Cheryl, I'm a fellow guide of Alan's, and like him I provide much
information for free.
But there are also people who will pay, and then use the information they
glean inappropriately. I once did a fauna survey for a bloke who knew little
about birds, but who then set himself up as a birding tour 'specialist'.
What I do is try to get to know those that I help. Also Alan and I and a
few other guides recommend clients to each other. If I had a client that
did the wrong thing I'd certainly warn my guiding friends about him/her, and
vice versa. Perhaps you could set up something similar with other
photographers? I imagine that anyone who did want to rip you off could be a
serial offender.
Regards
Denise
Denise Lawungkurr Goodfellow
1/7 Songlark Street,
Bakewell, NT 0832
043 8650 835
PhD candidate, SCU
Vice-chair, Wildlife Tourism Australia
Nominated for the Condé Nast international ecotourism award, 2004 by the
American website, Earthfoot.
Birds of Australia's Top End and Quiet Snake Dreaming available on
amazon.com
A second edition of Fauna of Australia¹s Top End used by the University of
NSW as a text for 12 years is now under preparation.
www.denisegoodfellow.com ( to be launched again soon).
On 20/7/12 6:49 PM, "Alan Gillanders" <>
wrote:
> Cheryl,
> You have already had some good responses to your questions but it reminds me
> of the problem that I and fellow guides have in providing information for
> free. Some suggest I am far too free with it but others decry my keeping
> some of my hard won knowledge to myself.
>
> Which reminds me: (if that bloke who runs a kindergarten on the Canary
> Islands is still subscribed) I missed your announcement of free child
> minding for birders who visit your island.
> Regards,
> Alan
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Cheryl Ridge" <>
> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 11:53 AM
> To: <>
> Subject: [Birding-Aus] What value a photo?
>
>> Hi folks
>>
>> It can feel nice to help a project out,
>> especially if it is for a "good cause"
>> and seeing one's name in print (credit line)
>> can be a buzz.
>>
>> But is there a general expectation that bird
>> and nature images should just be supplied
>> freely to whoever asks?
>>
>> There will always be those who cheerfully
>> give their images away because they see
>> themselves as JUST an amateur or it is
>> JUST a hobby for them.
>>
>> Bird and nature photography is a hobby for
>> me yet I do find myself thinking more about
>> the 'value' of an image and now take a step
>> back before sending off a high resolution
>> image to someone.
>>
>> First I will try to establish if they
>> are seeking donations/freebies, their
>> intended audience and what they plan
>> to do with the finished product. Based
>> on their response I decide if I can
>> help them.
>>
>> If necessary I take the opportunity to
>> mention that photographers have their
>> own expenses, time and skills associated
>> with the image not to mention things like
>> petrol/accom costs, photography permits
>> in some cases, wear and tear on equipment
>> even insurance.
>>
>> I am hoping other bird/nature photographers
>> might be willing to share their experiences or
>> thoughts with regard to giving away images.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Cheryl Ridge
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