From the epic to the intimate, the harsh to the fragile. Australian Life is a gallery of 22 thought-provoking photographs that look beyond the usual images of our country to reveal new insights into our identity.

Spanning suburbia to the outback, these stunning large format prints are as diverse, interesting and surprising as Australia itself.

The 22 finalists and the winner of the $10,000 prize were chosen by a panel of photographers, artists and curators. Work was submitted by emerging and professional photographers across the country.

2017 Australian Life Winner: Amy Jean Harding

Finalists:

• Matthew Abbott
• Jonathan Armstrong
• Eran Asoulin
• Sarah Balla
• Simon Cowling
• Boni Catiasto Febrianda
• Brett Florence
• Candy Goldsmith
• Brooke Greentree
• Natalie Grono
• David Hufton
• Glenn Hunt
• Jamie James
• Vienna Johnston
• Max Mason-Hubers
• Paul McMillan
• Loulou McPhee
• Asher Milgate
• David Dare Parker
• Richard Shears
• Victor Stepanow