Now in its 42nd year, the exhibition at the Australian Museum showcases the winning and commended images from the world’s largest wildlife photography competition which attracted over 18,000 photographs from 55 countries this year.
A remarkable image of the mimic octopus renowned as a brilliant master of disguise has won Sydney-based photographer, Michael Aw, the underwater category in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2006 competition.
Michael’s stunning image is one of 92 featured in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2006 exhibition at the Australian Museum from 9 December to 18 March 2007