Scientists Need Photographers to Find Ladybugs
Thursday October 30, 2008
Scientists need photographers to help them find ladybugs. Yes, ladybugs. Turns out an imported type of ladybug has apparently been pushing out our native ladybugs. Because of this Cornell University is asking people across the country to photograph ladybugs in an attempt to find our native ladies.
Our About Guide to Insects, Debbie Hadley, has all the info on how you can get involved.
Copyright Issues - Like most scientists, the idea of copyright has apparently never entered into the Cornell University people's minds. There is no mention of photo rights anywhere on their site. However, getting publish-worthy images is not really the goal of this project. What they are looking for is image that clearly identify the species of the ladybug. This means that many of our images we consider "throw away shots", shots we can't get published, would be perfect for this project. Still, keep in mind that whatever you submit is likely to be considered ok to use for any purpose forever by Cornell University.
Now, go find some ladybugs and "shoot" them. If nothing else it will give you an excuse for when someone comes over to you and asks why your lying on the ground photographing nothing because they don't notice the bees or other insects all around. This time, instead of trying to explain what a macro insect photograph is, you can tell them you're on assignment for Cornell University to document native and imported species of ladybugs.
About Insects Article on Cornell University Ladybug Project
Our About Guide to Insects, Debbie Hadley, has all the info on how you can get involved.
Copyright Issues - Like most scientists, the idea of copyright has apparently never entered into the Cornell University people's minds. There is no mention of photo rights anywhere on their site. However, getting publish-worthy images is not really the goal of this project. What they are looking for is image that clearly identify the species of the ladybug. This means that many of our images we consider "throw away shots", shots we can't get published, would be perfect for this project. Still, keep in mind that whatever you submit is likely to be considered ok to use for any purpose forever by Cornell University.
Now, go find some ladybugs and "shoot" them. If nothing else it will give you an excuse for when someone comes over to you and asks why your lying on the ground photographing nothing because they don't notice the bees or other insects all around. This time, instead of trying to explain what a macro insect photograph is, you can tell them you're on assignment for Cornell University to document native and imported species of ladybugs.
About Insects Article on Cornell University Ladybug Project
Comments
im really into photography…. do you HAVE to go to college, to be a photographer?
No, you do not HAVE to go to college to be a photographer. However, college is a good idea for learning the business of photography. No matter how wonderful your photographs are, you’ll never make a living if you don’t understand some of the business aspects of it.