“Im a photographer!": Let's try it now. Third time's the charm, isnât that what they say? Published recently in the local papers. Thought it was funny. There. NOW it works!

kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA

Let's try it now. Third time's the charm, isnât that what they say?
Published recently in the local papers. Thought it was funny.

There. NOW it works!

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

love see the picture.

kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA

I followed the directions. But the image isn’t posting. Don’t know why.

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

kb6kgx wrote:

I followed the directions. But the image isn’t posting. Don’t know why.

have to follow the red writing. you actually have to post it twice sorta. it a mess sometimes. keep trying.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

kb6kgx wrote:

Let's try it now. Third time's the charm, isn't that what they say?
Published recently in the local papers. Thought it was funny.

Maybe not so "funny".

Spring 2015 we visited our daughter in San Diego and went to the zoo's "Safari Park", kind of a "back lot" which was originally created as a place where they could raise animals, but now open to the general public. At the tiger area, they demonstrated how they use a bottle of blood {looks kind of like a catchup dispenser} to train the tigers, getting the tiger to follow the bottle. I was towards the back of the pack and had a terrible time getting a clear picture, even zoomed in, with all the smart phones being randomly waved in the air zombie style.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

rehess wrote:

Maybe not so "funny". br br Spring 2015... (show quote)

Err... and because you had a 'better camera' this should not have happened?

This really is not about the camera but about a general attitude 'I am there, back off'. Incidentally, this was also true before. Folks did not have cell phones then...

Just saying.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Rongnongno wrote:

Err... and because you had a 'better camera' this should not have happened?

This really is not about the camera but about a general attitude 'I am there, back off'. Incidentally, this was also true before. Folks did not have cell phones then...

Just saying.

No, the enthusiastic mob in front of this guy is what made me think of that incident. Their waving cell phones a foot or more above their heads did not improve any of their pictures in fact, undoubtedly it had the opposite effect. I patiently waited for openings in the forest of arms and got a couple of good ones despite all the waving, and I never raised mine higher than my eye.

added: everyone has equal opportunity to take photographs, but their waving their phones in the air, instead of holding them in a lower, stable position, has the unintended side-effect of reducing what everyone takes home.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Rongnongno wrote:

Err... and because you had a 'better camera' this should not have happened?

This really is not about the camera but about a general attitude 'I am there, back off'. Incidentally, this was also true before. Folks did not have cell phones then...

Just saying.

Yup.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Well, a better camera does not equate to more privileges! A good photographer would have arrived early enough to ensure a front row view. The paparazzi are masters at this.

jcboy3

Actually, a real photographer gets an access pass and shoots from where the crowd can't go.

kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA

Wow. I didn't expect a kind of Spanish Inquisition! 😁

Leicaflex Loc: Cymru

kb6kgx wrote:

Wow. I didn't expect a kind of Spanish Inquisition! 😁

blackest Loc: Ireland

A real photographer gets in at the crack of dawn while the light is good and the rest of the general public is getting out of bed and making breakfast :)

If your serious about getting into a Zoo with better opportunities, you need to build a relationship with the Zoo, send them some of your best shots at the Zoo that they can use for publicity and website. Once they know you and the quality of your work then you might, get better access. A lot of zoo's have membership schemes and that may get you better access as well. If you turn up as joe public expect to be treated as joe but you can generally do better if you go early and during the week and more changeable weather. Having an expensive camera doesn't grant you a VIP Pass.

Pretty much the same with any venue, if they know you and the quality of your work they tend to be more obliging, even better is if you have public liability insurance, some venues require it.

Lenny Loc: Boston

This tells the story of my profession, great item.Thanks I will have to keep a copy in my office.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

Smartphones with cameras are here to stay. I use mine rarely for photos. The image quality is excellent on some makes. I have a DSLR and a bridge point and shoot without a viewfinder. Go to any professional sports event after the game is over, and see professional photographers raising their Canon 1DX cameras among the other professionals, trying to get any kind of shot.