The late Gunther Schmida, a pioneer in the photography of Australian wildlife and the greatest photographer of Australian and New Guinea Fish. For all his contributions has been recognised by the Governor General. Thanks to all who made this happen. A bitter sweet recognition but deserving of celebration by his family, all in the hobby and especially ANGFA who have benefitted so much from Gunther’s contributions.

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division
The late Mr Gunther Eugen Schmida, QLD
For service to wildlife photography.

Photography
• Freelance Wildlife Photographer, 1971-2022.
Australia New Guinea Fishes Association
• Member, Queensland Branch, 1989-2022.
• Life Member, 2016.

Published Photos
Over 500 articles in publications including:
• Australian Geographic.
• The National Photographic Index of Australian Wildlife.
• Encyclopedia of Australian Animals: Reptiles.
• Dangerous Creatures - Understand, Identify, Avoid, Survive, Reader's Digest Australia.

Books
• Author and Photographer, Introduction to Photography of Australian Freshwater Life, Self-Published,2019.
• Author and Photographer, A Photographic Guide to Australian Monitors, Self-Published, 2017, and 2020.
• Author and Photographer, A Wild Australia Guide - Freshwater Fishes, Pascal Press, 2008.
• Author and Photographer, Rainbowfish, Barron's Publications, 1998.
• Author and Photographer, The Cold-blooded Australians, Doubleday, 1985.
• Co-Author, Australian Freshwater Fishes: Biology and Management, J.R. Merrick, 1984.

Awards and Recognition include:
• Whitley Certificates of Commendation for Natural History, Whitley Fund for Nature, 1999, and 2018

Congratulations, Gunther Eugen Schmida OAM