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Subject: [Leica] [LRflex] OT rant: No wonder birders are wary of photographers!
From: imagist3 at mac.com (George Lottermoser)
Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 07:50:43 -0600
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Just like the bird hunters with there dogs.

I think you're doing quite fine with your respectful and studied approach.
I'm quite sure that your knowledge of behavior and habitat far exceeds those 
who "flush" their prey. In fact I doubt you consider your subjects prey.

Regards,
George
(from iPad)

On Dec 4, 2010, at 7:25, Doug Herr <wildlightphoto at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Yesterday I learned first-hand how some photographers get many of their 
> 'action' photos of wild birds that are very popular on internet 
> photography forums.  They have a friend chase the birds and startle them 
> to make the birds fly past the photographer.  If this is what it takes to 
> make popular photos then I'm perfectly content with boring non-action 
> photos of relaxed birds.
> 
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com
> 
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