Nature photography has the power to raise awareness about the impact of human activity on the environment. I hope in some small way my photography reminds people that nature needs our help. I hope my photos help motivate others to care about preserving animal habitat and to advocate for conservation.
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.
Another thing I love about photography is that it 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 feel transported to a time and place, I even remember the excitement I felt in taking the shot.
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PSA: Be a responsible fisherman
DONT CUT THE LINE!
If you hook a bird, don't panic. Reel the bird in slowly. Use a net to lift the bird. Firmly grasp the bird's head behind the eyes, fold the wings up firmly against the bird's body so that it can't flap its wings. Also hold the legs. Remove the barb and hook with pliers or clippers. Release the bird slowly.