	{"id":183703,"date":"2026-04-03T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=183703"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:05:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T05:05:24","slug":"a-window-to-the-wild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/swell-magazine\/a-window-to-the-wild\/","title":{"rendered":"A window to the wild"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE world-renowned exhibition on loan from the Natural History Museum in London is now on display at the National Wool Museum.<\/p>\n<p>Featuring remarkable animal behaviour, striking species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition harnesses photography&#8217;s unique emotional power to captivate and inspire.<\/p>\n<p>Each image reveals stories from across the globe, shining a light on the beauty and fragility of our planet while encouraging a deeper commitment to its protection.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_183711\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-183711\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-183711\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/cBenceMA\u00a1tA\u00a9Wildl_00821_tn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/cBenceMA\u00a1tA\u00a9Wildl_00821_tn.jpg 618w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/cBenceMA\u00a1tA\u00a9Wildl_00821_tn-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-183711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inset: Bence M\u00e1t\u00e9, Avian Tailgating, Wildlife Photographer of the Year.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious competition of its kind, showcasing the world&#8217;s leading nature photography talent for more than 60 years.<\/p>\n<p>Launched in 1965, it now attracts entries from photographers in 95 countries, a testament to its enduring appeal.<\/p>\n<p>The exhibition is open daily between 10am and 5pm until 17 May.<\/p>\n<p>Admission is included with museum entry. 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