In this article I am going to outline some useful advice for anyone who is seeking it or finds it to be helpful. You can take this information however you would like to and apply it to your own adventures or disregard it completely.
"Respect" is probably the most important behaviour one can possess while appreciating/admiring anything on our planet... or on any planet for that matter. While you are out on your hikes, make sure to respect all of your surroundings and the wildlife in which you come across. Do not litter. We share this wonderful world with all creatures who inhabit this earth and some of them are a great deal smaller than we are. All of our waste belongs in a garbage bin or a recycling bin. Cigarette buds are no place for the forest floor or trails/pathways. They pose fire risks and also poison our soil. Please dispose of them in a proper place.
When you are out on your hike a good way to take a photo of something is to time your approach slowly and remember that if you don't catch a glimpse of the subject right away, the opportunity will come again. It may not always be as quickly as you would like but patience is the key to every great photo or sighting. It is not a good idea to keep chasing things down until you alone are satisfied (that is selfish). Remember that what you are admiring also has a brain and doesn't necessarily want to be chased around all day. Let the opportunity come to you and you will be rewarded.
Make sure to always watch where you are walking and be mindful not to damage any of the vegetation that you are walking through. The best way to avoid damaging any plants is to stick to the trails or pathways. Every little thing that grows plays a role in helping keep the planet a habitable place. If we just walk all over everything and destroy it then eventually it will come full circle and destroy us.
If you ever happen to stumble upon a nest full of baby birds move slowly and be extremely careful with the way you move. Try to stay a respectable distance away so that you do not scare them. If they fledge too early then they most likely will not make it. A good way to snap a photo is to take one from further back and use a zoom lens so that you do not disturb the nest (or use binoculars if you are only there to view them). The mother will certainly let you know if you have gotten too close. If she does send you this message then please respect what she is saying and back away from the nest.
No one is perfect and everyone makes mistakes. As long as we learn from our mistakes and help each other out, that is all that matters. It starts with respect and ends with respect, as do all situations in life. I hope this article is helpful and that you enjoyed it while taking the time to read it.
Cheers,
Nick
When you are out on your hike a good way to take a photo of something is to time your approach slowly and remember that if you don't catch a glimpse of the subject right away, the opportunity will come again. It may not always be as quickly as you would like but patience is the key to every great photo or sighting. It is not a good idea to keep chasing things down until you alone are satisfied (that is selfish). Remember that what you are admiring also has a brain and doesn't necessarily want to be chased around all day. Let the opportunity come to you and you will be rewarded.
Make sure to always watch where you are walking and be mindful not to damage any of the vegetation that you are walking through. The best way to avoid damaging any plants is to stick to the trails or pathways. Every little thing that grows plays a role in helping keep the planet a habitable place. If we just walk all over everything and destroy it then eventually it will come full circle and destroy us.
If you ever happen to stumble upon a nest full of baby birds move slowly and be extremely careful with the way you move. Try to stay a respectable distance away so that you do not scare them. If they fledge too early then they most likely will not make it. A good way to snap a photo is to take one from further back and use a zoom lens so that you do not disturb the nest (or use binoculars if you are only there to view them). The mother will certainly let you know if you have gotten too close. If she does send you this message then please respect what she is saying and back away from the nest.
No one is perfect and everyone makes mistakes. As long as we learn from our mistakes and help each other out, that is all that matters. It starts with respect and ends with respect, as do all situations in life. I hope this article is helpful and that you enjoyed it while taking the time to read it.
Cheers,
Nick
