Saswat Panda on the Hidden Harm of Viral Wildlife Images and What Photographers Must Do Differently
When Popularity Comes at a Cost
Atlanta, Georgia, 28th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, In an era where wildlife photographs can reach millions of people in seconds, Saswat Panda believes the growing obsession with virality is quietly harming the very subjects photographers claim to celebrate. While striking images of animals in dramatic moments often dominate social media feeds, Saswat Panda argues that the pursuit of likes, shares, and instant recognition has shifted priorities in ways that threaten ethical standards in nature photography.
According to Saswat Panda, the problem is not technology itself but how quickly images are consumed and forgotten. Viral wildlife images often reward shock value, proximity, and spectacle, encouraging photographers to push boundaries without fully consider...
