I almost never set out to photograph a landscape, nor do I think of my camera as a means of recording a mountain or an animal unless I absolutely need a 'record shot'. My first thought is always of light.
– Galen Rowell
These days, most nature photographers are deeply committed to the environmental message.
– Galen Rowell
There is no question that photography has played a major role in the environmental movement.
– Galen Rowell
I find it some of the hardest photography and the most challenging photography I've ever done. It's a real challenge to work with the natural features and the natural light.