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Tabitha Reports on Low –Impact Strategies for Cave Photographers


Low –Impact Strategies for Cave Photographers
1.     Minimize photo gear – Smaller, lighter and more compact
2.     Use padded camera cases rather than hard edged boxes where feasible
3.     Don’t lean on walls, ceilings, or formations. Don’t sit on formations. Touch as little as possible and use small points of contact for balance rather than dirty palms.
4.     Move carefully though the entire cave. Move gently though delicate areas and slow enough to avoid kicking up dust
5.     Don’t disturb bats or other cave dwelling creatures
6.     Photographers are not exempt follow the rules. Stay on trails Stay away from sensitive or off limits areas
7.     Always ask to be spotted when photographing fragile areas. Spot the feet, too.
8.     Overall look carefully, move gently, and avoid any thing you don’t have to touch.
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SOURCES
Bosted, P., Bosted, A., Hildreth-Werker, V., Earlandson, R., Dooley, W., Day, K., . . . Van Swearingen IV, J. (2005). Impact strategies for cave photographers. In On Caves and Cameras (p. 336). Huntsville, Alabama: The National Speleological Society.
Submitted by Tabitha Rossman

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