October 23 2009 – April 11 2010
Rating: 5 out of 5
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/temporary-exhibitions/wpy/index.jsp
This annual photographic exhibition displaying the most talented nature photographers is usually quite good. And this year does not disappoint. Atmospherically set in a dimly lit section of the museum, this show has some spectacular images of the natural world, flora and fauna alike. The focus of the show is capturing animal behaviour on land, in the air, and underwater. Some photographs are fantastic in how they capture the sometimes whimsical and loving and other times frightening behaviour of animals. Others are simply aesthetically stunning showing animals in their gorgeous natural habitats. Of the different wonderful rooms, Wild Places and Animals in their Environment are the highlights.
But you don’t have to be an animal lover to enjoy the exhibition. In Praise of Plants shows some amazing photographs of various plants, including a fantastic photo of a salsify canopy. Then, there is the nature in black and white gallery which is pure poetry.
The most interesting part of the exhibition is the young photographers section, split in different age brackets starting as young as under 10 and going up to 18. It’s really quite surprising to see some lovely photos and realize just how young the photographers are.
Overall, yet another gorgeous show in a long line of excellent annual exhibitions. A good reminder of all that is green or blue, alive and worthy of our respect and appreciation.
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