Outstanding wildlife photographic exhibition

“Life is all about timing. Being in the right place at the right time can mean the difference between feeding and going hungry, finding a mate or missing out, even life or death. This exhibition of award-winning images captures these moments, due to the precise timing of the photographers that took them. A split second later, a minute too soon, and the moment would have been missed,” said Debbie Sage, Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition manager.

The competition, owned by the Natural History Museum of London and BBC Wildlife Magazine, has had its most successful year to date, since it was launched in 1964. It attracted an overwhelming 32 000 entries from 78 countries both from amateur and professional photographers. The judging panel, made up of a team of wildlife and photography experts, had the difficult task of selecting the 105 winning shots, based on originality, impact and creativity, across the 17 categories.

The photographs are exceptional. Together they create a powerful window of life on Earth. From vivid, colourful landscapes, to intimate portraits of animal behaviour, this exhibition offers an extraordinary insight into the beauty, drama and diversity of the natural world.

The South African tour, sponsored by Animal Planet, runs from 12 December until 12 March 2008 at the Iziko South African museum (next to the Planetarium). For more detail, visit: www.nhuafrica.com.