Olegas Truchanas and Peter Dombrovskis, two renowned wilderness photographers, used their work to protect Tasmania's natural heritage. From the 1950s to the 1980s, they galvanized public opinion against the Hydro Electric Commission's destruction of wilderness. Olegas is famous for his slide presentation, which highlighted the island's unique landscape, including the pink quartz beach and tea-coloured water of Lake Pedder. Peter's photographs of the Franklin River helped save it from destruction, with his iconic Rock Island Bend photo establishing him as a leading photographer. The two shared a bond, having migrated from Baltic Europe and died alone while pursuing their passion for nature photography, leaving behind a legacy of extraordinary images that contributed to environmental awareness in Australia.
Wildness
Two photographers, Olegas Truchanas and Peter Dombrovskis, left a lasting legacy in Tasmania's conservation by taking iconic photographs that showcased the island's natural beauty and inspired preservation efforts from the 1950s to the 1980s.
