As nature & outdoor photographers sometimes we must change our hats and become environmental photographers. A while back, while driving around from one place to another, and it seemed to me that I’m seeing more and more roadside trash. This has always been a problem, but it seems to be turning into an epidemic. Last week I was out shooting, and I stopped by an area with incredible views over the Tennessee Valley; a place I had not visited in 18 years. As I approached the viewing area, instead of being awed by the view, I was overwhelmed by the amount of trash and destruction this public, natural area has taken. I took this image because I thought it said so much about the situation. I’ve seen this sign, posters, billboards and commercials a lot, however I consider myself in tune with issues like roadside trash and illegal dumping. Doesn’t everyone? What about the people who continued to over fill the trash can and the ones that just decided to throw their trash on the ground, did they see this sign, don’t they know we are trying to keep our state clean, do they even care? I guess my biggest question is, WHY? Why would you trash up an area of such beauty? Why would you take the time to drive to this place and bring a “picnic” then trash it as you leave? This image, the thoughts than ran through my brain and my impression of this area left more saddening questions with me than any feelings of joy I got from the view over the valley.
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