Quote Originally Posted by Fred Johns View Post
Yeah - actually, it was some of Troy's shots that got me thinking about this, and then several others. I've tried fill flash during the day, but never really thought much about night time. Seems to be strong opinions on both sides of this issue. I don't have a feeling one way or the other, but just want to make sure that whatever I do in the future, it does not negatively impact the birds.
Also regarding your observation on the strong argument part from both sides. The problem with the other side is that those photographers are only passing judgment based on what they read online. Just like Randy, who has never gone out and experienced photographing owls or other subjects at night. Being book smart is one thing but being book smart and using it to attack other people without knowing or experiencing it is another. Not to mention, he is a hypocrite, just check out his website, his owl album has plenty of shots of owls being flashed and some even showed the bait in the frame.
If he were such purist, I would have respect for that guy, but not for an hypocrite. I did not see him going off at Hector on his recent trip to the Santa Clara ranch for his night time owl shots. :)