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01/01/2009 09:52:45 PM · #51 |
Let's get back to the article. I think the intent of the discussion here is what I stated in an earlier post.
"It all depends on the intent of the image. If the story is about the natural habitat then a zoo shot is not appropriate. If the story is about the animal then a zoo shot could fit the bill. It just depends on the context." |
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01/01/2009 10:04:26 PM · #52 |
| What I agree with most in the article is that wildlife photography is more like hunting where the most important and most difficult part is to put yourself in a position to get the shot. |
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01/01/2009 10:44:38 PM · #53 |
Originally posted by MaryO:
I don't much care where other people take their wildlife shots, but if I'm taking one I want the subject to be completely free to go far away from me at any moment. I like the challenge ;-) |
Thank-you! Those are exactly my feelings too! If an animal is captive, You can sit there and take exposure after exposure until everything is perfect, even go back the next day and try again! If it is in the wild you have one chance at the most if you can find the creature to start with! And it is very often blended with its background. Safari photography is 99% done from vehicles (unless you would like to be the prey!)which are normally vibrating because their motors are diesel, in poor light dawn, dusk and night.
So yes wildlife and Zoo animal photography should be kept apart. |
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