Wildlife Forum or section?
Dec 15, 2015 11:09:39 #
chaman wrote:
Has anybody ever considered that such a section he... (show quote)
I think this to be a definitely creditable idea.
I don't believe it would step on the toes of the BIF/BOW Section, as clearly specialized as that sort of photography be.
Nor would a new section for all sorts of wildlife images step on the toes of the macro section, which tends to attract those technically especially oriented toward macro techniques.
As one whose "bags" are landscape, wildlife, and Zoo animal portraits, I think the section ought rule out images of captive wildlife and cultivated wild flowers. The "wild" in "wildlife" ought significantly stand for what it means and what it signifies concerning the challenges met by the photographer.
Dave
Dec 15, 2015 11:49:52 #
Dec 15, 2015 12:27:55 #
dsmeltz wrote:
I think most flower shots are actually posted in the "Close up" section. Flower parts such as pollen clusters (for example) will usually be posted in the "True Macro" section unless they are flowers the size of a dime or smaller.Most of the wildflower photographers seem to go to the True Macro section
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html
I think a Wildlife/Nature section is worth considering. Finding someone to manage it would likely be the biggest hurdle.
Dec 15, 2015 12:34:09 #
Thanks for the support. I think there are LOTS of more than capable members here that could manage such a section. Macronaut? Uuglypher?...what you say? LOL!
Dec 15, 2015 12:44:14 #
chaman wrote:
We encourage long-lens photographers to post in BIF/BOW to show examples of lens capabilities, and to contribute their knowledge to help other photographers learn the discipline. Had you ever posted in BIF/BOW, your expertise would already have been appreciated by novice and beginning bird photographers. As preciously mentioned BIF/BOW is geared towards furthering education more than as a showcase. Basically, don't knock a forum until you have tried it.Its not unfamiliar to me, at all. Just feel free to check my Flickr. I have a whole album dedicated to BIF.
Dec 15, 2015 12:53:21 #
And I may do in the future....but that does not disqualify a wildlife section as a much more appreciated section with a lot more potential for traffic and growth than a highly specific one like BIF. I believe a BIF would make much more sense as a subsection under a wildlife forum.
Dec 15, 2015 13:14:45 #
dsmeltz wrote:
Most of the wildflower photographers seem to go to the True Macro section
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html
Not so. Insects and Arachnids, yes. Most wildflower shots are not taken at 1:1 or greater magnification, since most wildflower blooms are larger than 36 mm.
Mike
Dec 15, 2015 13:15:45 #
Uuglypher wrote:
The "wild" in "wildlife" ought significantly stand for what it means and what it signifies concerning the challenges met by the photographer.
Important point, Dave. I agree.
Mike
Dec 16, 2015 19:19:29 #
We would need to see more interest, I think, before getting into a discussion about the guidelines and purpose and who is willing to manage things. Maybe we could invite people to this thread who may be interested?
Mike
Mike
Dec 16, 2015 19:23:39 #
Its a good idea Mike. I dont know that many around here but perhaps members with more time can help with the task.
Dec 16, 2015 19:24:36 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
We encourage long-lens photographers to post in BIF/BOW to show examples of lens capabilities, and to contribute their knowledge to help other photographers learn the discipline. Had you ever posted in BIF/BOW, your expertise would already have been appreciated by novice and beginning bird photographers. As preciously mentioned BIF/BOW is geared towards furthering education more than as a showcase. Basically, don't knock a forum until you have tried it.
I made a thread in the BIF, so I thought it may be of interest to you.
:thumbup:
Dec 18, 2015 13:38:09 #
I contacted the admin but in order to make this happen and have a chance the person willing to monitor the section should contact the Admin directly. If there is no one willing to do it it will never happen.
Dec 18, 2015 17:42:16 #
chaman wrote:
I contacted the admin but in order to make this happen and have a chance the person willing to monitor the section should contact the Admin directly. If there is no one willing to do it it will never happen.
Thanks.
Should it develop that there is a core group of people with a shared purpose for the new section, and who are at least moderately active, the chore of administration becomes much easier and that barrier disappears. I will talk privately to other section leaders for some feedback on that subject.
My opinion as to the purpose would be a section for people who are photographing flora and fauna in native settings, in other words, people who have a strong interest in nature as well as in photography.
Mike
Dec 18, 2015 19:08:28 #
I appreciate the idea of a more general Wildlife section, even though my main interest is BIF/BOW. In pursuing that passion, I also take advantage of opportunities for HDR landscapes, sunrises, sunsets, fauna and other natural subjects that don't fit a narrow specialty interest. I also really appreciate the expertise and help that is shared at the BIF forum here, it really is a specialty for those that take it seriously. I hope a group of interested parties with the time and energy to moderate a more general forum step up to the plate. Good idea Chaman and good points by all in this thread. There's plenty of room to coexist here.
Dec 18, 2015 19:29:08 #
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