In one of my earliest blog posts, I wrote about the ethics of wildlife photography. I summarized my list of guidelines with the adage, “Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures.” While I still stand by my guidelines, I now think that that phrase leaves something to be desired. It’s a good principle, but it’s a little too simplistic…
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The Ethics of Wildlife Photography
It’s hard for me to overstate how much I love wildlife photography. But I would never prioritize photography over the wellbeing of an animal. While it's great to get pretty, awe-inspiring shots of wild animals, it's extremely important to be sure that we're not bothering the animal when we photograph them – or worse...