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Originally Posted by eeyore  it is worth noting that even long lenses (like 500mm ) only equate to about 10x magnification which isnt that much - the real trick for the wildlife photographer is to get tollerably close without disturbing the subject - which means a) researching the subject thoroughly so you recognise its behaviours and can tell if you are causing disturbance b) investing time (and money) in developing your feild craft and camoflage, and c) having the right kit for the job at hand.
Not having the kit and the feildcraft to get your shots without disturbing the subject is no excuse for going too close - theres no "has to" about it - if you dont have the kit to take photos without getting close enough to disturb the species , then dont photograph that species - there are plenty of other photographic opportunities for those with modest kit, and the welfare of the subject species should always come first |
I am not saying that they should be disturbed. I am only saying that theres nothing wrong with getting close within a necessary distance. I wasn't implying that I want to go up to a nesting plover and ram a lens down its throat.
Thats why I stick to photographing flora rather than birds.
flowers and fungi stay in one spot and theres no real disturbing it unless its picked or trampled. eg frog orchids and ladys slipper