Hey Ian,
I have heard it rumoured that some species in decline cop a bit of a
photography beating in South East asian reserves.
If photogs make up a big percentage of the visitors to such places and are
spending more time in the reserves than other visitors, perhaps the general
wear and tear toll they take on the reserves may require financial offset?
There is possibly the rationale that photogs are making an income from their
images and so a charge is compensation for commercial gains made in the
reserves (although I'd think that only a small percentage of photogs fit into
this category).
It may be difficult to ascertain who is making a quid on their pics and who
isn't, hence just a blanket fee?
Just some thoughts......
Allan Richardson
Morisset NSW
On 17/05/2014, at 10:10 PM, Ian May wrote:
> g'Day all
>
> During a recent discussion with a friend about bird photography in South East
> Asia, I was informed that in some countries, particularly Malaysia that they
> now charge a levy per camera on bird photographers entering Nature Reserves.
> My first thought was, "That is ludicrous, that country is off the visit
> list".
> Before I protest too much however I would like to find out more from the wise
> members of the list (birding-aus). Has anyone heard of this? What do
> others think about it? If such a charge exists, is there any justification?
>
>
> Regards
>
>
> Ian May
> St Helens, Tasmania
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