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Category Archives: ethics
The ethics of disclosing where photographs were taken
I spend a lot of time on public lands and waters, where I see many amazing and delightful things. I photograph them and share them with others. It is not uncommon for people to say, “Wow, where was this taken?” … Continue reading
Posted in ethics, Location, nature photography, photography, wildlife photography
Tagged birds, ethics, location, nature, outdoors, parks, photography, wildlife
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Why I don’t use Photoshop
I don’t know how to use Photoshop anymore, and I’m pretty happy that way, since I don’t really feel much of a need for it. Back when I did have it, I only used it for three things: making signs, … Continue reading
Posted in documentary, ethics, nature photography, photography
Tagged ethics, image manipulation, nature, photography, photoshop, wildlife
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Anatomy of a photo #80: Helmeted Guinea Fowl
New What does it mean to photograph wildlife? Sitting (or lying) for hours in a hide or a blind? Careful stalking through the woods, practicing woodcraft handed down throughout the generations? Having a 500+mm lens that you cart around in … Continue reading
Posted in birds, ethics, nature photography, photography
Tagged bird, helmeted guinea fowl, nature, photography, wildlife
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Disclosing where photographs were taken
There are times when I am loath to announce where I have taken a photograph. Some of the reasons are ethical, some a sense of preservation, and some… a little more selfish. Wildlife I won’t disclose the location of bird … Continue reading
Anatomy of a photo #25: Male Elephant Seal
I’ve worked with the nearby national seashore for years now, supplying them with images and documenting different projects around the park. Sometimes the park lets me take part in things like the elephant seal count. When this happens, I am … Continue reading
Why I don’t use Photoshop
I don’t know how to use Photoshop anymore, but that is okay- I don’t really feel much of a need for it. Back when I did have it, I only used it for three things: making signs, making business cards, … Continue reading
Posted in documentary, ethics, photography
Tagged camera, digital camera, image integrity, image manipulation, natural, photographing, photography, photoshop, slr
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