About me:
William (Bill) MacFarland
I am a conservation photographer that uses my skills with the camera to promote action, understanding, and enjoyment of the Potomac and Anacostia watersheds.
My images of these urbanized watersheds are used by environmental organizations and publications not just to document the issues with our watersheds, but to highlight the actions that people are taking to ensure healthy rivers and streams.
My current projects are focused on the positive impact of beaver on our watersheds and the importance of involving communities in conservation.
My specialties include macro photography, remote motion-triggered wildlife photography, and drone photography. These specialties enable me to tell the stories of our watershed up close, from above, and from vantage points we don’t normally get to see.
My youth was filled with memories of canoeing, fishing, and swimming in the rivers of western New York state, Pennsylvania, Ontario, and Maine. Those experiences drive me to produce images that promote clean and accessible waterways for everyone. You can find me in Gaithersburg, Maryland, or a kayak on a river somewhere thereabouts.