Mathew, interesting take. Thanks for your efforts. I can't, in all honesty, say that I've ever had someone ask that question. More often I get (in the field), "How far can you see with that?". I don't get anxious when people ask questions. They just don't know the details. Heck, I can't even talk to other photographers about some basic camera details such as "proper" exposure, dual gain, ISO invariance, gamma curves, color spaces, bit-depth, dynamic range, acutance, micro-contrast etc. In the end, this may not matter to the majority with a camera in their hands. As you say, for many, the lens, sensor used, cropping - all are details many do not take into account. That said, you can either sigh because the explanation is too long for what the question is seeking, or just respond with an easy answer and say you're open for more questions, if they have them. It's hard enough explaining that while your camera (if shooting JPG), software, and monitor all share sRGB as a color space, the gamut within that color space might be different in each setting so that red does not equal the same red (even though all devices share the same space - they don't necessarily share the same crayons within that space). Again, thanks for your video.
I get this question and location questions all the time. The example responses are all about making sure not to give the impression that I was right in the animal’s face. There are way too many critters being put down because of human interference. I appreciate your thoughtful response! Thanks for watching!
@@matthewgehly No problem. I do understand that you get this question, just haven't been asked it myself. Again, appreciate your take. Most people want to know where I was (and want a map) - I have to explain that the family blue heron photo with chicks was taken a few months ago....because I think they are asking so they can run out there to take a similar shot. I'll look forward to more of your content.
Question I hate as a wildlife photographer is when friends or coworkers ask if I can take pics of them or their family (for a photoshoot) which I reply............ NO!!!!!!!
Interesting discussion. You put a lot of thought into this and worded those responses well. I think these concerns arise more when the subject is rare and often needs a lot of space. (Someone just asked me this question on Instagram about a cedar waxwing photo of mine and none of these concerns even entered my mind!)
Thanks for the comment, Lee! For me it comes up with bears quite often. I feel so many people who shoot with their cellphones want to capture closeups that are only possible with the equipment that you and I use. Every situation is different and if the situation allowed for a close encounter, that information without a huge back story is going to misrepresent the shot.
Getting anxious when outsiders ask for us stupid questions? No, why? Just don't overthink it. What I do? Give simple answers and for sure not need to get in details. I not even answer how I took the shot on social media, why bother? For sure not need 8 1/2min to explain to somebody how to explain my final picture came to be.
I guess you missed the point of the video. Maybe you didn’t watch long enough and hear the example responses? The whole idea is using the response to educate and help preserve the subjects that we photograph. Bears are being put down at high rates because of human interference. I care about the subjects I photograph. The responses are meant to help prevent encroachment into an animal’s space.
Words of wisdom Matthew. I will copy some of those next time someone ask me those questions.
Thanks Ron! I really think we have a responsibility to educate people about the subjects we photograph.
Mathew, interesting take. Thanks for your efforts. I can't, in all honesty, say that I've ever had someone ask that question. More often I get (in the field), "How far can you see with that?". I don't get anxious when people ask questions. They just don't know the details. Heck, I can't even talk to other photographers about some basic camera details such as "proper" exposure, dual gain, ISO invariance, gamma curves, color spaces, bit-depth, dynamic range, acutance, micro-contrast etc. In the end, this may not matter to the majority with a camera in their hands. As you say, for many, the lens, sensor used, cropping - all are details many do not take into account. That said, you can either sigh because the explanation is too long for what the question is seeking, or just respond with an easy answer and say you're open for more questions, if they have them. It's hard enough explaining that while your camera (if shooting JPG), software, and monitor all share sRGB as a color space, the gamut within that color space might be different in each setting so that red does not equal the same red (even though all devices share the same space - they don't necessarily share the same crayons within that space). Again, thanks for your video.
I get this question and location questions all the time. The example responses are all about making sure not to give the impression that I was right in the animal’s face. There are way too many critters being put down because of human interference. I appreciate your thoughtful response! Thanks for watching!
@@matthewgehly No problem. I do understand that you get this question, just haven't been asked it myself. Again, appreciate your take. Most people want to know where I was (and want a map) - I have to explain that the family blue heron photo with chicks was taken a few months ago....because I think they are asking so they can run out there to take a similar shot. I'll look forward to more of your content.
When asked that question, I just simply say “at a safe distant”
Perfect! Simple response.
The number one question I get is, "Got any good shots?".
Question I hate as a wildlife photographer is when friends or coworkers ask if I can take pics of them or their family (for a photoshoot) which I reply............ NO!!!!!!!
Yep! That’s a terrible one too!
Interesting talk, Matthew. Thank you!
Thanks for watching, Phil! Hope you're feeling well! :)
Interesting discussion. You put a lot of thought into this and worded those responses well. I think these concerns arise more when the subject is rare and often needs a lot of space. (Someone just asked me this question on Instagram about a cedar waxwing photo of mine and none of these concerns even entered my mind!)
Thanks for the comment, Lee! For me it comes up with bears quite often. I feel so many people who shoot with their cellphones want to capture closeups that are only possible with the equipment that you and I use. Every situation is different and if the situation allowed for a close encounter, that information without a huge back story is going to misrepresent the shot.
You must have a good camera! What camera is it? 🤔
Haha! 😂
Getting anxious when outsiders ask for us stupid questions? No, why? Just don't overthink it. What I do? Give simple answers and for sure not need to get in details.
I not even answer how I took the shot on social media, why bother? For sure not need 8 1/2min to explain to somebody how to explain my final picture came to be.
I guess you missed the point of the video. Maybe you didn’t watch long enough and hear the example responses? The whole idea is using the response to educate and help preserve the subjects that we photograph. Bears are being put down at high rates because of human interference. I care about the subjects I photograph. The responses are meant to help prevent encroachment into an animal’s space.