Polarforschung (Feb 2023)

<i>In memoriam</i> Bruno Penguin Zehnder, 1945–1997, the famous Antarctic Photographer

  • V. Strecke,
  • V. Strecke

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5194/polf-91-5-2023
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 91
pp. 5 – 13

Abstract

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On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his death, this article is intended to honor the life and work of Bruno Penguin Zehnder, a world-renowned photographer. Bruno P. Zehnder dedicated his life to penguins. His enthusiasm for Antarctic photography, especially for penguins, was boundless. With his photographs, which have received worldwide recognition, and his great commitment, he made an important contribution to communication about the conservation of the habitat of Antarctic fauna and the protection of the environment in the polar regions of our planet.