World's most prestigious wildlife photographic exhibition

Direct from London’s Natural History Museum, the 2008 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition, is brought to you by NHU AFRICA and the Iziko South African Museum in Cape Town.

“Nothing speaks louder than an evocative photograph that stirs the imagination, tugs at the heart strings and engages the mind”, said Mark Carwardine, chair of the judging panel. The competition, owned by London’s Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine is regarded as the international leader in the artistic representation of the natural world. This year the exhibition attracted a record-breaking 32,351 images from 82 countries, from both amateur and professional photographers.

The exhibition is incredible and includes 83 of the very best images, across 17 categories, chosen for their originality, creativity and sheer drama. Together they attract huge audiences around the world who flock to see this exceptional wildlife photography.

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition runs from 15 December until 15 March 2009 at the Iziko South African museum, (next to the Planetarium). Opening hours are 10h00 – 17h00, seven days a week. Entrance fee is R15 per adult, R5 for students and pensioners, no charge for children under 16. For more information telephone 021 481 3800, or visit www.nhuafrica.com

Issued by: Samantha Pryce For: NHU AFRICA Telephone: 021 422 0023 Date: 17 October 2008

Images in order of appearance:

• Antoni Kasprzak/Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2008©
• David Maitland/Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2008©

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