Vale Philip Ingamells, photographer, writer and campaigner for national parks.

Philip Clark Ingamells 1947 – 2023.

Philip Ingamells through his photography, writing and actions Honoured the Land. He died suddenly following an aneurysm. He was 76.

‘Philip Clark Ingamells was a legend in conservation circles and a tireless campaigner for parks and nature. We all owe him a great debt of gratitude for his work. Nature in Victoria is better for his efforts, and we are all the wiser.

A thoughtful, persuasive writer and eloquent speaker, he played a critical role in protecting Victoria’s natural places and national parks.’ Victorian National Parks Association. 

Phil was also an outstanding photographer having studied photography at Prahran College in 1970 under Paul Cox. Phil went on to specialize in macro photography and became one of the best in Australia. He will be greatly missed.

Photograph above: Philip Ingamells at South East Point. Wilsons Promontory National Park 2002. David Tatnall.