25 years of Australian Geographic photography

We celebrate 25 years of the best photography in the nation.

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"This one new telephone; this one good story for us," said Tom Noytuna. "When kids get sick, we telephone clinic, they send truck with medicine." During three decades, Penny Tweedie made three extended visits to Arnhem Land to document the Yolngu people and her photographs are a testament to rapidly changing lives and times.

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Lynne Elliott

29 Sep 2010

They are very unique photos of a unique land. Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary. Report
foolio

29 Sep 2010

Fantastic photos, every one, but Tom Noytuna on the telephone stands out ... visually arresting but also somehow symbolic ... Report
Kylie

29 Sep 2010

Art prints of some of these photographs have been specially selected by AG Photo Editor Chrissie Goldrick to be auctioned at the AG Awards on October 6th.

All proceeds from the auction will go to the AG Society to assist its work supporting. Aussie adventurers, scientists, conservationists and communities.

If anyone would like more information on which photographs will be auctioned or would like to place a bid prior to the event you can contact the AG Society on society@ausgeo.com.au. Report
Courtenay

04 Oct 2010

Fantastic job all round - congratulations to the photographers for their amazing work, Chrissie and the graphics department for a great selection, and AG for reaching the big 25!!! Report
manda carnes

04 Oct 2010

Great photos!!
I especially like the one on page 74 as this is my father inlaw!!!

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William

05 Oct 2010

Loving the orange phone one. Report
Rosa

05 Oct 2010

Stunning photos showcasing how spectacular nature is. Report
jack

06 Oct 2010

Well done! Report
John

07 Oct 2010

Great gallery! Report
Charlotte

05 Apr 2011

My favourite is the one of the Old Digger, really struck a heart cord. Great shot. Report