Australian Geographic nature photographer of the year 2025 winners – in pictures

A painterly, macro view of a cauliflower soft coral by Ross Gudgeon has taken out top prize in the Australian Geographic nature photographer of the year competition. This is an exceptional photograph that skews perception and leaves us questioning reality," the judges said. Giving us a unique perspective on coral. There's nothing fake here, but still we ponder, is this nature or a painting?' An exhibition is on now at the South Australian Museum

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