CBCGDF was shocked to hear that Jim Harris had died in the American home yesterday. We are deeply saddened! Let us pay tribute to this very respectable "Birdman", a long-term dedication to life to protect nature. At the same time, she also expressed deep condolences for the loss of a child who deeply loved her.
In December last year, Jim Harris, then senior vice president of the International Crane Foundation (ICF), visited the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) to discuss the ethics of bird photography with Secretary General Zhou Jinfeng. problem. Mr.’s insight into ecological conservation is impressive. In the conversation, Jim said that more and more people nowadays like bird watching, especially photography. But in photography, sometimes the photographer only cares about how to make a beautiful picture, but at the expense of disturbing the birds, even forcing the birds to abandon their nest.
So, how should natural photography enthusiasts shoot birds? Jim Harris mentioned that people like to see beautiful pictures of birds flying, so many people deliberately want to disturb and even attack birds in pursuit of such effects. He said that when human beings appreciate and photograph these feather friends, they should be placed in a state of natural relaxation and relaxation, rather than fleeing and escaping. Therefore, when we ecotourism and bird watching, try not to disturb nature.
From a picture, you can see whether the photographer really loves birds, and whether he knows the moral standards of wild photography. The organizers and judges of the photo contests and exhibitions can include this requirement in the standard. For example, a senior ornithologist can immediately identify the spirit of the birds in the picture when they are photographed. Whether the status is natural.
He showed some pictures to Dr. Zhou Jinfeng, Secretary General of Green Club, and Mr. Spike Millingtong of ICF. From the photographic pictures, the experts can see at a glance that the bird being photographed is actually in a state of panic, ready to fly away. He also talked about his beloved wife, and he is also an accomplished expert in this field. Zhou Jinfeng also expressed his hope that he can work with us to develop green standards and codes of conduct for bird watching and photography. Later, he exchanged again after he attended the Yancheng World Heritage Conference. I did not expect this to be the last chance to meet.
In the era of ecological civilization that pursues harmony between man and nature, our nature lovers and photographers need to constrain their behavior. At the same time, mandatory norms, whether written or moral, are needed to guarantee this harmony.
(Photo: CBCGDF)
Original Chinese article:
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By / Betty