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It matters very much how the picture was taken. It's sad that people at wildlife photography sites like this one don't recognize it.SantaFeJoe wrote:Occasionally, I see an image that stands out and like to post a link. This is one of them. Best to ignore the comments after the article. It doesn’t matter how or where the image was taken. It’s pretty cool!
BabyBarn Owl Running
Joe
In the comments under the article, there were unfounded accusations that the image was taken at an owl preserve(conservatory) or a falconers place. Even if true, this person is not a professional wildlife photographer and there are no rules that say an image taken at a wildlife center is any less valid than one taken in the wild. We all have our standards, whether as professionals or not, and they are not the same. No one said the owl was harassed or disturbed in any way. Here at NSN, images of captive animals are allowed as long as they are captioned with a (C). A look at the Birds forum will show many captive bird images. I'm certain some people on this site probably sell images of captive wildlife and trained birds. That's their prerogative. From posting guidelines on NSN:Andrew_5488 wrote:It matters very much how the picture was taken. It's sad that people at wildlife photography sites like this one don't recognize it.
Accusation was that photo op was staged and baby owl was baited with food.SantaFeJoe wrote:In the comments under the article, there were unfounded accusations that the image was taken at an owl preserve(conservatory) or a falconers place. Even if true, this person is not a professional wildlife photographer and there are no rules that say an image taken at a wildlife center is any less valid than one taken in the wild. We all have our standards, whether as professionals or not, and they are not the same. No one said the owl was harassed or disturbed in any way. Here at NSN, images of captive animals are allowed as long as they are captioned with a (C). A look at the Birds forum will show many captive bird images. I'm certain some people on this site probably sell images of captive wildlife and trained birds. That's their prerogative. From posting guidelines on NSN:Andrew_5488 wrote:It matters very much how the picture was taken. It's sad that people at wildlife photography sites like this one don't recognize it.
"For captive subjects it is recommended a (c) be placed after the subject title text, as well as in the message text."
Now if the image is photoshopped to alter it, and that's always a strong possibility, and it is presented as a straight shot, then there is a problem.
Joe
I have no idea what description under the photo you are talking about. The accusation about the owl being baited is an undocumented allegation. We have been down this road before regarding ethics ad nauseam:Andrew_5488 wrote:Accusation was that photo op was staged and baby owl was baited with food.
No matter how small, exploitation is exploitation. It doesn't matter if a photographer is not a professional. They should educate themselves.
It's not a matter of a subject being captive. I don't have any issues with people taking pictures of captive animals in rescue centers or zoo (although I do have problems with existence of zoos). It's about animals being exploited. Dancing elephants, painting elephants, photo game farms, etc.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CSEsazDrwt-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Please read description under the photo.
My hope is that we-people loving nature and wildlife- would not participate in activities which would encourage exploitation of wildlife for whatever purpose. I'm being constantly reminded that I'm hopelessly naive.
Description about exploitation business.SantaFeJoe wrote:I have no idea what description under the photo you are talking about. The accusation about the owl being baited is an undocumented allegation. We have been down this road before regarding ethics ad nauseam:Andrew_5488 wrote:Accusation was that photo op was staged and baby owl was baited with food.
No matter how small, exploitation is exploitation. It doesn't matter if a photographer is not a professional. They should educate themselves.
It's not a matter of a subject being captive. I don't have any issues with people taking pictures of captive animals in rescue centers or zoo (although I do have problems with existence of zoos). It's about animals being exploited. Dancing elephants, painting elephants, photo game farms, etc.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CSEsazDrwt-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Please read description under the photo.
My hope is that we-people loving nature and wildlife- would not participate in activities which would encourage exploitation of wildlife for whatever purpose. I'm being constantly reminded that I'm hopelessly naive.
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I think it’s best to just leave it at that.
Joe