Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition visits SA
Wildlife Photographer of the Year provides a global platform that showcases the natural world's most astonishing and challenging sights for over 50 years. Launched in the UK in 1965 and attracting then 361 entries, today the competition receives over 42,000 entries from 96 countries highlighting its enduring appeal. This year there are 13 images by South African finalists and winners for the various categories featured.
Event organiser Sophie Dandridge said: "We are so proud to bring this inspirational exhibition of the best wildlife photos in the world to South Africa for the eighth year running. It is an incredibly important medium for every age group to be able to experience and engage with our planet's beautiful environment and conservation issues in such a visual way - especially in the heart of a city."
International tour
This year's award-winning images embark on an international tour, including South Africa's Cape Town, Joburg and Durban, which allows them to be seen by millions of people across six continents. Every year, the exhibition will return to South Africa with the most
recent winners of the past year's competition. Categories within the exhibition include the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award, with incredible wildlife images taken by children in three categories: 10 years and under, 11 to 14 years old, and 15 to 17years old.
Other categories include: Mammals, Plants, Birds, Under Water, Black And White, Rising Star Portfolio Award, Wildlife Photojournalist Award (Story and Single Image), Impressions, Details, Urban, From The Sky, Land, Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Portfolio Award, Time-lapse Award.
On certain Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm, branded 'Wildlife Wednesdays', the exhibition will host a wildlife photographer presenting his work and inspiring an audience with his stories and photographs from the field.
Entry by ticket only from www.webtickets.co.za
Joburg and Durban dates and venues to be announced shortly.