We were in India recently and came across this. Some National Parks applied
a fee for photography, some for Video cameras only and others, according to
the type of camera eg: anything
over 8 mp.
The idea was to charge commercial photographers, but it was broadly based.
Carol Abbott
On 18 May 2014 12:39, Allan Richardson <> wrote:
> 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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