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The Importance of Leaving No Trace
Responsible fieldwork protects both the subject and the place. The image should never cost an animal energy, safety or access to its habitat.
Jignesh Pandya
1 min read Fieldcraft & Ethics
Responsible fieldwork protects both the subject and the place. The image should never cost an animal energy, safety or access to its habitat.
Stay on trails, take all waste away, avoid baiting and follow local guidance. If the animal changes behavior because of you, increase distance or stop.
In the field
Stay on trails, take all waste away, avoid baiting and follow local guidance. If the animal changes behavior because of you, increase distance or stop.
Before making the frame, study the light, the animal’s behavior and the habitat around it. Keep a respectful distance, work with the conditions available, and let the scene develop naturally rather than forcing an encounter.
Photograph with care
Use the image to tell a truthful story about wildlife and place. Check local guidance, avoid disturbing animals, and include enough context for readers to understand the environment. A considered photograph values the subject as much as the final frame.
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