Photography Archives

The story behind the photo: ‘My Country Burns’ by Samuel Markham

This is the first in a series of Q&As with winning photographers from this year’s Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year awards.

Nature Photographer of the Year

Winners: 2023 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

It’s a landmark year for the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year (AGNPOTY) competition.

News

Australia’s best astronomy photos have been announced and, yep, they’re out of this world

These cracker astronomical images were chosen for this year’s David Malin Awards.

News

Calling all photographers: Environmental Photo Award now open

Got some incredible shots that raise awareness about pressing issues? Passionate about climate change, biodiversity loss or habitat destruction? We want you!

Nature Photographer of the Year

Shortlist: 2023 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Here are some of the shortlisted images for the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year awards for 2023, showcasing the year’s best wildlife and landscape photos.

History & Culture

Tasmania’s Weld Angel: A forest saviour

Matthew Newton’s haunting image became a potent symbol of the anti-logging movement that helped save Tasmania’s Weld Valley forest.

History & Culture

Sailing the Strzelecki

Sailing the deep lakes that occasionally form in Australia’s arid outback might not bring the same glory as the Sydney to Hobart, but it has its own challenges and joys for the sailors who chase these ephemeral water bodies.

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Move over, honeybees: Aussie native bees ‘deserve more attention and respect’

Australian native bees have evolved complex social structures and foraging behaviours that help biologists answer longstanding questions, such as the origins of social behaviour, and the drivers of increased biodiversity.