Behaviour is the boundary
If an animal reacts to us, we are too close, whatever the rules allow.
About the folio
About: Our observation principles
Snapshotshowsortjungl is an independent editorial project for people who watch and photograph wildlife slowly. We take no payment for reserve or gear recommendations.
Why we write
Welfare before the frame
Wildlife photography has never been more popular, and the pressure on animals has grown with it: vehicles crowding cheetahs, drones over nesting colonies, baited owls posed on fence posts. We believe the photograph is only worth having if the animal was left as it was found.
Our guides draw on published codes such as the ABA Code of Birding Ethics, the Audubon Guide to Ethical Bird Photography and the principles of ethical field practice set out by the North American Nature Photography Association, alongside park regulations and field experience.
Principles
Six commitments
No baiting or playback
We do not publish images made with lures, calls or staged setups.
Sensitive locations stay private
No nest, den or rhino coordinates, ever.
Independent recommendations
No sponsored rankings, affiliate deals or paid placements.
Local knowledge first
We defer to reserve authorities and licensed local guides.
Corrections welcome
Seasons and rules change. Tell us via the field desk and we will update.
This site is published by Snapshotshowsortjungl Field Press Ltd in Norwich, United Kingdom. Information is general and educational; always confirm current park rules, permits and safety advice with official authorities before travelling.