Experience the wonder of 2 decades of award-winning nature photography as a new exhibition opens at National Archives of Australia.

20 Years of Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year celebrates the winning entries from each year since its inception.

Conceived in 2004 by Dr Stuart Miller AM, the competition aims to stoke the public's fascination with the natural world and provide a platform for emerging and established photographers alike to showcase the remarkable flora, fauna and landscapes of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea.

Developed by the South Australian Museum, this free exhibition invites visitors to trace the evolution of photographic techniques over the past 20 years.

National Archives Director-General Simon Froude is thrilled that the collection of awarded images is now on display.

'These expertly captured images celebrate the unique diversity of our natural world.

'Nature photography continues to move, amaze and inspire us – and visitors can experience this best by taking their time to enjoy this exhibition.'

Dr Stuart Miller, prize founder and patron, says the exhibition provides an opportunity for reflection.

'These remarkable photographs are a tribute to the dedication and talent of the many competing photographers.

Consider, as you enjoy looking with wonder at the exhibition, what we risk losing. We can all make a difference to nature's conservation.'

Images on display range from the eye of a firestorm captured by last year's winner Samuel Markham to 2016 winner Matthew McIntosh's macro shot of mosquitoes feasting on the forehead of a treefrog, to the 2010 winner Glenn Ehmke's face-off between a Gentoo penguin and an elephant seal.

20 Years of the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year is open from 28 November 2024 at National Archives of Australia until 27 April 2025.

For more information and opening hours, visit 20 Years of the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year | naa.gov.au.

Available for interview:

Dr Stuart Miller AM, Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year founder and patron

Simon Froude, National Archives Director-General

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