The northwest of **Santa Cruz** was the setting that aroused **Horacio Barbieri**’s curiosity about nature. A traveler and explorer since he was young, he arrived for the first time to the steppe attracted by its landscapes and the possibility of recording the immense **biodiversity** of the [Patagonia Park](https://noticiasambientales.com/turismo/jovenes-exploradores-en-el-parque-patagonia-conectando-con-la-naturaleza/).
As time passed, his perspective became more committed: he began to document much more than just landscapes – the lives of those who live with nature and protect it.
Horacio found in **photography** a means to narrate the relationship between people and the environment. He says he likes “the idea of walking and taking photos, creating a personal log of what I experience: not only what I see, but also what I feel in each moment: the wind, the **immensity of the landscape**, the solitude, the tranquility”.
Today, as part of **Rewilding Argentina**, his work focuses on communicating species in Patagonia Park. “Each species has a story to tell. My challenge is to bring them closer to the public to generate awareness, information, admiration, and commitment,” says Horacio.
More than just landscapes
Observing the images captured by “Hori,” as he is known by those closest to him, is a window that leads us to learn, because in the **majestic spectacle** of the Patagonian skies as a backdrop, he records the biodiversity and daily activities of those who inhabit and work in this territory.
“I seek to document characteristic moments of species, but also to tell the silent work of those who dedicate their lives to **protecting these ecosystems**,” he explains, and what better if accompanied by images that show how the seasons transform the **postcards of the steppe** and the canyons.
Recently, some of these moments were published in important **tourism** magazines like ‘Lugares’. Yet, with what this recognition means, Horacio prefers to receive it more than anything as a valuable gesture, because what he really seeks is “for the images to spark interest and motivate people to **explore and connect** with nature,” he explains.
Behind each image, there is a message: it is about showing that **Patagonia is alive** and that there is always something new to discover. “Patagonia is different every day and in each season of the year. I understand that for many the steppe may seem monotonous, but there is always something that amazes you,” he reflects.
Telling the life of Patagonia
Hori knows that his camera is an ally to **share stories** and spread the passion for these territories: “photography, writing, or videos are tools to raise awareness about the need to coexist with the environment”.
“I am interested in contributing another perspective of the [conservation work](https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/encuentro-con-un-yaguarete-silvestre-en-los-esteros-del-ibera-un-hito-en-la-conservacion/), showing the human side behind the effort to protect nature.”
That’s why his upcoming projects aim to explore new formats – such as documentaries or exhibitions – for people to approach nature from a different, more conscious, and respectful perspective.
Meanwhile, he continues to walk trails and add species to his list of records. “I still have a lot of **wildlife to observe and record**. The biodiversity in this region is immense, and there is always something new to discover.”
*Cover photo: Horacio Barbieri*
