Photography

Underwater photographer David Hannan is on a mission to document the beauty of sea life. Along the way, he's had incredible encounters with some of the ocean's most playful, elusive and curious creatures. 

Now is the time to see fireflies in New South Wales, as the bioluminescent beetles take flight for their spectacular, but brief, mating dance with pulsing yellow lights.

Between 1939 and 1996 the government hired dozens of photographers to document life around Australia.

The National Archives of Australia exhibition shows Australia from the 19-30s to 19-90s capturing everything from natural disasters to day-to-day life.

Between 1939 and 1996 the government hired dozens of photographers to document Australian life. Now many of their works of intimate nature photography, striking architectural shots and captured everyday memories are displayed in a new exhibition.

Spencer Tunick has photographed thousands of naked people all over the world, from Barcelona to Bondi. In November, it's Brisbane's turn.

An amateur photographer has been looking across two states for almost a decade for a small orchid resembling a flying duck. Then a tip from a friend finally ended his long search.

An aurora australis visible to the naked eye has been seen across Western Australia in the brightest display of southern lights in years.

Photographer Matthew Newton captured an image of a protest that brought international attention to Tasmanian forests. He says the Weld Angel heralded a new era of creative protest.

Soil ecologist Frank Ashwood starting taking macro photographs of the life in UK soil as a COVID project. He has since come to Australia to see what is here. 

A selection of 400 images from the State Library of NSW's vast collection — with one for nearly every year between 1845 and 2022 — will be on show for the first exhibition in its new photo gallery.

After riding 3,000 kilometres from Adelaide to Darwin in 1914, Ted Ryko was lauded as a hero. Then World War I broke out and facing harassment, he fled to Arnhem Land, where he would form a unique connection with Aboriginal people.

Inspired by a 20-year Chernobyl photography project, Heather Petty captures images of derelict houses on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.

An image of a rodent optic nerve head, one of almost 1,900 entries from 72 countries, takes first place in the Small World competition.

In 1937, Dr Sam Woods bought a Filmo Double Eight film camera while on a study trip to Europe. Now on display in Albury, his work captures people and events at home and abroad.

Canberra photographer Robyn Corbett is embarking on a project to depict fellow public housing tenants, capturing "hearts through the lens".

An image of a mysterious, shimmering golden horseshoe crab, one of almost 50,000 entries from 95 countries, takes first place in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

Visitors to Western Australian forests are being urged not to hassle numbats — or any animal — to get a shot for social media. 

From a friendly-looking bear to an otter auditioning for Swan Lake, animals are full of surprises. Here is a selection of some of the shortlisted images for the 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

When walking through a state forest Ballarat resident Leanne found a collection of photo albums. She's trying build a picture of why family heirlooms were left in the bush.

An awe-inspiring image of an oxygen arc next to the Andromeda Galaxy has placed first out of 4,000 entries from 64 countries.

Photographer Heather Brown says the key to perfect wildflower snaps is to take your time, try different angles and tread carefully.

An image of a paper nautilus — a type of octopus — floating on a piece of ocean debris comes out on top of 8,000 entries. 

Getting veterans from the frontline to sit in front of a camera can be a challenge, but Mick Jones has photographed more than 50 ex-service personnel, sparking conversations about service, sacrifice and humanity.

Questions have been raised over the decision to award a grant to a photographer facing domestic violence charges.