Wildlife photography is one of the most challenging genres of photography. It not only tests your skill with the camera but also your persistence and devotion to get the best results. So this week we bring you eight great examples taken by Fotoflock members that best illustrate the art of capturing wildlife.

Photo by Stalin Ramesh | Fotosocial

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Today is World Photography Day and we at Fotoflock would like to take this opportunity to highlight the power of this beautiful medium to effect social change. Each of these eight compelling pictures, taken by our members, carries a powerful message and we hope this collection inspires more shutterbugs to exploit their photographic skills in pursuit of building a better world. 

Photo by Puranjit Gangopadhyay | Fotosocial

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Herman Leonard was best known for his smoky, backlit portraits of jazz artists in New York, Paris and London.   His images graced the covers of numerous albums and helped to form the visual archetype of the jazz musician.

Photo © Herman Leonard

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A picture speaks a thousand words. More so when the subject is an athlete sprinting towards the finish line or a driver lashing his bulls in a bullock cart race or a pehelwan all tangled up in a battle. This week we bring you eight super captures taken by Fotoflock members that will take you straight to the heart of the action.

Photo by Krishnendu Halder | Fotosocial

Read more: Action shots: Eight superb examples