BBC Countryfile Magazine

RESPECT FOR NATURE

Sometimes we need to be reminded that landscape and nature photography is not an ‘at all costs’ pursuit. Photographers have a responsibility to always place the wellbeing of their subjects and the environment above the desire to take a prize-winning photo.

As photographers, we are in the privileged position where we can showcase the Earth’s beauty to others and highlight the plightboundaries that shouldn’t be crossed.

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