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10/13/2008 01:42:59 AM · #1 |
this should be good.
The last time it needed almost an 8 score to get on the front page!
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10/13/2008 01:52:29 AM · #2 |
Ban the zoo shots I say! :P
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10/13/2008 01:55:16 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by yanko:
Ban the zoo shots I say! :P |
always the same history, is the zoo a location for a true wildlife photo? is a macro a true wildlife photo? :) |
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10/13/2008 01:58:33 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by Rino63:
Originally posted by yanko:
Ban the zoo shots I say! :P |
always the same history, is the zoo a location for a true wildlife photo? is a macro a true wildlife photo? :) |
I figure someone will bring it up so might as well be me. :P Actually it's just tongue in cheek. Shoot whatever you like. It just better be unique or have some meaning to get a decent score from me.
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10/13/2008 02:01:14 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by yanko:
Originally posted by Rino63:
Originally posted by yanko:
Ban the zoo shots I say! :P |
always the same history, is the zoo a location for a true wildlife photo? is a macro a true wildlife photo? :) |
I figure someone will bring it up so might as well be me. :P Actually it's just tongue in cheek. Shoot whatever you like. It just better be unique or have some meaning to get a decent score from me. |
Oooh....can I shoot a Yanko???? I hear they are rare in the back woods of DPC....can bite if provoked and will run at the site of competition.....hehehehehehe!!
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10/13/2008 02:02:54 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by Judi:
Originally posted by yanko:
Originally posted by Rino63:
Originally posted by yanko:
Ban the zoo shots I say! :P |
always the same history, is the zoo a location for a true wildlife photo? is a macro a true wildlife photo? :) |
I figure someone will bring it up so might as well be me. :P Actually it's just tongue in cheek. Shoot whatever you like. It just better be unique or have some meaning to get a decent score from me. |
Oooh....can I shoot a Yanko???? I hear they are rare in the back woods of DPC....can bite if provoked and will run at the site of competition.....hehehehehehe!! |
Only if your camera's shutter can go as high as 1/16,000th of a second cuz I hear he's fast. :P
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10/13/2008 02:09:06 AM · #7 |
uff last week I toke this image in the averno lake. was the first time that I see this. always in the wrong time :( |
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10/13/2008 05:15:36 AM · #8 |
I was thinking there'd be lots of zoo shots.
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10/13/2008 05:34:19 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by yanko:
Only if your camera's shutter can go as high as 1/16,000th of a second cuz I hear he's fast. :P |
Mrs Yanko sadly agrees.. |
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10/13/2008 07:37:57 AM · #10 |
I was planning on a trip to a nature centre so when I saw the challenge i was very excited - perfect as there are badgers, otters, foxes etc living in Natural (but still enclosed) habitats.
But then I thought that it feels a bit like cheating as you know the wildlife is there. |
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10/13/2008 09:31:48 AM · #11 |
| WOO-HOOOO!!! I get to spend a whole week prowling around in the woods and meadows looking for critters! It's gonna' be a great week :-) |
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10/13/2008 09:33:28 AM · #12 |
Here's some inspiration...
Wild, Wild Life |
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10/13/2008 09:36:37 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by Starbanana:
I was planning on a trip to a nature centre so when I saw the challenge i was very excited - perfect as there are badgers, otters, foxes etc living in Natural (but still enclosed) habitats.
But then I thought that it feels a bit like cheating as you know the wildlife is there. |
I don't think that's cheating. If I had a zoo close by that's where I would go otherwise I would have a pic of a squirrel, geese or ducks. That's the only wildlife I've seen around here lately. :P |
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10/13/2008 09:38:36 AM · #14 |
| This is a photography challenge, not a nature scavenger hunt. If you are able to make a zoo photo look like it was taken in the wild, then you have fully met the challenge. We are trying to create images that invoke emotions, not document reality. |
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10/13/2008 09:45:58 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by cloudsme:
This is a photography challenge, not a nature scavenger hunt. If you are able to make a zoo photo look like it was taken in the wild, then you have fully met the challenge. We are trying to create images that invoke emotions, not document reality. |
Well, all non-domesticated animals are wild life. Birds, fish, deer, etc. I think some people mistake Wild with Savage.
Reading the description it says: "living in a natural environment."
I think some may DNMC those that are clearly in zoos as being non-natural. Some won't. It's up to personal voter preference. I don't think I'd take the risk.
Message edited by author 2008-10-13 09:47:40. |
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10/13/2008 09:49:22 AM · #16 |
There is a zoo nearby but no way at all to shoot the animals well through the mesh they use. I'm just glad this this challenge wasn't announced in the dead of winter when most wildlife is doing the smart thing, and either hibernating or gone south!
Just have to ensure I wear blaze orange cause it's hunting season in these here parts... |
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10/13/2008 10:07:08 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by Simms:
Originally posted by yanko:
Only if your camera's shutter can go as high as 1/16,000th of a second cuz I hear he's fast. :P |
Mrs Yanko sadly agrees.. |
ROTFLMAO now thats deserves a rim shot!
Matt
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10/13/2008 10:19:28 AM · #18 |
I have no problem with zoo shots.
If an animal is born in captivity, that is their natural environment. It may not be their native habitat.
Of course, I will admit that maybe I am biased because we have our annual zoo trip planned this week, and the nearest zoo is 2 hours away -- so it takes some effort. :P |
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10/13/2008 10:24:15 AM · #19 |
Let's just take a good look at the challenge description...
For the purpose of this challenge, "wildlife" should be considered non-domesticated mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians living in a natural environment.
I think 'should' is the pivotal word here. And some would say that a zoo animal, raised in captivity and ideally in an environment that replicates the wild as much as possible, is in its natural environment.  Kelli took a lovely shot of a lion for the Grimm challenge. Would it be dnmc'd in this one, cause the lion's not out roaming the savannah, and may never have roamed one in its whole life?
And how about injured wild animals in rehab centres?
ETA:  karmat beat me to it!
Message edited by author 2008-10-13 10:25:02. |
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10/13/2008 10:26:04 AM · #20 |
Originally posted by karmat:
I have no problem with zoo shots.
If an animal is born in captivity, that is their natural environment. It may not be their native habitat.
Of course, I will admit that maybe I am biased because we have our annual zoo trip planned this week, and the nearest zoo is 2 hours away -- so it takes some effort. :P |
our zoo is near (15 minutes of car) but I would try something in the lake before go in the zoo. |
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10/13/2008 12:18:39 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by karmat:
I have no problem with zoo shots.
If an animal is born in captivity, that is their natural environment. It may not be their native habitat.
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I like your thinking : )
Makes me feel better about contemplating using the animals in the park. Its either that or Squirrels! ;) |
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10/13/2008 12:20:07 PM · #22 |
Message edited by author 2008-10-13 12:20:55. |
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10/13/2008 12:37:28 PM · #23 |
| LOL! We're having such wonderful weather this week that I had already decided to go to the zoo on Wednesday. I get better pictures when my son is in school and I can go alone. |
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10/13/2008 12:39:23 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by yanko:
Originally posted by Judi:
Originally posted by yanko:
Originally posted by Rino63:
Originally posted by yanko:
Ban the zoo shots I say! :P |
always the same history, is the zoo a location for a true wildlife photo? is a macro a true wildlife photo? :) |
I figure someone will bring it up so might as well be me. :P Actually it's just tongue in cheek. Shoot whatever you like. It just better be unique or have some meaning to get a decent score from me. |
Oooh....can I shoot a Yanko???? I hear they are rare in the back woods of DPC....can bite if provoked and will run at the site of competition.....hehehehehehe!! |
Only if your camera's shutter can go as high as 1/16,000th of a second cuz I hear he's fast. :P |
Just put the Yanko in the fridge for half an hour like everyone does with their insect shots and he'll be plenty slow (especially if you load the fridge with beer). |
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10/13/2008 01:01:12 PM · #25 |
Originally posted by ErikV:
Just put the Yanko in the fridge for half an hour like everyone does with their insect shots and he'll be plenty slow (especially if you load the fridge with beer). |
I do so hope someone enters a shot of a Yanko. Judy, Sandy, somebody!! |
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