Thomas Palfy

@thomaspalfy

About

Thomas Palfyleft his native Hungaryfollowing the crushing of the 1956 uprising by Soviet troops. He settled in Melbourne, Australiain 1957 and studied industrial chemistry there. Thomas worked mainly in theplastics industry until his retirement in 2002. He was a member of MelbourneCamera Club for over 20 years and attended several photography courses. Thomashas recorded a variety of subjects with his camera and has entered competitionsand has won numerous awards.

A keen naturelover, he and his wife, Susan have visited all major towns and National Parksof Australia over the years. They have taken many photos and their experienceswere written up as letters to friends. The book Australian Adventures was based on these letters. Its companionbook, Images of Australia containsabout 100 photographs.

Definitely Digital! is aphotography guidebook with detailed description of use the digital cameras.

Across Australia from East to West is the most recent travel guide and photo-essay combined – a bookpacked with information and images for the tourist and armchair travelleralike.

A collection ofPalfy's best images was published under the title Captured with the Camera.

Thomas ismarried, has a married daughter and three grandchildren.