illuminate '24 Photographic Group exhibition

illuminate '24 is this year's annual exhibition by the Friends Photographic Group.

'Illuminate' has two meanings: one is about physical light, and the other is about intellectual or spiritual enlightenment. The exhibition invites us to discover, appreciate and value Australia’s unique flora and fauna through the camera lens.

The exhibition features photographs taken within the Gardens, and of Australian fauna and flora in their natural environment. The works include plant portraits, close-up shots of flowers, birds and insects, intimate landscapes within the Gardens, and fauna from our local region.

All photographs on show are for sale – and they make great Christmas presents! Additional copies of some works can be ordered, and other items for sale include unframed prints, greeting cards, and specialty calendars by individual members. Of course, there's a magnificent prize for the ever-popular raflle.

This year the Exhibition's two award categories are Grevillea and Fauna. The David Cox Memorial Flora Award: Grevillea will honour and celebrate the contribution made to the Photographic Group’s activities by the late David Cox. There will also be a range of other works exhibited outside of the award categories.

A People’s Choice Award will enable visitors to cast their vote for their favourite exhibition photograph, and in addition there will be a Rangers' Award.

The exhibition runs from Thursday 28 November until Sunday 15 December 2023, from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm at the ANBG Visitor Centre. Entry is free.