This forms part of a series of Q&As with winning photographers from this year’s Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year awards.

Dramatic wildfires have come to characterise the Australian summer in recent years ... Through Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the medium of photography, Robert hopes to start a conversation ...

These are the official shortlisted images for the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year awards for 2022, showcasing the year’s best wildlife and landscape photos.