Featured Photographer: Pete Mellows

Pete Mellows

With a background in mountain biking and a deep-seated love for the great outdoors, Pete has seamlessly transitioned from guiding adventures through the wilderness to capturing it through photography.

Pete’s journey as a wilderness photographer began in an unexpected way. He owned and operated ‘Wild Bike Tours,’ a mountain biking outfit that was more than just adrenaline-fueled adventures on rugged trails. For Pete, it was all about the wilderness itself, the soul-stirring moments it offers, and the incredible diversity of nature that surrounded him.

Pete’s art isn’t just about the stunning landscapes though; it’s about conveying the truth of emotions and the ever-changing weather conditions that define the Tasmanian wilderness. Whether he’s facing icy winds or torrential rain, he wants his viewers to feel the same sensations through his photographs. 

In Pete’s eyes, he is not an image maker, but rather, a passionate documenter of the world around him. He believes in the power of photography to freeze moments in time, preserving the wilderness as it is, unaltered by human hands.

Pete’s work is a testament to his unwavering dedication to showcasing the true essence of Southern Tasmania, as it unfolds before his lens.