Australia Museum

Each week, Paul and I are trying to do or see something new in or around Sydney. There are lots of options, so we have a working list so we don't forget something great. Last week, we went to the Australia museum, which is conveniently located around the corner from our apartment and across from Hyde Park. I was surprised at how much smaller it is than the ROM. The excursion might have been forgotten if not for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year special exhibit currently on display. It was captivating! There were approximately 100 wildlife photographs divided into categories, such as animal portraits, underwater worlds, human impact on animals, etc. Each image had a short write-up explaining the context of the picture and how the photographer captured it. The images were extraordinary and the information really interesting. Paul and I spent half our time at the  museum in that exhibit alone. I wanted to include a couple sample pictures, but didn't want to set a bad example by infringing on copyright, so here is the link to the contest site, which has many of the images and abbreviated info too. If you're at all interested in animals, nature or photography, it's definitely worth a look. Jenn