Wildlife photographers wary of new paparazzi. Longtime shooters say it's a growing issue.

By Colette Derworiz, Calgary Herald:

Photograph by: John Marriott , Handout

This winter, John Marriott had a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Another wildlife photographer, Brandon Brown, sent a text to Marriott in early March when he found a mother lynx and her kitten near Lake Louise.
"We ended up following mom and kitten for an incredible six and a half hours through waist-deep snow to the point of (our) complete and utter exhaustion," recalls Marriott. "I nearly threw up several times from the exertion required to walk through the snow, but was simply unwilling to give up.
"Brandon and I got some absolutely incredible images."
Even for a professional photographer like Marriott, whose pictures have appeared in publications such as National Geographic and Outdoor Photography Canada, it was an extraordinary day.
But he's not the only one trying to get that elusive shot of a lynx, wolf or grizzly bear in the park, whether it's for bragging rights or making money.
These days, there's more and more competition for photos - leading to a debate on whether wildlife photographers are becoming more like wildlife paparazzi...Continue reading...
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