This year's Celebrating the Mining Industry exhibition showcases the top 64 photographs taken around the world by more than 1000 entrants.

In the online People's Choice category, Andrew Magturo's black and white "Board Room" shot was the winner by over 200 votes. He receives $A1000 for his submission.

"The photographs are an excellent reflection of the colour and character of our industry," Snowden western division market sector leader Allan Earl said.

"[They] are all a celebration of the resources industry - each unique location, person and approach is to be celebrated."

"It is interesting to see the inclusion of photographs focusing on revegetation and rehabilitation this year," Earl said.

"[It is] an encouraging sign of more emphasis being given to the sustainability of mines, globally"

A judging panel led by Australian landscape photographer Richard Woldendorp and including Teal Design's Doug Blight and Snowden representatives chose the photographs on display.

"I always enjoy the challenge of being a judge for the Snowden photo competition," Woldendorp said.

"Each year there are more entries, which are more varied and certainly provide more of a test for all the judges.

"This year has been no exception. It is not often that you get to see such a variety of cultures, subjects and locations in a single competition."

This year's overall winner was announced last month, with Canadian sound technician Joe Dordo Brnobic taking out the top prize with his photo, titled "Urubamba salt mine consists of thousands of pools filled with salt saturated water that filters through salt deposits above the mine"

Brnobic said he was inspired by the beauty of the Urubamba salt mine in Peru.

The photographs will be on display for the public at Central Park until October 20, before heading to the Riverside Centre in Brisbane in late October and then to South Africa early next year.