Final Moment by Timothy Poulton

Final Moment by Timothy Poulton

After six weeks solidly on the road traveling to 6 different countries, several time zones and all the seasons I’m feeling a little exhausted but inspired all at the same time. One thing I’m noticing is the complete lack of regard for our fellow photographers and the earth we a share. Not one to beat around the bush, so I’m just going to list my top 5 complaints about my peers. 1. I love the puffy jackets like the rest of us, they look fresh and keep us warm. If you are one of these photographers looking for unique compositions, then wear a neutral colour for fuck’s sake. Nothing more annoying than some red jacketed jackrabbit bouncing all around our long exposures. 2. Now this one goes out to all travelers, PICK UP YOUR RUBBISH! Can’t believe how filthy people are. Cigarette butts, water bottles, and trash everywhere hate to break it to you, but when you pay for something, it’s YOURS. If you see some rubbish, pick it up and do the right thing. 3. OK, I realise we can’t stumble around in the dark, and we need to use a headlamp to set up and focus, but you need to use it sparingly. On my recent trip to Moraine Lake Canada I witnessed one photographer using it to light up the foreground lake, not only does it look ghastly on your image, it ruins it for everyone else. Embrace the dark side and develop your night vision and if you have to use a light source, make it dim. 4. With the popularity of photography seaming to have no end I know this one is only going to get worse, but please give each other some space. Now I’m not antisocial by any stretch, but when I can smell what you had for breakfast or feel your breath on my neck, it’s a little too close for comfort. Most locations have plenty of room and trust me the peeps all love a new composition. 5. Last but not least is footprints! Wherever you go you leave a trail. Not only are you destroying the planet but everyone’s Photo in your wake. Stick to the trails and look behind you, who knows the sky could be going off, and that group of angry photographers may go easy on you. All it takes is a little courtesy for our fellow photographers and respect for the planet. Happy trails and may the light be with you. Image captured on the FujiFilm GFX50s with the 32 – 64mm (6 Frames stitched) in the Assiniboine National Park after two days of solid snowfall and just before we had to chopper out. Most certainly worth the wait.

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