ANZANG: under construction Katherine Veness's blog | Created 9 years ago2014 Australian Geographic ANZANG Nature Photographer of the Year The installation of ANZANG Nature Photographer of the Year is well underway in the Temporary Exhibitions Gallery at the Western Australian Museum – Perth. ANZANG exhibition Image copyright WA Museum Light fittings, drills and ladders are ready to go early on the final day of the exhibition set up. Many of the images, framed in matte black, are already hung in position. ANZANG exhibition Image copyright WA Museum Due to open on 9 April, and running through to 1 June, ANZANG Nature Photographer of the Year is comprised of entries to the prestigious ANZANG photography competition. ANZANG exhibition Image copyright WA Museum The focus of the competition, and therefore the exhibition, is conservation and protection. ANZANG exhibition Image copyright WA Museum ANZANG Nature Photographer of the Year showcases some of the best entries to the 2014 competition, with submissions from across Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea. There are wonderful examples of the endless possibilites that the photographic medium offers - colours, humour, close-ups, landscapes, animal behaviours, night skies. Long exposures and quick snaps. ANZANG has it all. ANZANG exhibition Image copyright WA Museum The competition winner, Physalia Physalis, leans against a wall, covered in bubble wrap. It's colours are striking, even through the transparent plastic. You can sneak a peek here, but why not come and see it for yourself? The Australian Geographic ANZANG Nature Photographer of the Year is owned by the South Australian Museum.