Is “baiting” animals worth the shot for wildlife photography?

The practise of using bait to attract owls and other wildlife is a controversial topic. On the one hand, it can remove the fear of humans from rare and protected species, putting them at risk. On the other, how is it any different to putting out a feeder for wild birds in your garden? Then […]

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Nikon 600mm lens vs. shotgun: what’s better for shooting clay pigeons?

The Nikon 600mm f/4 E FL ED VR is a great bird photographer’s lens (and a super-pricey one). But Kai Wong wanted to check whether it’s better for shooting birds than a shotgun. So, he teamed up with Paul John Bayfield and they created a shooting challenge. Paul used Nikon F5 and the 600mm lens, […]

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Just NO! Photographers Stuff Styrofoam into Fish to Bait Eagle For Better Photos

You know that old saying, “Take nothing but pictures, Leave nothing but footprints, Kill nothing but time”, it is the motto of Baltimore Grotto (caving society) and something most nature photographers live by. It shows both respect for nature and respect for fellow photographer. What is the opposite of this motto? Singaporean magazine Mothership reports that […]

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