Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2016 Sat 1 Jul 2017 – Sun 27 Aug 2017 10:00am – 3:00pm Museum of the Goldfields The Australian Geographic nature photographer of the year competition once again celebrates the natural heritage of the Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea bioregions. The stunning beauty of our natural world is on display within this exhibition. Professional, emerging and junior photographers alike have shown impeccable timing, patience, artistry and technique to capture superb moments in time. Beyond affording us the opportunity of witnessing the unique beauty of the flora, fauna and landscapes of our own backyards, this breathtaking exhibition provokes us to explore the changing nature of regional ecology. Matthew Smith, 'Celestial Terrestrial' Image copyright Matthew Smith The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year exhibition is owned by the South Australian Museum. Matthew McIntosh, 'Piercing Headache' Image Copyright Matthew McIntosh