Conservation

I have often wondered about the effects of photography on animal species.I always suspected that it must be quite disturbing to animals. That it might frighten them and effect their natural behaviors.

I found the impact of shutter sound on animal species quite disturbing. I expected there to be disturbances but mainly from the presence of the photographer. I also expected the flash to yield a greater affect on the species that the shutter sound.

If the small sounds emanating from a camera alone can have such a profound affect I can't even imagine the repercussions that tourism has on the species targeted by tourism.

I especially liked the perspective of the author and photographer posting on The Free Quark. He was very aware of the impact that humans can have on animal behavior. He took much care and time to make sure that he disturbed these species he photographed as little as possible.

It would be wonderful if everyone cared as much to do so. I believe thought that most people are not aware of the impact they have on species of animals and plants just by invading these species environments. Even if everyone was aware of the harm that their presence may cause they just are not concerned about the effects.