Nature Photography and Animal Behavior – Capturing The Wild Ethically; And Knowing When To Stop.

The wild is full of drama, but not every moment should be captured on your camera. Ethical photographers know when to put the camera down.

Especially if an animal is distressed; threatened or vulnerable. As an example; getting too close to nesting birds can cause the parents to abandon their chicks. Chasing or cornering animals for a shot could lead to injury or even death.

Sometimes the most corageous act is to leave no trace, thus allowing nature to unfold, undisturbed.

The respect for boundaries separates the true wildlife photographer from those getting a selfie snapshot.

Here is a link about wild animal photography and how it should be approached:

All photos – Mark

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