With two decades of volunteer service at the National Wool Museum, the heritage building is one of Pam Price’s favourite places.
Over the years, Pam has been on hand to guide the young and young-at-heart through a number of exhibitions, including the international Wildlife Photographer of the Year, on exclusive loan since 2012, from the Natural History Museum in London.
“I enjoy seeing the delight on people’s faces when they see the magnificent photos on display. To me, it’s fascinating to know that the time exposure is a big part of capturing the perfect moment,” Pam said.
“We are always inundated with people when the Wildlife exhibition is on. As volunteers, we are invited to the official opening, which gives us a sneak peek as to what is in store.
“My favourite photo was the one of the green frog, with its splayed legs. A delight.”
The exhibition is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases the natural world’s most astonishing and challenging sights.
Attracting over 49,000 entries from 100 countries, the National Wool Museum is the exclusive Victorian home of this world class exhibition and the place that launches the exhibition’s Australian tour.
Pam’s connection with the Museum began in 1958, working in the stock department, when the building was called Dennys Lascelles Woolstore.
“It was buzzing. You had all these different wool brokers in Geelong – Dalgety, Elders and Australian Mercantile Land. Every year we had a Wool Brokers Ball at the Palais Theatre” Pam said.
“I met my late husband there when he was working as an auctioneer. We were married for 45 years. Dennys has had a big role in my life.”
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition has returned to the National Wool Museum and is on display until 7 March 2023.
