Orcas, starving polar bears and plastic straws: National Geographic photographer shares stories in …

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Mittermeier’s tips for budding photographers? Be respectful, be patient. Getting the perfect shot can take “sometimes weeks, sometimes months, sometimes years.” Shoot a lot. (“The better the photographer, the bigger the trash bin!”) Learn how to tell stories. And don’t get obsess about your gear. “People …