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grandmas wrote:
I am not sure his question is understood. He is not asking how or why to take bird photos. He already has the photos and is trying to figure out how to display or not display his BOS photos for his web page and hopefully sell some.
I didn't get the "sell some" from the OP ... share with friends and family.
But, even If the mission is to "sell some", I think that the body of work cohesion for BOS lends itself toward "documentarian" moreover than "action hunter" (if labeling aids the conversation, not meant to be restrictive). The former "label" being more in line with the (my perception) naturalist. Sure, BIF and combat is part of the natural activity of the bird ... but, a true bird appreciation individual will be appreciative of the mundane aspects of bird activity / character / behavior, as well. And (imo) that includes more than the BIF alone. That said, my observation of BOS has been that they offer more facial / body expressiveness, or more of that mating / flirting thing (I forget what birders call that). Imo, the naturalist (Don's personal bent, iirc) studies the species differently than the action hunter does.
That latter part being of significance if Don does look for a target market audience ... niche ... naturalists. Often times the general public is "WOW" by the action hunter. Why, because it something they (perceive vs. real) think they CANNOT do. Whereas, many folks don't get "WOW" by BOS, because (in their mind), they think they can do that. Of course, they mostly don't, but yet are not "emotively" moved by the BOS the same way they are by BIF, for the noted difference, relative to their perception of their own capabilities.
Contrast that with a naturalist who understands the diligence of capture / cataloging behaviors that are BOS or non-BIF. Now, we have those who appreciate what WAS captured, rather than being dismissive for what wasn't captured.
Some folks think exotic flowers are pretty. Other folks think prairie grass is lovely. Jim's florals come to mind (hey Jim, how ya been, btw). Not all folks appreciate his work ... yet, some do. Even if those who do are a minority number, Jim's not gonna dismiss his work because he isn't following suit to the others. There's the matter of chasing "oooh's and aaaah's" ... vs. the matter of showcasing your best work. And, simply put ... if Don's work leans into the BOS / behavioral / naturalist aspect moreover than the action packed BIF ... then, Don's best work (cull hard / cohesively) remains Don's best work to be presented accordingly
Not every model is a supermodel. Some are tried and true journeyman (person) models ... i.e. catalog models, etc. They aren't supermodels, they are regular models. There exist space for each. BIF and BOS ... well, if the BIF folks are busy making great BIF, who is knocking out great BOS?
All of which takes us back to Don being Don ... and being true to himself is of great merit. Besides, the folks who know Don, will understand that those BOS are part of who he is. Naturalist / behavioralist / etc. ... at least that's part of my identification to Don's work (going back to our discussion about extensive PP, etc.).
Anyway, I'm long ... but, seriously I'd simply showcase your work, in the best possible manner (cull hard / cohesive / disciplined / etc.). Leave the work that others are doing (BIF, etc.) to them.
Your work is your work ... period. 
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) nor the gear forums. I am looking for some perspectives/opinions on BOS (Birds On a Stick) photos.
