I too have an opinion. 
First, I enjoy seeing the photos whether pro or amature. I would like to know before clicking the link that I am looking at a pro’s photos. That way anyone not wishing to buy can just hit delete.
Second, as responsible birders, lets come up with a way to let people know they should not be approaching these birds so closely. I too have seen it happen many times and feel that it makes us all look bad. My idea is to make up a sign to post near an owl site telling people to keep their distance. We could also include a phone number for the local warden because harassing wildlife is illegal.
Marv Elliott
> On Nov 18, 2017, at 3:35 PM, Al Merritt <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> My apologies Jim. But, when I clicked on the blank square I received a
> message that made me think that I would have to contact you to be able to
> see your Snowy Owl photo. By the way they are fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
> Al
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vermont Birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jim Block
> Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2017 3:07 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Snowy Owl in Randolph -- PHOTOS
> 
> Both.  But perhaps VTBIRD is not the place to share photos.  Jim
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vermont Birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Al Merritt
> Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2017 2:58 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Snowy Owl in Randolph -- PHOTOS
> 
> Jim,
> It doesn't seem proper to use VTBIRD to sell your photos.  Are you a birder
> or a professional photographer?
> Al Merritt
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vermont Birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jim Block
> Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2017 2:25 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [VTBIRD] Snowy Owl in Randolph -- PHOTOS
> 
> I put some photos of a snowy owl taken yesterday in Randolph at:
> 
> https://www.jimblockphoto.com/2017/11/snowy-in-randolph/
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> 
> Jim Block