You’ve just captured the most beautiful shot of a rare duck. Everything is perfect — the composition, the color balance, and the surroundings. So do you tell people that you captured this shot in a bird sanctuary?
Some people may argue that this shot is not justified because it was captured at a bird sanctuary — ‘cheating’ if you will. If a photographer gets a shot like this from a refuge, it’s far less of an achievement (because it’s easier) than it would be getting that shot in the bird’s natural surroundings.
On the flip side, others stand by the notion that being in a sanctuary/zoo does not guarantee great pictures. It just means better access and more opportunity to capture the beauty you are searching for.‚ You certainly still need to have skills and a good eye.
So who wins this argument? You tell me! See what others are saying in our photography forum.
Only if you bought this picture at the bird sanctuary. Other than that it fair game.
I think that it does depend on the photographer and what they photograph but all in all regardless of where the subject of the image is the photographer still has to see the shot, get into the position, and get it all perfect inorder to get a perfect shot. So really the photographer did the work anyway it was just made easier to take the photo by the animal sanctuary.
My brother “hunts” on a game farm for buffalo. He is given the opportunity to take his shot. I used to harrass him about that.
However…he must make that shot in order to be successful. The same applies for photogs. Zoos and centers are just giving the chance for a good shot.The photographer still has to get it.
I think, ultimately it will come down to what the particular person in question values about the shot. If they want a gorgeous shot of a beautiful bird, where it was taken won’t matter. If they want a rare shot of an even rarer bird than, yes it will matter.
Ultimately speaking, I suppose it has to come down to the photographer in question and I suppose also what they are trying to achieve.