Wildlife photography seems fun and interesting so I thought I'd read up about it and see what helpful hints I could find. I found a few and thought I would share them with you! Check out this article for more information. It suggests going to places where animals have become accustomed to humans in order to get closer to them, especially if you don't have a zoom lens. The other day, I stumbled upon these ducks in a pond, that were obviously accustomed to humans feeding them. I, unfortunately, didn't have any food for them, but that didn't stop them from trying!
Secondly, the article suggests getting low to the ground, or even laying on your stomach to get artistic photos. I tried to get as low as I could without laying down.
Another article mentions that you have to be fast in setting up and framing your shots. It is a good idea to practice taking pictures of moving objects before going out in the field. I thought this pond was a safe place to practice! And it is hard to get good shots of moving objects! Keep the sun at your back and keep your camera ready for unexpected encounters. This article also suggests having a telephoto lens so that you can get good shots, without getting too close to your subjects.
I don't have one yet, but perhaps once I learn more and get better I will consider looking into one. I think my next photography related purchase needs to be a tripod! What I've learned is that photographing wildlife is hard! It's always on the move and you have to be patient, or take a million shots before getting one good one. Being patient and being lucky seem to be pretty important with this type of photography. It is fun and exciting to try though and hopefully I can keep getting better at it!
Great photos Ashley. They look like the ducks I photographed a while back. I believe they are called Mottled Ducks (or quite possible a female Mallard). I'm really not sure. Anyway, really nice shots. Thanks for the hints. I'm sure they'll come in handy. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteCindy ~ I think you may be right, although I'm also not sure what kind of ducks they are. Thanks for the kind comment!
ReplyDeleteThis is great advice, and can help very much. Wildlife photography is indeed very difficult, but when you get something good it can be one of the most satisfying things. I usually take as many pictures as I can, and then pick out the best ones. A telephoto lens would be a great idea, but the hunt can be fun even without one.
ReplyDeleteRatty~ I agree! It is very fun, even with just a camera and nothing else. Thanks for your comment!
ReplyDeleteLove these shots of ducks! I only have a pocket camera, so things that move are very hard for me to take pictures of!
ReplyDeletesomething you can figure out from the pros too. Where are they shooting? What time of day? Early morning? Early evening? Study the photos you like best to answer these questions for yourself. Search out local photographers whose work you like to see where you can shoot near you.
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It is best to set the aperture at the widest. This narrows field depth and the focus is on the animal not the surroundings. It also comes with another advantage, which is faster speed, helping you catch the perfect moment when photographing a moving subject.
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