Photography
The best Australian Geographic reader photos of 2017
Each week we choose our favourite reader photos submitted to us through Instagram or our Flickr page. Here are some of our favourites from 2017.
Category: Photography
Nature Photographer of the Year
Winners of the 2017 AG Nature Photographer of the Year competition
Congratulations to the winners and runners-up for the 2017 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the year competition.
Photography
A photographic guide to Australia’s bees
With camera in hand, insect photographer James Dorey traveled the country capturing the diversity of our native bees up close.
Photography
Pro’s guide to wildlife photography in the field
AG photographer Heath Holden shares his secrets for capturing that perfect intimate wildlife shot with minimal disturbance in the natural environment.
Photography
Deck the halls with billions of baby red crabs
When Christmas Island was over-run by one of the biggest returns of baby red crabs late last year, it was one of the best Christmas presents photographer Chris Bray could have asked for.
Photography
Top 5 wildlife photography opportunities on Kangaroo Island
Koalas, kangaroos, sea lions, dolphins, amazing birdlife and more – there’s no shortage of wildlife muses for shutter bugs visiting South Australia’s Kangaroo Island.
Photography
How to take great panning photos
Photographer Chris Bray shares his tips to take a perfect panning shot – where the subject stays sharp even as it sprints.
Photography
A photographer’s dream: up close with brown bears
When AG photographer Chris Bray visited Alaska’s Geographic Harbour, he stumbled upon a serene spot where brown bears are unperturbed by the nearby click of a camera’s shutter.
Nature Photographer of the Year
Winners of the 2016 AG Nature Photographer of the Year competition
Congratulations to the winners and runners-up for the 2016 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the year competition.
Photography Tips
GALLERY: Shoot in the cold
A cold environment can be attractive for all sorts of reasons to a keen photographer. Landscapes of ice and snow allow for abstract and striking compositions and often the air is clear and the light clarity can be extraordinary.