A photograph can inspire, change someone's views, even influence public opinion. I hope my photography is a reminder that nature needs our help. Places that can't support wildlife are not healthy for people either. We must lessen our impact on the environment and commit to conservation and protection of animal habitat.
What inspires me?
Quite simply, wildlife and nature. Photographing birds and animals in the wild gives me a feeling of awe. I love moving at my own pace, standing in one spot, listening, being present, and enjoying the beauty and delicacy of the natural world.
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About Margo
I became interested in photography during a 6-month driving trip through Central America. Years before, I had been a Peace Corps volunteer in rural Honduras so I felt comfortable speaking Spanish with villagers and photographing them in their daily lives. On this trip I carried a small point-and-shoot camera with a zoom. Seeing people's faces through a telephoto lens ignited in me something I had not felt before.
It wasn't long before I acquired a better camera and a stronger telephoto lens. I also began meeting other photographers in parks and nature preserves. The gulf coast of Florida is teeming with wildlife: songbirds, shore birds, raptors, and myriad critters. I learned to always carry my camera because of frequent unexpected nature encounters.
Photography transports me to a time and place. It also helps me hold on to memories. When I look back on a photo, I remember the wind in my hair, the smell of the sea, the crispness of the air. I even remember the excitement I felt in taking the shot.
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