#70 The world through a lens: Interview with photographer Steve McCurry | BMW Podcast

About this Episode

As with so many discoveries, it all started with a trip: a backpacking trip—through India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Since then, photographer Steve McCurry has been portraying and documenting life on our planet. His art is both fascinating and touching. The most diverse countries of this world have already passed in front of his lens. He has received countless prizes and awards for his work in recent years, but all beginnings are a struggle. He talks to Jonathan about long nights in the darkroom, the magic of finding the right subject, the highlights of his job and a special trip with BMW through Scotland. Look forward to a conversation with perhaps the most important visual storyteller of our time. Come and see for yourself!  01:50 Motivation and passion 03:00 Scottish blood 04:15 Minimalist travel  06:50 The tools of a professional photographer’s trade 07:25 Alternative energy sources for the world  08:50 The automobile as a subject  10:00 The magic of photographing humans and landscapes 12:45 Adventures and regrets in early years  13:45 Advice for young photographers 15:20 The relationship with nature  18:10 Travel high points  20:10 The beauty of nature  21:30 What is Mother Nature trying to tell us?  And if you want to read more about Steve McCurry, his mission and his passion, go to https://www.bmw.com/de/events/iaa2021/bmw-i-vision-circular-domagoj-dukec-erster-blick.html (BMW.com). “Changing Lanes” is the official podcast of BMW. Subscribe for new episodes each week, in which our hosts take you on an exciting journey and talk about innovative technologies, lifestyle, design and more.