Damien Demolder
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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
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Bettina
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Reged: 12/02/2004
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Loc: London
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You mean, like, getting up before sunrise?! Noooooh.
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Edited by Bettina (21/06/2008 11:13)
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Fen
BAD WOLF
Reged: 12/03/2002
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Loc: Currently Unknown!
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Y E S
I'd be out there like a shot!
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Clodhopper
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Loc: Norfolk 'n good
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oh yes!!!
I already have the camo suit, just send me the 100-400L and I'll give it a go 
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El Sid
Going potty
Reged: 14/04/2003
Posts: 9100
Loc: Sussex-by-the-Sea
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Far too much like hard work!!! 
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Rhys
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Loc: York (home of the speedbump)
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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..
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k20duser
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Reged: 13/05/2007
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Loc: Cornwall
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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
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AGW
Reged: 03/10/2003
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Loc: Ayrshire
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No...cause I would have to give up my day job...and loose my hobby...
Graeme
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Dave_Cox
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Reged: 12/07/2006
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Loc: somewhere in Sussex
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I'd be off like a rocket !! I couldn't handle being a press or magazine 'tog, but wildlife would be another thing entirely.
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Garry McNamara
Snr Tutor/Bongo Banjo
Reged: 16/08/2006
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Sorry, is that photographer with a wild life?
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NorthernNikon
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Reged: 16/12/2005
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Loc: Harrogate, North Yorks
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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.
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NorthernNikon
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Sorry, is that photographer with a wild life?
Now that's far more my style. 
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Terrywoodenpic
A whiff of silicon...
Reged: 21/01/2006
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Loc: Saddleworth UK
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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.
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Ian_A
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Reged: 02/09/2002
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Loc: Horwich UK
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Nah - I'd sooner photograph loose cars and fast women. 
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sjaszczak
A Real Gentleman
Reged: 08/06/2005
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Loc: York
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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!
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beejaybee
Marvin
Reged: 18/07/2007
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Loc: Really Here In Name Only
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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 
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zx9
old hand
Reged: 22/06/2007
Posts: 806
Loc: London
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No...cause I would have to give up my day job...and loose my hobby...
Graeme
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Not with Wild Life but I've done just that, took me a long while to get into photography again 
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Scphoto
Little Fruitbat
Reged: 13/11/2005
Posts: 2384
Loc: Birmingham, UK
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mmmm, give up the exciting world of IT and enjoy nature.
Difficult one
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APchris
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Reged: 06/05/2006
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Loc: Lincolnshire
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Sory, but no... my fantasy getaway involves a decent yacht and a southerly breeze  (though Gary's fast women are welcome to come along )
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lisadb
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Reged: 05/09/2006
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Loc: Staffs
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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.
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