Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Image: Ingo Arndt / Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Much of the red wood ants’ nourishment comes from honeydew secreted by aphids, but they also need protein.
They are capable of killing insects and other invertebrates much larger than themselves through sheer strength in numbers.
Image: Ingo Arndt / Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Much of the red wood ants’ nourishment comes from honeydew secreted by aphids, but they also need protein. They are capable of killing insects and other invertebrates much larger than themselves through sheer strength in numbers.

Now in its 60th year and returning from the prestigious Natural History Museum in London, this remarkable exhibition offers a window into the astonishing variety of life on our planet—and the critical importance of preserving it.

This year’s competition drew an incredible 59,228 entries from 117 countries, showcasing the finest in wildlife photography. From captivating animal behaviour and majestic landscapes to compelling photojournalism, each photograph reflects the skill, patience, and passion of photographers across the globe.

With 100 breathtaking images spanning categories such as Animals in Their Environment, Underwater, and Photojournalism, the exhibition promises an unforgettable visual journey through some of nature’s most powerful and poignant moments.










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July

Perth: From 31 May – 28 Sept 2025. Featuring 85 works from three major series – Deep Springs, Overpass, and Cross Country – the exhibition spans twelve years of Contis’s evolving photographic practice.

Sydney: Until 31 Dec 2025. PIX, Australia’s first pictorial news weekly, is brought to life in this exhibition, showcasing its archived images and stories for the very first time.

August

Leica Store Gallery in both Sydney & Melbourne present a unique photographic dialogue between Steve McCurry and Jessie Brinkman Evans. Until late October.

Ballarat: 23 August – 19 October 2025. This year’s theme is Lifeforce, and it ties into an eight-week program of exhibitions, public art, talks, and workshops across more than 100 venues throughout Ballarat.

September

Melbourne: until 9 November. Man Ray and Max Dupain is the first major Australian exhibition to consider these two influential 20th century photographers side by side.

Melbourne: 13 September – 9 November 2025. Featuring selected finalists for the 2025 William & Winifred Bowness Photography Prize.

October

Melbourne: Oct 31 – Nov 6. Chimera is a photographic investigation into the shifting landscape of beauty in the age of artificial intelligence and social media.