jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

If folks who photograph birds are called birders, why aren’t folks who photograph people called peoplers?
Sorry--just my sarcastic mood today.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Voyeurs
--Bob

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Actually, bird photographers are not called birders. We are called bird photographers, or wildlife photographers.

If you talk to a birder, most do not take pictures of them or if they do, it's only to document the sighting and not to get a nice photo. They are really into knowing a birds habitat, it's call, their habits, their scientific names, just about everything. Most bird photographers will photograph a bird from each angle, in good and bad light and try to get just the right shot so that it's very pleasing in appearance when viewed on a computer or in a frame. Most birders do NOT like bird photographers. Bird photographers don't mix well with birders. I feel that most are snobbish, they make too much noise when they see a bird, and many lead large groups of other birders that are a bit disruptive. At the same time, when a bird is discovered that has some photographic appeal, too many disruptive photographers show up and ruin opportunities for other photographers. We found a nesting Bald Eagle pair recently and some jerks flew drones up to the nest. Some photographers tried to get closer by going on the other side of the fence. Some were parking their cars in the middle of the highway and causing a huge danger to other motorists. Ugh! That's the way people are!

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

The ones stopping in traffic - if lucky, a semi will send them on their way - and good riddance -
The drone flyer - it is illegal in most states to harass wildlife - take their picture and turn them into the game warden or park rangers and notify the FAA
The other side of the fence - take their picture and send to the landowner and he can prosecute for trespassing -
Don't forget to wish them a good day

G Brown Loc: Sunny Bognor Regis West Sussex UK

In the UK those watching birds are called 'Twitchers' go figure...
If I was to photograph people it would be only pretty girls - so I would be called a 'Dirty Old Man' and divorced.

Betting I stick with Landscapes, I suppose then I could be called Gentry.

have fun

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

This was posted tongue-in-cheek in the chit-chat section. Admin moved it to main photography.

Bill_de Loc: US

Who said they are not? Can you document what appears to be just your opinion on the subject.

As for bird photographers they are all birders who didn't like the label, so they bought a camera.

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jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Yes on all accounts. I've learned not to say anything least someone get really pissed off at me for getting in their business. People don't like being told what to do. There is a sign on that fence that says you must be 700 feet from that area or risk a $5000 fine or 6 months in jail or both. I warned a few people, but not any more.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

I believe they are referred to as peopleographers.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

"Peoplers" is kind of awkward. Instead, we call them stalkers, creeps, weirdos, etc.

chippy65 Loc: Cambridge

dont even mention "selfies"

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

tommystrat Loc: Bigfork, Montana

People-razzi!

tommystrat Loc: Bigfork, Montana

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