The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2010 Exhibition, jointly owned by the Natural History Museum in London and the BBC Wildlife Magazine, is now in its 46^th year. The competition has established itself as an international leader in the artistic representation of the natural world and it attracts tens of thousands of entries every year.  This year photographs were received from 3102 photographers in over 81 countries.

The 2010 exhibition includes 118 of the very best photographic images of nature, entered across 11 adult categories spanning everything from Creative Visions of Nature and Urban Wildlife to Animal Portraits and interesting Animal Behaviours.   There are four special Awards and three junior categories, plus a new and exciting Award – the Wildlife Photojournalist of the Year.

Mark Carwardine, chair of the judging panel, said, “The competition has become the international measure for great wildlife photography.  It plays a crucial role in raising the profile of wildlife photography and stimulating an awareness of nature conservation as the pictures are seen by millions of people around the world.”

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will be showcased from 9 December 2010 – 13 March 2011 at the Iziko South African Museum, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town (next to the Planetarium).  Opening hours are 10h00 – 17h00, seven days a week.  Entrance fee is R15 per adult, R5 for students and pensioners, and access for 16 and under is free.  For more information, visit www.nhuafrica.com.