The 58th Wildlife Photographer Of The Year exhibition has opened at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
The world-renowned exhibition is on loan from the National History Museum in London.
This year’s exhibition explores a spectacular array of plant and animal species and a micro-view of the natural world.
The arresting power of the photographic medium shines a light on places, plants and creatures from around the world, inspiring audiences and fostering connections, toward a future of advocating for the planet.
The judges of the competition had the challenging task of reviewing 38,575 entries from 93 countries, which were assessed and judged anonymously by an international panel of experts, on criteria including originality, narrative, technical excellence, and ethical practice.
Australian National Maritime Museum CEO and Director Ms Daryl Karp said, ‘This exhibition gives us an insight into the hidden lives of these creatures and habitats that have often been affected by human activity. I’m always inspired and moved by the impact these images have both on me and our many visitors. I’m in awe of the talent, tenacity and, the instincts of nature photographers of this calibre who go above and beyond for the perfect shot.’
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the one of the world’s most prestigious photography competitions, providing a global platform that showcases the natural world’s most astonishing and challenging sights. Launched in 1965 with an initial 365 entrants, today the competition draws thousands of entries from all over the world.
The exhibition runs at the Australian National Maritime Museum until the end of October 2023.
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