Flight of Fancy
I was pleased to find spectacular hummingbird photographs in the January 2007 issue of National Geographic. Many of the photographs are available on-line at NG's website, along with a multimedia presentation, map and other information about the amazing little birds.
Link: Flight of Fancy (National Geographic)
Ruby-throated Hummingbird © 2006 Mike McDowell
posted by Mike McDowell @ 4:35 AM
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Hi Mike,
I haven't seen read the article that NG has posted online yet, but I did look at some of the photos. Very stunninging images. The reason for my interest in the photos started with a post on a photography forum that I'm a member of.
The post mentioned the article, and the photos, but the main point of the discusion was based on the disclosure in the back of the magazine that told how the images were taken.
The photographer captures wild these birds from the wild, takes them to his mobile photo studio inside his SUV, and released the birds next to some nectar filled flowers, and starts shooting.
As an avid nature/wildlife photographer I find this practice to be a little disturbing. I'm all for getting a great shot of a beautiful subject, but this practice seems to be taking things a little to far. Just wondering what your thoughts are on this subject.
Regards,
Michael Smith
P.S. I tried to send this to you last night but I don't think it went through. If it did, you may have gotten several of the same post, sorry about that.
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