|
|
Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
This week's poll is a bit of a fantasy one. If you had no responsibilities - such as 'er or 'im indoors, and no cat, dog or kids - and you were given the chance, would you jack in the day job to become a wildlife photographer?
Look at this week's feature on Steve Bloom before you answer this question!!
Head to the Home Page to vote.
Thanks
damien
|
|
Bettina
|
|
(Kein Titel)
|
|
21/06/2008 11:12
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
You mean, like, getting up before sunrise?! Noooooh.
|
|
Fen
|
|
(BAD WOLF)
|
|
21/06/2008 11:42
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Y E S
I'd be out there like a shot!
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
oh yes!!!
I already have the camo suit, just send me the 100-400L and I'll give it a go 
|
|
El Sid
|
|
(Going potty)
|
|
21/06/2008 12:10
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Far too much like hard work!!! 
|
|
Rhys
|
|
(Sasquatch)
|
|
21/06/2008 12:16
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Quote:
Y E S
I'd be out there like a shot!
Me as well, and as it's a fantasy question I'd have a load of camera kit as well to go with it and some Leica bins and scope plus a nice big landy to drive around in. Mull would be my first stop..
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Yes, definitely, send me now!!...er, well, maybe not after seeing Steve's images. Who'd want my images - as a beginner - after seeing his images??
That reminds me...still need to get to grips with mod 3 FIP course. Well, it is just a fantasy!!
Sandra
|
|
AGW
|
|
()
|
|
21/06/2008 13:26
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
No...cause I would have to give up my day job...and loose my hobby...
Graeme
|
|
Dave_Cox
|
|
(old'n'grumpy)
|
|
21/06/2008 13:41
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
I'd be off like a rocket !! I couldn't handle being a press or magazine 'tog, but wildlife would be another thing entirely.
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Sorry, is that photographer with a wild life?
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Hmmm, I haven't read the piece so I haven't voted but I know from the start that I haven't got the patience for wildlife photography.
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Quote:
Sorry, is that photographer with a wild life?
Now that's far more my style. 
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
There is an initial appeal.
However to be any good you need to be an excellent photographer, a wild life expert, and the explorer type that relishes the privations of the wild.
I am not that much of a dedicated masochist.
|
|
Ian_A
|
|
(Avocadopearaphobe)
|
|
22/06/2008 01:13
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Nah - I'd sooner photograph loose cars and fast women. 
|
|
sjaszczak
|
|
(A Real Gentleman)
|
|
22/06/2008 01:44
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
I voted "No".
Even though I'm a small part of the big machine that is my company, I'm quite satisfied by the thought that we do a lot of good....and being a small part of that big machine is good enough for me!
Admittedly, some may say that my company is evil (drug development...), but the fact is, we've helped to save millions of lives since we've been in business...
Would I feel the same as a wildlife photographer? I doubt it!
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Quote:
would you jack in the day job to become a wildlife photographer?
Well, I already jacked in the day job and didn't ....
As a dream, yes, it'd be great. Then I see images like the charging bear and think, well, maybe not 
|
|
zx9
|
|
(old hand)
|
|
22/06/2008 08:37
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Quote:
No...cause I would have to give up my day job...and loose my hobby...
Graeme
^^^^^^ WHS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Not with Wild Life but I've done just that, took me a long while to get into photography again 
|
|
Scphoto
|
|
(Little Fruitbat)
|
|
22/06/2008 11:09
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
mmmm, give up the exciting world of IT and enjoy nature.
Difficult one
|
|
APchris
|
|
(Pooh-Bah)
|
|
22/06/2008 17:35
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Sory, but no... my fantasy getaway involves a decent yacht and a southerly breeze  (though Gary's fast women are welcome to come along )
|
|
lisadb
|
|
(Pooh-Bah)
|
|
23/06/2008 11:41
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
If I was younger I'd love to have a go! Too old and knackered now. My current 'dream' is to have a b&b in Northumberland for photographers (there always seems to be plenty out there!) with computers & stuff available. Then I'd have all day for taking photos myself. Lisa.
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
No, I've tried hanging around in a hide for hours, and I'm sure I would go (even more) mad. To me it has all the tedium of fishing!
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Quote:
To me it has all the tedium of fishing!
Nah, fishing has the excitement of watching the maggots turn into bluebottles and fly away. It's much more fun if you don't bait the hook ... saves all that mucking about with getting hooks out of wriggling fishes' mouths too.
|
|
Bettina
|
|
(Kein Titel)
|
|
24/06/2008 09:57
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Quote:
No, I've tried hanging around in a hide for hours, and I'm sure I would go (even more) mad. To me it has all the tedium of fishing!
You mean it's a bit like lurking on a forum and never actually contributing?
|
|
mjc7uk
|
|
(Am I banned yet?)
|
|
24/06/2008 10:00
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Nah! I'd more likely end up as one of the Grizzle Bear Lunch...
I am far too noisy for such thing....
|
|
APchris
|
|
(Pooh-Bah)
|
|
24/06/2008 13:07
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Quote:
If I was younger I'd love to have a go! Too old and knackered now.
Is this a reply to Damien's question or my offer to take a fast woman on my fantasy yacht...?
|
|
lisadb
|
|
(Pooh-Bah)
|
|
24/06/2008 13:36
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
As I can't think of a suitable clean reply to that Chris, I'll just send you a...............
..............  LDB
|
|
Rhys
|
|
(Sasquatch)
|
|
24/06/2008 22:42
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Quote:
As I can't think of a suitable clean reply to that Chris, I'll just send you a...............
.............. LDB
So in conclusion, Lisa has a mucky mind
|
|
Hotblack
|
|
(Dead Horse Flogger)
|
|
25/06/2008 08:03
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Yes.
|
|
lisadb
|
|
(Pooh-Bah)
|
|
25/06/2008 11:50
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Watched too much Benny Hill in my 'yufh' - life is just one long innuendo. Loads of jokes to go with that statement too. Lisa.
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
Quote:
Quote:
As I can't think of a suitable clean reply to that Chris, I'll just send you a...............
.............. LDB
So in conclusion, Lisa has a mucky mind
I am sure I recall that "having a mucky mind" or something similar to that is a requirement you have to have as a member for this site (I am sure its in the rules and agreements somewhere )
As for me I have to vote and say YES!
And also - send me the kit!
|
|
cpfc12
|
|
(newbie)
|
|
28/06/2008 16:10
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
I think I would be bored silly after a few days. Humans are much more interesting.
|
|
OneTen
|
|
('Two Breakfasts')
|
|
29/06/2008 12:41
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Re: Poll - dream of being a wildlife photographer?
|
|
I think that would have to be a great big YES. Wildlife photography has given me more pleasure than any other genre I've tried.
|
