Psychology

We have all been there. You see an animal that is just minding its own business, not really paying any attention to you. You whip out the camera, and start snapping pictures like the wildlife paparazzi (that’s kind of what wildlife photographers are you know). You chimp on the LCD screen, and say to yourself, “I need to get a little closer.” The next thing you know, you’re walking forward, closing the distance. Click! click!… chimp. “A little closer.” The animal looks up, gives you the metaphorical good-bye gesture (whatever that may be), and flees. You the human, have just negatively influenced the animal because you wanted a good picture, probably to share and get likes on your social media platforms. Unfortunately, I’ve done it too. In fact, I’ve been there more than I care to admit and still have to caution myself.