About Luke

On Location in Tasmania's Wilderness World Heritage Area

I believe a good photograph can move the viewer not only to see what it is that the photographer sees, but also to encourage and inspire the viewer to see these scenes for him or herself.

The digital age has succeeded in making photography a much more accessible pursuit, but this growth of technology and instant information runs counterfeit to the spirit of landscape and wilderness photography which ultimately requires the photographer to invest his or her time and physical exertion in order to accomplish meaningful photographic works.

It is my intent that my images, while taking full advantage of the benefits of the digital age, remain grounded in my desire to share my appreciation of the colour, movement and drama which pulsates throughout our world, freely visible to any who may choose to seek it out.

Gear

Since December 2008 I have been using a Digital Pentax K20D (my previous camera had to be retired after a very unfortunate incident involving a well worn pair of crocs, a slippery mossy rock, and a fast flowing creek).

The Pentax K20 has since been superceded by the Pentax K5, which has been getting great reviews – including this Gold Star Review from dpreview. Further exciting news from the Pentax camp is the new Pentax 645D 40MP Medium Format Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD Screen (Black). The sensor is 33x44mm and this is the first medium format digital to hit the market.

My Kit includes the following Pentax lenses:

I use a Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripod, and Cokin ND Grads.

Recent Photographic Accomplishments

  • Opening of my “Tasmanian Landscapes Gallery” in Hobart, Tasmania
  • “Rebuilding Lives” Fundraising Exhibition for North East Japan in the wake of the March 11 Earthquake & Tsunami. Thanks to the wonderful generosity of the people of Hobart, this exhibition raised $4290 for the people of Tohoku, Japan.
  • Landscape Images for Hobart Edition of “Super Pages” Business Directory 2011/12
  • RACT Portfolio – Featured Photographer Aug 2011
  • Photograph White Bellied Sea Eagle release for “Raptor Refuge”, published in The Mercury
  • In-house shoot for Transit Backpackers, plus supply of landscape Images for website and promotional use
  • Shoot for Georgetown Council for promotional/tourism purposes
  • Shoot on King Island for Landscape Sculptor, Tyrone Jaspers
  • Black & White images chosen by the Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania as Prizes for winners of the annual Wrest Point Fine Food Awards
  • Contributor to the “Weld Echo” exhibition, Long Gallery, Hobart
  • Supply landscape images to Burnie B&B for web/promo use
  • Salamanca Market Stallholder since 2005

About My Gallery

All images are available through my gallery, using fine art paper (Museo Portfolio Rag); or Canson Infinity Canvas. We use Antons “Eco-Timber” mouldings for all framing in the gallery, and an FSC approved paperstock for my range of postcards. This guarantees that the pictures you are enjoying are produced in an environmentally sustainable way.

Please drop in next time you are in town!

Luke O’Brien Photography

Tasmanian Landscapes Gallery

46 Melville St, Hobart

Ph: (03) 6231 9964

Open:

Monday to Friday  10:00 ~ 6:00

Saturday  10:00 ~ 3:00