Dawn of a new year, 2024.
The path ahead.
This is a sad example of how not to behave as a nature photographer (see article below).
I photograph wildlife because I have a deep love and respect for nature. Capturing a beautiful image of an animal can be incredibly rewarding, but it must never come at the expense of the animal’s well-being.
As photographers, we carry a responsibility. Nature is not a backdrop, and wildlife are not props. We must act with care, patience, and humility, and always put the welfare of the animal first. Respect for nature and its inhabitants is not optional - it is fundamental.
Excerpt from the article:
”These nature photographers had been turning over logs in their search for the endangered species, according to the trackers. When they found them, they would capture and prop up the frogs for photos. But they didn’t wear gloves, even though these delicate creatures breathe through their skin and are incredibly sensitive.
One tracker told Rajkumar that two small galaxy frogs had died after being handled for too long by photographers.”
I went for a walk in the forest for the first time in a long while, and it healed me a bit.
A story begins.
To swim through space and time.
Oceanário de Lisboa, 2023.