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"Game Farm photography is not an issue that is broadly understood. Imagine genetically wild animals born in captivity, incarcerated for life, only to be paroled and paraded for profit, and you have the Game Farm picture. Although I have spoken out against Game Farm photography for many years, for reasons I discuss below, I feel it is more important than ever to educate people about the practice. I feel that there are numerous issues that have been swept under the rug."
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7 Comments:
That was a very interesting article. I was not aware of this practice. Silly me, so naive to believe that wildlife photographs were actually taken in the wild.
I had no idea this fake "wildlife photography" was going on, Mike. Who would do such a thing? Just like I wouldn't count an aviary bird as a lifer, I wouldn't photograph a captive animal and pass it off as "wild" or "natural." It's like taking pictures at the zoo, and it should be labeled as such, especially by professional photographers who should know better.
I don't get it. So much enjoyment and pride comes from a well composed shot of something wild *in* the wild. No props, no recordings, no lures. Just you and nature making a connection...and documented.
Mike M.
Nothing surprises me anymore. Particularly selfish cruelty to animals. I returned to my suburban woodland yard after a week away and discovered that a new neighbor killed the dozen or so squirrels that we have enjoyed over the years.
Yea...that's people today...LAZY...what about GAME FARM hunting...why the State EVER allowed that BS practice is beyond me, but the DNR is so useless it ain't even funny!!!
Then DO something about it. Don't just complain. It's easy to generalize and say people are "lazy" or whatever other labels you want to apply. If that's all you're doing, you are part of the problem. Be the voice that is needed for change!!!
Mike, thanks for doing just that. :)
Tigger,
What are you doing about it?
Cheers,
Mike
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