SUMMARY
The South Australian Museum has announced the 100 finalists for the 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition. These finalists will compete for a top prize of AU$10,000, with category winners receiving AU$1,500 and a junior category winner taking home AU$500. The competition, now in its 23rd year, received 2,129 entries from 501 photographers across 17 countries. Winners will be announced on August 27, and an exhibition of the finalists' work will open at the South Australian Museum on August 29.
TAKEAWAYS
100 finalists selected for the 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.
Overall winner will receive AU$10,000; category winners get AU$1,500.
Competition entries came from 17 countries, showcasing nature within the ANZANG bioregion.
Winners to be revealed August 27, with an exhibition opening August 29.