tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635798732565102121.post6457882554483558784..comments2023-04-10T10:48:22.990-04:00Comments on Raymond Barlow Photography: Reality or Fake?Raymond Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253231632675736809noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635798732565102121.post-12060631974573000362013-02-02T19:18:38.151-05:002013-02-02T19:18:38.151-05:00I just came upon this post in a search and, along ...I just came upon this post in a search and, along with other commenters here, I thank you for taking a stand on baiting. I'm in complete agreement on this issue and other wildlife harassment and ethics problems. I'm exasperated with what I've seen people do to get the shot. As such, I'm always relieved to read perspectives that match my own in terms of considering the well-being of the animal first and foremost. Thank you.Ingrid Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158548000920010049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635798732565102121.post-72493352595695615202012-01-03T20:47:16.567-05:002012-01-03T20:47:16.567-05:00We were visiting in the area on New Years Day and ...We were visiting in the area on New Years Day and we were thrilled that we were able to experience to see such a great looking bird, something I will likely never get to see again in my lifetime. I am also truly bothered by what level these idiots will go to to get the ultimate picture. Please enjoy the show but leave the photography to the professionals. They are extremely rare in this area and you (idiots)are only putting this poor thing's health and life in danger. I do want to thank you Ray for such great Photos, they are amazing especially when their well being comes first.Michelle Peronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635798732565102121.post-40841125393213521052012-01-02T09:51:05.161-05:002012-01-02T09:51:05.161-05:00Hello Ray
I always enjoy your posts and of course ...Hello Ray<br />I always enjoy your posts and of course your wonderful photography. Good for you for bashing the baiters and hopefully a few of them will see your posts and recognize themselves and how they are truly viewed by others in the field. Who knows, you might even get a few to reconsider the effect they are having on these birds. Maybe we should try turning the cameras on them and see how they like being "exposed"<br />Happy trails my friend,<br />Pamela Creighton Katchpamela Katchhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2653322046695&set=o.13358248908&type=1&theater#!/profile.php?id=1267692937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635798732565102121.post-29080020326116506332011-12-28T20:20:10.463-05:002011-12-28T20:20:10.463-05:00Whoever baited the great gray owl with the squirre...Whoever baited the great gray owl with the squirrel, you should be ashamed of yourself . You endangered the well being of this magnificent bird of prey. Do you really think your images are natural looking with it sitting on the remains of a squirrel.This owl sat on that bait for many hours , leaving itself vulnerable to being attacked. If you would have been patient and a little more concerned for the bird, you could have witnessed it flying, hunting and catching mice, and perching in places we all dream of photographing birds. But thanks to your selfishness, no one was able to view this owl in the way I have witnessed it for the last week. Many people left today missing what they came here for and heard about because of a few idiots.Randy Hollandhttp://randysnaturephotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635798732565102121.post-85895954594941479762011-12-28T17:06:14.619-05:002011-12-28T17:06:14.619-05:00I heard some baiters wedged a squirrel in some bra...I heard some baiters wedged a squirrel in some branches yesterday, and the owl just about broke its wings trying to get it out, and today it hardly flew at all, recovering from this trauma I am sure.<br /><br />My message to these clowns, throw you cameras in the garbage, and leave the wildlife alone., please.<br /><br />There is nothing in wildlife photography that pisses me off more then pure stupidity.<br /><br />regards.Raymond Barlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09253231632675736809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635798732565102121.post-67230108647227945612011-12-28T07:47:57.942-05:002011-12-28T07:47:57.942-05:00Lovely pictures and awesome photography.Lovely pictures and awesome photography.Seasonal Activitieshttp://www.jumpstart.com/parents/activities/seasonal-activitiesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635798732565102121.post-32810689192987903302011-12-27T23:04:45.286-05:002011-12-27T23:04:45.286-05:00Very well said Ray.. Thankfully baiting hasn't...Very well said Ray.. Thankfully baiting hasn't yet caught up large scale in India(yet), and i hope it doesn't... The images are fantastic as usual. :)<br /><br />Regards,<br />Angad AchappaAngad Achappahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15898151365368074196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635798732565102121.post-10948412269763634302011-12-27T21:26:26.603-05:002011-12-27T21:26:26.603-05:00Hi Ray. Back in the winter of 2004-05, I had a gr...Hi Ray. Back in the winter of 2004-05, I had a great gray fly right at me when I was in my truck. This was in the Sax-Zim bog of northern Minnesota. He landed on the hood and stayed for more than 20 minutes. I thought it was greatest thing ever. Then, I started hearing how people bait these guys. Now, I know why that bird flew at me and stayed on my hood. He was waiting to be fed! To me, that is very sad. In Sax-Zim bog, I have seen all kinds of baiting, even two people who were using a fishing pole with a fake mouse tied to the line.<br />The real shocker to this kind of behavior is that there are so many photographers whose work I admire, are baiting the great grays and the hawk owls in the Sax Zim bog. This is why when I saw your great gray flying towards the camera that you posted on 500px, I was happy to see you say this wasn't baited. When my 11 year old granddaughter and I are looking on the 'Net at owls in flight, we figure that most of them are baited or have been baited when they are flying right at the lens. I have had hawk owls follow me around when I'm walking in the Bog, waiting to be fed. This is why I don't spend much time in the Bog any more. And people wonder why so many owls are hit by vehicles!<br />All the best.<br />Gerry SibellGerryhttp://500px.com/paddlernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635798732565102121.post-85228106444023830682011-12-27T16:14:12.365-05:002011-12-27T16:14:12.365-05:00Thanks for such a masterly write-up, really enjoye...Thanks for such a masterly write-up, really enjoyed it, and the photos.Michel Soucyhttp://www.michelsoucy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635798732565102121.post-41095720483429886412011-12-27T11:31:50.752-05:002011-12-27T11:31:50.752-05:00Ray, it is very nice to see you take a stance on t...Ray, it is very nice to see you take a stance on this controversial subject, I feel the same way and have missed many chances to get Snowy Owls, Great Greys and Northern Hawk Owls because I knew that if I went out there baiting would be going on. I hope to one day make the trip to participate in one of your workshops. Take care Ray and I hope that you and your family are enjoying the best of the season.<br /><br />Wayne WoodWayne Woodhttp://www.redbubble.com/people/wwoodnoreply@blogger.com