lets not forget the cultural icons Paul Hogan and Skippy.
Nor the world-class photographers:
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Ken Duncan - if you aren't familiar with the name, you've probably already seen this photographer's work, at least that is if you've seen the Mel Gibson movie ""Passion of the Christ,"" in which Duncan produced all of the still scenes. Aside from this Hollywood hit, this Australian photographer is best known for his awe-inspiring panoramic shots. Browse through his gallery of unique landscape photographs at
http://www.kenduncan.com/index.php/gallery.
2.
Max Dupain - the late Australian photographer Max Dupain revolutionized black and white photography from the 1930s to the 1980s. Dupain loved his native country of Australia, and devoted his life's work to capturing its beauty, from its beaches to its cityscapes. Collectors love his iconic work because of the magnificent tones he uses, in addition to the intense Australian light.
3.
Peter Dombrovskis - in 2003, Dombrovskis became the first Australian photographer to be inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame, located in Oklahoma City, United States of America. In 1996, Dombrovskis passed away doing what he loved, photographing his beloved Tasmania. Dombrovskis will be best remembered for his Tasmanian wilderness photos, which have proved instrumental in the conservation of these areas. Dombrovskis' archives may be viewed in the Australian National Library.
4.
Frank Hurley - Hurley remains one of a few Australian photographers to achieve international fame, serving as an official photographer during both World Wars. Hurley had an adventurous spirit, and was never shy to take whatever risks necessary to obtain the best shot -- he one time placed himself in front of an oncoming train, just so he could capture it on film!
5.
Geoff Murray - born in Southern Tasmania, Murry, like Dombrovskis, is best known for his Tasmanian wilderness and landscape photography. Murray's father was a wedding photographer, who passed his love for the art form onto his son. His biggest artistic influence however, was the late great Peter Dombrovskis.
6.
David Moore - Moore briefly worked with Max Dupain before his career in photojournalism took off. His brilliant work has appeared in every publication from the The New York Times to Time Magazine. During his lifetime, Moore played a central role in the development of artistic photography.
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Bill Henson - one of the greatest contemporary Australian photographers of the moment, Henson's work can be described as painterly. I say ""painterly"" because of the way Henson employs the visual effects achieved by paint in his photography, including such techniques as chiaroscuro, and contrasting light and dark tones.
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Rob Gray - another great Australian wilderness photographer to check out is Rob Gray. Gray retired from a successful 20-year career in the IT business to hit the road in a motor home, lens in hand.
Nor the world-famous painters:
Arthur Streeton, Frederick McCubbin, Sidney Nolan, Tom Roberts, Normal Lindsay, Russell Drysdale.