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| Tony Strazzari Thanks Aaron. Turtle conservation IS an important issue. Photos are all about telling a story ... this photo doesn't tell a story of scientific research except to those few who know what is going on. It is easy to be misinterpreted by many ordinary divers as condoning interference with marine animals. Expert or not I would have thought when planning to capture a marine animal a mask and fins at least would indicate some sort of professionalism. As a professional diver dealing with grassroots divers we set an example of interaction with marinelife. This photo doesn't suggest "research" "conservation" and sends the wrong message to those divers. I certainly understand that animals do need to be captured such as in tag and release etc but a bloke without even a mask on doesn't showcase this. I carry far more equipment when I plan to remove hooks or tracer line from the mouths of sharks and sometimes these rescues aren't pretty. Photographs of sharks with hooks and line hanging from their mouths showcases this issue to viewers. A patronising comment about important people doesn't make the photo anymore valid. Maybe having him with some actual diving equipment and a gold wetsuit might highlight his importance and we could all be overcome by awe at his importance and the significance of him grabbing a turtle by the shell. In the meantime I will continue to educate novice divers to interact with marinelife on the animal's terms which includes not going for rides on turtles. 18/10/2015 02:21:27 | |
| Marcus Caruana Photo plan is amazing! 17/10/2015 20:31:51 | |
| Aaron 'Bertie' Gekoski Hi Tony. Thanks for your message. Actually, the "ill equipped scientist" is the IUCN's turtle expert, Dr. Nick Pilcher. His work and findings have been instrumental in saving turtle populations in Southeast Asia. He, along with most other turtle experts, agrees that 'turtle wrangling' causes the least distress of all possible catching methods and is the most effective. To save a creature we need to understand it. Isn't photography about creating debate and showcasing important people, doing important things? Or is it just about showing endless pictures of cute animals? Photography has a critical role to play in conservation. I would love to see more photographers tackling important issues. 17/10/2015 12:46:28 | |
| Christian Llewellyn Thank you Mauro : ) 17/10/2015 05:58:10 | |
| Christian Llewellyn Thanks Tony Strazzari for your comment :) 17/10/2015 05:57:31 | |
| Tony Strazzari Regardless of your ill equipped scientist's reason for capturing a turtle ... photos like this on a open website give the impression to casual observers that we condone touching and interfering with marinelife. The explanations aren't always read. 17/10/2015 02:05:48 | |
| Tony Strazzari Nice capture 17/10/2015 00:53:43 | |
| Tony Strazzari Interesting colouration! Lovely portrait 17/10/2015 00:52:25 | |
| Marcus Caruana Thanks Tony. 17/10/2015 00:13:11 | |
| Tony Strazzari Nice use of colour/black and white 17/10/2015 00:01:47 | |
| Tony Strazzari Provocative! 16/10/2015 23:51:07 | |
| Tony Strazzari Beautiful use of light Christian 16/10/2015 23:36:22 | |
| Steven Miller yes! they had 3 cages altogether at different depths 16/10/2015 22:56:54 | |
| Fabio Strazzi Wow Jonathan, great shot 16/10/2015 10:01:16 | |
| Fabio Strazzi nice capture 16/10/2015 08:52:05 |
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