The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition has opened at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery (SMAG) in Shropshire, UK, running until 20 June 2026. On loan from the Natural History Museum in London, the show features over 60,000 entries judged anonymously by an international panel, including a striking image of a lioness and cobra by Gabriella Comi. Alongside the main exhibition, a community photography competition highlights local Shropshire photographers focusing on 'Wildlife on your doorstep'.
This exhibition matters because it brings world-class nature photography to a regional museum, making exceptional wildlife imagery accessible to local audiences outside major metropolitan centers. The inclusion of a community competition fosters local engagement with nature and photography, while the international tour of Wildlife Photographer of the Year underscores the enduring public appeal of nature photography as a bridge between art, science, and conservation.