"The reason that I keep writing is that all my most powerful messages about the fates of wild places that I care about need to have words as well as images"
- Galen Rowell
About this Quote
In this quote, Galen Rowell, a popular photographer and author, explains his motivation for continuing to compose. He thinks that his most impactful messages about the conservation of natural landscapes can not be completely conveyed through images alone. While his pictures capture the charm and fragility of these wild locations, he recognizes the power of words to even more convey the seriousness and significance of safeguarding them. Rowell's dedication to both visual and written storytelling highlights the interconnectedness of art and language in conveying effective messages. Through his work, he strives to raise awareness and inspire action to protect the wild places that he deeply cares about.
"One has children in the expectation of dying before them. In fact, you want to make damn sure you die before them, just as you plant a tree or build a house knowing, hoping that it will outlive you. That's how the human species has done as well as it has"
