Gallery: Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year finalists
Charged with sorting through 2,129 images from more than 500 people, judges have named their shortlist of 100 pictures vying for prizes in the 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year (AGNPOTY) competition. Here are our favorites.
Now in its 23rd year, the contest attracts the country's most renowned nature photographers, who could submit their star images in one of 10 categories – Animals in Nature, Animal Behaviour, Botanical, Macro, Landscape, Threatened Species, Monochrome, Our Impact, Portfolio and Junior.
"The images are incredible, and the messages they deliver about our environment and the natural world are both beautiful and poignant," said South Australian Museum Director Samantha Hamilton. "All the shortlisted finalists should be congratulated for their hard work and support for the environment."
The overall winner, as well as those picking up category prizes, will be announced on August 27. The shortlisted images will feature an exhibition opening on...
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