Photos capture slice of the nation's life

Some of the nation's best photography is on show at the Viaduct. Pictures / Greg Bowker

Art lovers can descend on Auckland's Viaduct this month for an exhibition of the nation's best photography.

From jellyfish the size of dinner plates to muddy kids being hosed down after a fun run, the New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year competition offers a stunning array of images.

Some of the nation's best photography is on show at the Viaduct. Pictures / Greg Bowker

Now in its eighth year and located at Karanga Plaza, the contest has photography from 27 finalists chosen from the 5800 entries - the largest field ever - received across five categories: Society and Culture, Wildlife, Landscape, Photo Story and new category Timelapse.

New Zealand Herald photographer Alan Gibson and former Herald staffer Richard Robinson are among the finalists.

The public can attend for free and are encouraged to vote for the People's Choice Award, which will be announced later this month.

The exhibition runs until November 1.