portraits

It’s difficult enough to photograph a person and create a compelling portrait—but try capturing an intimate portrait of a shy wild animal. Despite the challenges, many of our immensely talented Photo Contest entrants have done just that. Here are some of our favorites.

Have a great shot of your own? There’s still time to enter the 2014 Picture This Photo Contest!

2011 Photo Contest Entry, Joseph Warfel

2011 Photo Contest Entry, Joseph Warfel

2013 Photo Contest Entry, Michael Ross

2013 Photo Contest Entry, Michael Ross

2012 Photo Contest Entry, Nathan Goshgarian

2012 Photo Contest Entry, Nathan Goshgarian

2011 Photo Contest Entry, Tina Adams

2011 Photo Contest Entry, Tina Adams

2013 Photo Contest Entry, Shawn O'Bryan

2013 Photo Contest Entry, Shawn O’Bryan