I watched his TED talk because the video was not available on-line when I went to watch it.
I find it extremely interesting that he began by photographing nature but he wasn't satisfied with the results. He's a naturalist/enviromentalist so he photographs the complete opposite to showcase the juxtaposition. It's great work. We've all seen a national or skatepark overlook with scenic views and vast expanses with no people, but very few people see what he photographs. He's presenting us with a vast amount of visual information that directly relates to our consumer driven culture. I remember being a small kid and taking a field trip to the city dump. Our teacher told us that when we throw things away, they don't go away, they end up here in the ground. I will never forget it, and it's a part of what's made me who I am today.
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