Creating Limits 1U1166

For most wildlife photographers the interest is predominantly centered on learning, observing, and documenting interactions. In doing so, however, finding an interesting perspective that allows a photograph to stand out can be difficult. I personally don’t like to put animals at risk, and “the photo” is never my primary goal. I enjoyed using a remote camera while in Yellowstone. I am told, however, that it is a practice that will soon be banned. The reason for this? It has been said that the practice alters the animal’s behavior. In my experience, I must admit that at least half of the bison I photographed changed their behavior. A small percentage run from the camera. An even percentage find it intriguing and approach the camera. The great majority simply walk on by. In either case, the cameras appear to change the animal behavior much less than the automobiles, campers, picnics, and the general presence of people within the parks. Sometimes laws are constructed simply for creating limits without much thought as to how much effect they will ultimately have. #Bison #RemoteCamera #WideAngleView

 

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