Photography In The National Parks: A Wildlife Advocate's View Of Wildlife Photography

What is more important, the animal or the shot?

" I have become an ethical photographer who puts their camera down in favor of helping an animal across the road safely or by removing myself from a situation where the animals are crowded and stressed. And, yes, if need be, I will call upon rangers to come and assist the animals. Yesterday, someone told me that calling the rangers would only ruin things for myself but what they do not know, is that I have to live with myself."

"So, the next time that you go to photograph an animal, ask yourself, is this animal safe or am I causing it harm. Then, ask yourself, will I enjoy looking at this shot later, knowing the full story about how it came to happen. "

Jockeying for that perfect photo/Deby Dixon

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Photography In The National Parks: A Wildlife Advocate's View Of Wildlife Photography