By Position your tripod on durable surfaces like rock slabs or established trails rather than crushing delicate alpine flowers that took decades to grow. When scouting that perfect sunrise composition, use existing paths worn by previous visitors instead of creating new social trails through pristine meadows. Pack a microfiber cloth to wipe your boots clean before moving between locations, preventing the spread of invasive plant species that can devastate native ecosystems.
The photographer’s paradox is real: we venture into wild places to capture their beauty, yet our presence can inadvertently destroy what we came to document. …
