Kurt Oblak: The man who recorded freedom in the picture!

Kurt Oblak: The man who recorded freedom in the picture!

The legendary cameraman and photographer Kurt Oblak, known for his impressive recordings in ORF Lower Austria, died. Oblak, who started his work at ORF in 1986, remained a formative figure of the base for television production in Lower Austria for over 20 years. His best -known work is likely to be the legendary reporting on the "March of Freedom" in 1989 when tens of thousands of people crossed the border from Slovakia. This was reported by the ORF colleagues, who ascribed "calm sovereignty, a lot of humor and commitment" as well as "great professional and human quality".

his career as a photographer began in childhood, and his passion for photography accompanied him to his last breath. Oblak made numerous mountain films and documentaries and got to know stars from all over the world personally. Despite his success, photography remained a hobby for him that inspired him throughout his life. One of his most impressive work is a fascinating picture of Klotten on the Moselle, which captures the beauty of the landscape in the "blue hour" and can be admired on fotocommunity.de. This picture not only shows its technical skills, but also its ability to capture the natural beauty with the camera, such as PhotoCommunity.de documented.

Oblak leaves an important legacy in the world of photography and television. His contributions and pictures will continue to arouse emotions and memories, both among the spectators and with his colleagues. The ORF has lost a grand master of visual story with him, whose pictures touched and inspired people. The recognition of his work is confirmed by the numerous tributary words of his friends and colleagues who thank him for his tireless passion and professionalism, as can be read in a report by