The Nature First Principles
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Prioritize the well-being of nature over photography.
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Educate yourself about the places you photograph.
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Reflect on the possible impact of your actions.
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Use discretion if sharing locations.
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Know and follow rules and regulations.
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Always follow Leave No Trace principles and strive to leave places better than you found them.
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Actively promote and educate others about these principles
So why did i join the Nature First pledge ?
Well as a land/seascape photographer l am quite frustrated about seeing destructive evidence of humans interacting with the natural environment.
More often now when visiting the coast, rivers or bush land l will find waste that has been left behind. Sometimes it is a plastic bag sitting in a clear mountain stream, or rubbish down and embankment on the side of a road.
It is true that the world is a small place. We can all be explorers and places that were once remote can now be accessed
a lot easier.
But it is important to be mindful of how you interact with the world and that relates to us all, whether you are a photographer
or a traveller.
Remember to leave no trace.
