tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post6971676965479386267..comments2024-03-27T06:48:56.874-05:00Comments on The Brownstone Birding Blog: In Defense of The Arrogant BirderLarryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-41337515248101619252012-09-24T05:37:30.458-05:002012-09-24T05:37:30.458-05:00Cindy-thiIt is a peronal trait-it's just that ...Cindy-thiIt is a peronal trait-it's just that it stands out more when your in a group around other people to see it.<br /><br />kathie-I may seen that way but the point of the post might not be just what you see on the surface.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-18007332893680853752012-09-23T18:50:14.312-05:002012-09-23T18:50:14.312-05:00Larry, you are too kind and generous, but you do m...Larry, you are too kind and generous, but you do make a good point!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-59949314957596099852012-09-23T18:38:03.910-05:002012-09-23T18:38:03.910-05:00I am just learning of the birder/photographer mist...I am just learning of the birder/photographer mistrust..now I am uncomfortable going group-birding w/ my camera.. Hmm..yeah, photographers would often rather be alone..but I am never pushy nor would I scare off a bird.. Arrogance/obnoxioussness is a personal trait, not exclusive to one hobby..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11648992524079593966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-66718419962650179392012-09-23T16:16:36.986-05:002012-09-23T16:16:36.986-05:00Ruth-I've heard birder/photographers convince ...Ruth-I've heard birder/photographers convince others to stay back so they won't disturb a rare bird then move in for a close-up themselves.<br /><br />Sharon-thanks for the detailed comment-I added your blog to my read list-it looks really interesting.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-28966794953830527552012-09-23T15:41:49.407-05:002012-09-23T15:41:49.407-05:00I think you're right in that in all walks of l...I think you're right in that in all walks of life there is arrogance and those that think they know more about their passion than everyone else and can't wait to boast about how much they know to anyone who will listen - but I like to think they're in the minority - it's the same with walkers, some of whom like to boast about the mountains they have climbed, the scrambles they have done and of course always in terrible weather conditions! And I've come across those photographers with the huge lenses who push their way through to the best position and don't care about the others around them.....but as I say I like to think they're in the minority!<br />Sharon Whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403989834480218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-76058969397168977112012-09-22T20:53:12.286-05:002012-09-22T20:53:12.286-05:00I have had the privilege of meeting several experi...I have had the privilege of meeting several experienced birders who have shared their knowledge without arrogance. And I have learned a lot from them. I find some photographers with big lenses to be far more obnoxious. Often they are not "birders" and are just out for the best picture and do not want anyone else around them. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.com