Comments on: Is this shot considered cheating?

By: Michael Cortina

Michael Cortina — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:53:15 +0000

Only if you bought this picture at the bird sanctuary. Other than that it fair game.

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:21:44 +0000

I think that it does depend on the photographer and what they photograph but all in all regardless of where the subject of the image is the photographer still has to see the shot, get into the position, and get it all perfect inorder to get a perfect shot. So really the photographer did the work anyway it was just made easier to take the photo by the animal sanctuary.

By: Stanley Bear

Stanley Bear — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:15:58 +0000

My brother “hunts” on a game farm for buffalo. He is given the opportunity to take his shot. I used to harrass him about that.
However…he must make that shot in order to be successful. The same applies for photogs. Zoos and centers are just giving the chance for a good shot.The photographer still has to get it.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:08:22 +0000

I think, ultimately it will come down to what the particular person in question values about the shot. If they want a gorgeous shot of a beautiful bird, where it was taken won’t matter. If they want a rare shot of an even rarer bird than, yes it will matter.

Ultimately speaking, I suppose it has to come down to the photographer in question and I suppose also what they are trying to achieve.