The Power of Environmental Photography環(huán)境攝影的影響力

The magnificence of nature has always wowed humans. Just imagine the picturesque landscapes of dense forests or the subtle beauty of a single droplet on a leaf. I think we can all agree that nature offers an array of visuals that no other subject can.

自然之美總是令人驚嘆。想象一下茂密森林中如詩如畫的風(fēng)景，或是樹葉上一滴露珠的精妙之美，我想我們都會(huì)認(rèn)同，大自然所提供的無數(shù)視覺效果是其他任何題材都無法比擬的。

But beyond aesthetics， environmental photography has a role in shaping our perceptions about the environment and the issues it faces. Through photography， many have come to understand， appreciate， and act upon the dire challenges our world encounters today.

除了給予我們美的享受，環(huán)境攝影也在影響著我們對(duì)環(huán)境以及環(huán)境問題的看法。許多人正是通過攝影逐漸理解和領(lǐng)會(huì)了當(dāng)今世界所面臨的嚴(yán)峻挑戰(zhàn)，并開始采取行動(dòng)。

But it is no easy feat： environmental photographers also have to dabble in1 portrait， landscape， and wildlife photography， so exploring different photography niches is crucial. They have to really master their craft to catch the moment authentically and， subsequently， spark dialogue！

但這絕非易事：環(huán)境攝影師還須涉足人像、風(fēng)景和野生動(dòng)物攝影，因此對(duì)他們來說探索不同的攝影領(lǐng)域是至關(guān)重要的。他們必須真正熟練掌握捕捉真實(shí)瞬間的技藝，之后，還得引發(fā)討論！

The importance of environmental photography

環(huán)境攝影的重要性

Preserving the authenticity of your photos in an AI-ridden world is more important than ever—and that’s where environmental photography comes in， showcasing the realities of this rock we inhabit.

在被人工智能充斥的世界里，保持照片的真實(shí)性比以往任何時(shí)候都重要——這便是環(huán)境攝影的意義所在：它展現(xiàn)了我們所棲居的星球的真實(shí)面貌。

The past century has witnessed rapid environmental degradation， from disappearing forests to melting ice caps. Pictures from NASA Earth Observatory have shown us real-time changes in our environment， demonstrating the impact of global warming on polar ice， for instance. These images challenge our conscience， igniting debates and discussions.

從森林消失到冰蓋消融，上個(gè)世紀(jì)環(huán)境急劇惡化。美國航空航天局地球觀測(cè)站的圖像向我們展示了環(huán)境的實(shí)時(shí)變化，例如全球變暖對(duì)極地冰層的影響。這些圖像直擊我們的良知，引發(fā)了爭(zhēng)論和討論。

Environmental photographers have the challenging task of capturing these nuances in a frame， telling a story that words often cannot convey. Through their lens， they provide a visual testament to the changes our environment undergoes， driving home the urgency of the matter.

在畫面里捕捉細(xì)微差異，講述文字往往無法表達(dá)的故事，這是環(huán)境攝影師須承擔(dān)的艱巨任務(wù)。通過鏡頭，他們?yōu)榄h(huán)境變化提供了直觀的見證，將問題的緊迫性展露無遺。

A single photo can change the world by sparking movements2 or even shaping policies.

僅僅一張照片就能引發(fā)各種社會(huì)運(yùn)動(dòng)甚至影響政府政策，從而改變世界。

How do photographers use environmental photography？

攝影師如何利用環(huán)境攝影？

Environmental photography not only captures nature in its raw form but also showcases the interplay between human civilization and the natural world.

環(huán)境攝影不僅能夠捕捉自然的原始狀態(tài)，還能展現(xiàn)人類文明和自然世界之間的相互作用。

For example， it can highlight the contrast—the untouched beauty of landscapes against the glaring scars of deforestation， a pristine3 river against the backdrop of an industrial setup， or the sad eyes of an animal trapped in a zoo against its brethren4 running freely in the wild.

比如，環(huán)境攝影可以突出對(duì)比——未經(jīng)雕琢的自然美景與濫伐森林的滿目瘡痍，前景的潔凈河流與背景的工業(yè)設(shè)施，或是圈養(yǎng)之獸悲傷的雙眼與曠野之獸自由奔跑的身影。

For photographers， teaming up with environmental protection programs can also be a chance to play a part in critical environmental research. For example：

對(duì)攝影師來說，與環(huán)境保護(hù)項(xiàng)目合作也是在重要的環(huán)境研究中發(fā)揮作用的好機(jī)會(huì)。比如：

——Documenting5 the migratory patterns of monarch butterflies using successive photos

——用連續(xù)的圖像記錄帝王蝶的遷徙模式。

——Witnessing the recovery of a coral reef after a bleaching event through periodic imaging.

——通過定期成像，見證珊瑚礁白化后的恢復(fù)情況。

Environmental photography as a means to showcase natural beauty

環(huán)境攝影：展現(xiàn)自然之美

Through their iconic images， some photographers have showcased the breathtaking beauty of our planet while also underscoring the importance of preserving these scenes for future generations.

一些攝影師通過他們拍攝的標(biāo)志性圖片展現(xiàn)出地球攝人心魄的美，同時(shí)也強(qiáng)調(diào)了為子孫后代保護(hù)這些美景的重要性。

These images compel viewers to appreciate and hopefully protect the world around them. Examples：

這些圖片促使觀眾珍惜并很有可能采取行動(dòng)去保護(hù)他們身處的世界。例如：

Frans Lanting

弗蘭斯·蘭亭

Eye to Eye： This collection of intimate wildlife portraits is a reflection of Lanting’s deep respect and connection with animals. The images are taken in such a way that they appear as if the animals are looking directly at the viewer.

《四目相對(duì)》： 這組近距離拍攝的野生動(dòng)物肖像，反映了蘭亭對(duì)拍攝對(duì)象的莫大尊重及與動(dòng)物的親密關(guān)系。照片拍攝的方式讓觀眾覺得動(dòng)物們仿佛正直視著自己。

Paul Nicklen

保羅·尼克倫

Born to Ice： This coffee-table collection presents visual tales from the polar regions， highlighting both the beauty and the plight of animals in these regions due to climate change.

《生于冰上》：這套精裝畫冊(cè)是極地故事的視覺呈現(xiàn)，既展現(xiàn)了極地風(fēng)景之美，又凸顯了極地動(dòng)物因氣候變化而陷入的困境。

Iconic environmental photographs that changed the world

改變世界的標(biāo)志性環(huán)境攝影

Environmental photography has been at the forefront of advocacy for nature and environmental conservation. Photographs like these do more than capture a moment; they encapsulate6 stories and ask for urgent calls for action.

環(huán)境攝影一直是倡導(dǎo)自然和環(huán)境保護(hù)的前沿力量。這類攝影圖片不僅僅是捕捉瞬間，還述說了瞬間背后的故事，呼吁人們采取緊急行動(dòng)。

Here are a few iconic images that have stirred global consciousness：

以下是一些激發(fā)全球環(huán)保意識(shí)的標(biāo)志性作品：

Ansel Adams’s work

安塞爾·亞當(dāng)斯的作品

Ansel Adam revolutionized the world of nature photography （think of Moon Over Hernandez7）. At a time when most hadn’t treaded the landscapes in Yosemite8 and Yellowstone9， Adams captured their majesty in monochrome10 film， ultimately aiding the preservation efforts for these breathtaking national parks.

安塞爾·亞當(dāng)斯革新了自然攝影（如《月升》）。當(dāng)大多數(shù)人還未曾踏足優(yōu)勝美地國家公園和黃石國家公園時(shí)，亞當(dāng)斯就用黑白膠卷拍攝了它們的壯麗風(fēng)景，最終幫助保護(hù)了這些令人嘆為觀止的國家公園。

The Rising Tide Sons by Antonio-Aragón Renuncio

安東尼奧-阿拉貢·雷嫩西奧的《漲潮之子》

This photograph showcases a child sleeping in the remnants of a home destroyed by coastal erosion in Ghana. This powerful image highlighted the pressing issue of rising sea levels in West Africa， shedding light on the immediate challenges inhabitants face and forcing many to rethink climate change’s human toll.

這幅攝影作品展示了在加納，一個(gè)小孩睡在因受海岸侵蝕而已成廢墟的家中。這張極具震撼力的圖片凸顯了西非地區(qū)海平面上升的緊迫問題，揭示了當(dāng)?shù)鼐用袼泵娴纳嫣魬?zhàn)，迫使許多人重新思考?xì)夂蜃兓瘜?duì)人類帶來的傷害。

The Burning Cuyahoga River

《燃燒的凱霍加河》

In 1969， the Cuyahoga River in Ohio caught fire due to severe pollution from industrial waste. This wasn’t the first time this river had caught fire， but this time， photos of the flaming river caught the nation’s attention. These images played a significant role in establishing the Environmental Protection Agency （EPA） and the passage of the Clean Water Act.

1969年，美國俄亥俄州的凱霍加河因工業(yè)廢料嚴(yán)重污染而起火。這并不是該河第一次起火，但是這次，河流燃燒的照片引起了全國的關(guān)注。這些照片對(duì)美國國家環(huán)境保護(hù)局的成立和《清潔水法》的通過起到了重要的作用。

The growing awareness culminated in April 1970 when 1，000 students rallied at the riverbank to commemorate the inaugural Earth Day. This movement painted the Cuyahoga River as the emblem11 of environmental disaster， marking the nation’s collective awakening to industrial pollution’s consequences.

隨著民眾的環(huán)保意識(shí)不斷提升，最終1000名學(xué)生于1970年4月在凱霍加河岸集會(huì)，紀(jì)念首個(gè)地球日。這場(chǎng)運(yùn)動(dòng)將凱霍加河描繪成環(huán)境災(zāi)難的象征，標(biāo)志著全美人民對(duì)工業(yè)污染后果的集體覺醒。

Starving Polar Bear by Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier

保羅·尼克倫和克里斯蒂娜·米特邁爾的《饑餓的北極熊》

This heart-wrenching image features a gaunt polar bear， its ribcage visible， scavenging for food on barren land.

在這張令人揪心的照片里，一頭形銷骨立的北極熊正在荒原上覓食，它的肋骨清晰可見。

This image stirred global conversations about climate change， melting ice caps， and the direct threats posed to the wildlife that inhabits these regions. It was a stark reminder of the immediate impacts of global warming.

這張圖片引發(fā)了全球討論，涉及氣候變化、冰蓋融化以及棲息在有關(guān)地區(qū)的野生動(dòng)物所直面的生存威脅。它冷酷而真實(shí)地提醒著人們?nèi)蜃兣闹苯佑绊憽?/p>

The Crying Girl by Chris Steele-Perkins

克里斯·斯蒂爾-珀金斯的《哭泣的女孩》

This image shows a young girl crying in the middle of a vast deforested area. The backdrop of stumps and barren land accentuates her sorrow.

畫面中，一個(gè)年輕女孩在一大片被砍伐殆盡的森林中哭泣，背景中的樹樁和荒涼大地愈發(fā)凸顯了她的傷悲。

An embodiment of nature’s loss， this photograph was pivotal in highlighting the devastating effects of rampant12 deforestation， galvanizing movements for afforestation and sustainable wood sourcing.

這張?bào)w現(xiàn)自然遭毀的照片在強(qiáng)調(diào)濫伐森林的災(zāi)難性影響方面發(fā)揮了關(guān)鍵作用，促使人們投入植樹造林和可持續(xù)木材獲取運(yùn)動(dòng)。

Amaze by Cristina Mittermeier

克里斯蒂娜·米特邁爾的《絕美》

This book blends captivating nature photography with themes of sustainable living and our bond with the environment， offering perspectives on materialism and the vital connection between land and sea.

這本書將迷人的自然風(fēng)光攝影與可持續(xù)生活、人類與環(huán)境的聯(lián)系等主題融為一體，提供了對(duì)物質(zhì)主義和海陸間重要聯(lián)系的看法。

Conclusion

結(jié)語

Environmental photography does more than just please visually： it educates， informs， and provokes thought. It challenges the status. But most of all， it motivates environmental engagement. In a world where environmental concerns are escalating， the lens of a camera becomes an essential tool that has the power to bring about change.

環(huán)境攝影的意義絕不止于悅目，它可以起到教導(dǎo)作用，普及相關(guān)信息，還可以引發(fā)思考，對(duì)現(xiàn)狀提出質(zhì)疑。但最重要的是，它激發(fā)人們參與環(huán)保的積極性。當(dāng)今世界，人們對(duì)環(huán)境問題的憂慮日益加深，相機(jī)鏡頭已經(jīng)成為一種重要工具，擁有改變世界的力量。

（譯者為“《英語世界》杯”翻譯大賽獲獎(jiǎng)?wù)?；單位：廣東外語外貿(mào)大學(xué)）

1 dabble in涉獵，涉足，淺嘗。

2 movement（有特定目標(biāo)的）運(yùn)動(dòng)。

3 pristine清新的；處于原始狀態(tài)的。" 4 brethren同胞。" 5 document（以書面或膠片方式）記錄。

6 encapsulate簡述，概括。" 7美國攝影師安塞爾·亞當(dāng)斯的代表作，1941年拍攝于美國新墨西哥州埃爾西德茲。" 8 = Yosemite National Park優(yōu)勝美地國家公園。" 9 = Yel-lowstone National Park黃石國家公園。

10 monochrome黑白的；單色的。" 11 emblem象征，標(biāo)志。

12 rampant泛濫的；猖獗的。

Types of Environmental Photography

環(huán)境攝影的類型

Environmental Portraiture： Bridging the scene and the subject to show the impact of environmental issues on people" 環(huán)境肖像攝影：建立拍攝場(chǎng)景與拍攝對(duì)象之間的關(guān)聯(lián)，以顯示環(huán)境問題對(duì)人類的影響。

Natural History： Highlighting environmental changes over time 自然志：凸顯環(huán)境隨時(shí)間的變化。

Marine Photography： Raising awareness about underwater threats and impacts of human activities" 海洋攝影：提高人們對(duì)海洋生物所面臨的威脅和人類活動(dòng)所帶來的影響的認(rèn)識(shí)。