photography Archives

Photographing Australia’s large, venomous snakes

To get the perfect shot, photographer Ross McGibbon will come within just a metre of some of Australia’s deadliest snakes.

Wildlife

Photographing the dingoes of the Great Sandy Desert

Photographer Gary Meredith is dedicated to capturing a side of dingoes that people aren’t used to.

Wildlife

White southern right whale calf photographed in WA

The photograph of a white southern right whale calf, taken by Matt Blakers, is extremely rare.

Science & Environment

The photographer capturing the pretty pastel hues of Byron Bay

Photographer Sera Wright runs an Instagram dedicated to capturing the beautiful Byron bay landscape, but with a pink twist.

Wildlife

Fake or real? This photo of the thylacine has caused a lot of controversy

Since it was first captured back in the 1920s, this image of the thylacine has stirred debate over its authenticity and its impact on the now extinct Aussie animal.

News

The 2017 Nature Conservancy photography award winners announced

Stunning, award-winning photos showcase Australia’s natural beauty.

Science & Environment

GALLERY: Lord Howe Island

This World Heritage-listed island is bursting with photographic subjects, ready to be captured. And now the Island has it’s very own photography competition, the Kentia Prize, which calls on all photographers to submit their best photographs of this unique ecosystem, with all proceeds being donated to the Lord Howe Island Central School. In this gallery, photographer Luke Hanson gives a sneak preview. To find out more about the Kentia Prize Competition click here HERE.

Science & Environment

In pictures: Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s 2018 calendar

The Bureau of Meterology’s annual calendar this year features captivating images of forked lightning over the pink hills of Lake Argyle, the Aurora Australis across Antarctica and the monstrous waves off of Mornington Pier, perfectly capturing the unpredictable beauty of Australia’s weather.

Wildlife

Robert Irwin on continuing his father’s legacy through his wildlife photography

Robert Irwin first demonstrated a propensity for photography at the age of six, back then wielding just a tiny point-and-shoot camera. But since entering his photography into various photo competitions, he’s become more professional and more determined. Here, he speaks to Australian Geographic about his passion for photography, and how he intends to communicate important lessons in conservation — those first pioneered by his parents, Steve and Terri.