Australian photographers shine at Wildlife Photographer of The Year Awards, London
The National Wool Museum is excited to be the exclusive Victorian home of the much-loved Wildlife Photographer of the Year 58 from the Natural History Museum London.
The world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will be on display at the National Wool Museum from 9 December 2022.
This much-anticipated annual exhibition features exceptional images which capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breath-taking diversity of the natural world. Using photography's unique emotive power to engage and inspire audiences, the images shine a light on stories and species around the world and encourage a future of advocating for the planet.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases the natural world’s most astonishing and challenging sights for over 55 years.
Launched in 1965 and attracting 361 entries, today the competition receives over 50,000 entries from all over the world, highlighting its enduring appeal. This year’s award-winning images will embark on an international tour that will allow them to be seen by well over a million people.
Four Australian photographers have been recognised in this year’s top 100 photographers for Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) from the Natural History Museum London. The photographers have been recognised in a field of over 50,000 entries receiving highly commended awards in the categories of Animal Portraits, Photojournalism, Behaviour Amphibians and Reptiles.
Victorian photojournalist, Doug Gimesy has again been recognised for his photographs that highlight Australian conservation issues.
Calumn Hockey, finalist in the category of Photojournalism, will be the Museum’s Guest at the Opening.
Calumn will be available for interview leading up to the opening and photos with his award-winning image prior to the opening at 4:30pm on 8 December 2022. Contact Andrea Bruce to confirm your interest or to arrange an interview by calling 0468 572 889 or emailing [email protected].
Mayor Trent Sullivan - Chair of the Creative Communities and Culture portfolio
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition showcases the best of the best in nature and wildlife photojournalism from around the globe.
The National Wool Museum’s ongoing partnership with the world-renowned Natural History Museum in London and this internationally recognised competition elevates Geelong as a cultural tourism destination.
I highly recommend community members get along to this exhibition, as they’re guaranteed to learn more about unique animal behaviour and be left in awe of our beautiful natural world.
Doug Gimesy - Victorian photojournalist
One of the most important things about competitions like Wildlife Photographer of the Year, is that it provides an opportunity to start shining a spotlight on wildlife issues that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Juergen Freund - Photographer based in Northern Queensland
The competition inspires photographers to see the world with new eyes.
Photographers come up with their own unique skills that pushes the quality of nature and wildlife photography further and further that surprises the judges. This is where the wow factor comes in.
Since the competition exhibition travels around the world, thousands of new or seasoned nature and photo enthusiasts are inspired to go out to see the world with new eyes. This may even bring positive change to environmental challenges. It also drives