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| Principle | Wildlife Photography | Nature Art | |-----------|----------------------|-------------| | | No baiting, playback calls, or approaching nests | No collecting specimens from protected areas | | Habitat integrity | Leave no trace; avoid trampling vegetation | Use reference photos instead of captive/propped subjects | | Honest representation | Avoid misleading captions (e.g., zoo animals labeled as wild) | Disclose if a composite or AI-generated | | Digital manipulation | Acceptable: cropping, exposure, minor dust removal. Unacceptable: adding/removing animals, changing sky, cloning out a leash. | Full creative liberty, but must not misrepresent as documentary. |

Nature photography is unique because its subjects cannot be directed. An artist must work within the parameters of the environment, relying on patience and anticipation. artofzoocom+exclusive