Even the most experienced photographers can find taking shots of wildlife a challenge. To get the best pictures, tricks of the trade need to be learned and practised before venturing out into the field. Setting up your equipment and framing your shots has to be done quickly. One way in which to practice set-up and framing can be done by taking pictures in your own yard and/or local parks of your own animals(if you have them). With your own animals you have the opportunity to study their behaviour up close and personal so you can then anticipate what will happen next. Ultimately, the more knowledge you have about your subject, particularly in the case of animals, the better pictures you will get. Here are some tips on how to get the best shots of animals [and birds] in the wild:
Practice is also a key to capturing the best wildlife photographs. Practicing to pan the camera on moving targets will go a long way toward getting the best pictures possible.
Always keep your camera at the ready - unexpected things can happen when out in the wild. If using a digital camera, make sure it has enough memory and is fully charged. Ensuring you have batteries on hand is also a must.
Before arriving at your intended destination, become familiar with what kinds of animals and/or birds you can expect to find there. By doing this, you can then take the time prior to going there to learn all you can about that particular wildlife. Having this knowledge will help you in anticipating both where to look for your intended targets as well as what type of behavior you can expect from them.
Learn to walk and move quietly and practice freezing your position so that your presence is not startling or threatening to the animal.
Learn to be observant of everything around you using all your senses. With a little practice, you will gain the ability to be aware of small movements, unusual colors or sounds, even smells that can tip you off to the presence of an animal or bird even when they are well camouflaged. I cannot believe how many times I've watched people walk right by wildlife without noticing them. Hiking with an awareness of your surroundings enhances your experience immeasurably.
If you truly want to capture the very best photographs of wildlife, you can't go wrong with a telephoto lens. Given both animals and birds are easily spooked, a telephoto lens will give you the ability to be up close and personal without scaring off what you are trying to photograph. There are camera's on the market with built-in vibration reduced technology thereby eliminating the need for both a tripod and telephoto lens, but they are relatively expensive. For that matter, the use of a tripod will likely only get in your way as you race to capture moments that can take place very quickly.
For the best shots, it is imperative to put the sharpest focus on the eyes of animals or birds.
Make a habit of photographing small animals from a lower angle.
The best times of the day for both viewing and photographing wildlife are early mornings or just before dark; it is at this time where the light is the most dramatic and animals are most active.
Do your best to keep the sun at your back so as to ensure the light will fall directly on the subject.
All of the above tips will go a long way to improving your photography of nature. The key to it all is practise, practise and more practice. And, beyond anything else, enjoy yourself!
Practice is also a key to capturing the best wildlife photographs. Practicing to pan the camera on moving targets will go a long way toward getting the best pictures possible.
Always keep your camera at the ready - unexpected things can happen when out in the wild. If using a digital camera, make sure it has enough memory and is fully charged. Ensuring you have batteries on hand is also a must.
Before arriving at your intended destination, become familiar with what kinds of animals and/or birds you can expect to find there. By doing this, you can then take the time prior to going there to learn all you can about that particular wildlife. Having this knowledge will help you in anticipating both where to look for your intended targets as well as what type of behavior you can expect from them.
Learn to walk and move quietly and practice freezing your position so that your presence is not startling or threatening to the animal.
Learn to be observant of everything around you using all your senses. With a little practice, you will gain the ability to be aware of small movements, unusual colors or sounds, even smells that can tip you off to the presence of an animal or bird even when they are well camouflaged. I cannot believe how many times I've watched people walk right by wildlife without noticing them. Hiking with an awareness of your surroundings enhances your experience immeasurably.
If you truly want to capture the very best photographs of wildlife, you can't go wrong with a telephoto lens. Given both animals and birds are easily spooked, a telephoto lens will give you the ability to be up close and personal without scaring off what you are trying to photograph. There are camera's on the market with built-in vibration reduced technology thereby eliminating the need for both a tripod and telephoto lens, but they are relatively expensive. For that matter, the use of a tripod will likely only get in your way as you race to capture moments that can take place very quickly.
For the best shots, it is imperative to put the sharpest focus on the eyes of animals or birds.
Make a habit of photographing small animals from a lower angle.
The best times of the day for both viewing and photographing wildlife are early mornings or just before dark; it is at this time where the light is the most dramatic and animals are most active.
Do your best to keep the sun at your back so as to ensure the light will fall directly on the subject.
All of the above tips will go a long way to improving your photography of nature. The key to it all is practise, practise and more practice. And, beyond anything else, enjoy yourself!
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