Great Tips For Beginners Who Want Great Wildlife Photographer

Wildlife photography is an amazing way to capture rather reclusive animals in their natural habitat. However, wild animals need to be approached tactfully such that they continue with their natural behavioral patterns ensuring a great shot. Listed below are a few Wildlife Photography tips that will help novice enthusiasts pursue their passion.

1. Know Your Subject

It is extremely important to research well before attempting to capture animals in the wild. Their characteristic movements and gestures should be studied to yield maximum out of the still. Hunting animals have specific timings when they look for the kill and knowledge of this fact can help the photographer get his shots.

Some amazing shots of Wildlife Photography to start with:

Cheetah Hunting

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Eagle catching fish

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Heavy Winter Rain

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Squirel eating corn | Wildlife Photography

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3 Stunning Shots of Richard Peters | Wildlife photographer of the year

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Eagle photography

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Owl photography

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Underwater elephant photography

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Being there at the moment is all about Wildlife Photography

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Come with me | Wildlife Macro Photography

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Rattle Snake Photography

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Rattle-Snake-Photography

 

Height of Hunger

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Howling wolves photography

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Urban wildlife bird photography

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Beautiful wildlife shooting

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Impala Drinking Water

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King Fisher becoming king frogger

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Beautiful cheetah photography

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Polar Bears Rolling

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2. Be close to nature

In the wild, anything out of place alerts the animals to hide. It is hence, necessary to camouflage well. Wearing natural fabrics that breathe and eating natural things while on the photographic expedition is a must. Wild animals are mostly nocturnal or crepuscular which means that the photographer has to shoot them during the dawn or the dusk.

Olive backed Sunbird

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The Lynx & The Moon

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Special Delivery

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Barney at the Hole

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Less is more

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3. Explore the location of shoot

Whether you are keen on capturing the lush fauna of Africa, the Kangaroos in Australia or the Lions of India, you have to first conduct a detailed recce of the place, its climate, the closest city and its habitats, such that you have an escape route in case of emergencies.

Flamingo photography

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Kangaroos in australia photography

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4. Invest in good cameras & Lenses

A good camera is a prerequisite for good pictures. An obsolete camera will only deliver blurry and out of focus pictures no matter how good a photographer you are. DSLRs with lenses specially built for shooting the wildlife are the preferred cameras for wildlife photography. Though pricey the DSLRs deliver good results as they allow the user to zoom in on the point of focus without having to go too close to the animals. They also help adjust the depth of field and the light exposure, thus ensuring more vivid pictures.  Top best 7 Nikon lenses for wildlife photography.

1) Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR

2) Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II

3) Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S

4) Nikon 300mm f/2.8G VR II

5) Nikon 400mm f/2.8G VR

6) Nikon 500mm f/4G VR

7) Nikon 600mm f/4G VR

 

5. Practice well with the device

Practice is of essence when it comes to photography. Wildlife photography is very different from other forms of photography and thus a good portfolio photographer may not necessarily make a good wildlife photographer. Practicing in the local zoo, animal sanctuaries or even the backyard helps learn the nuances of capturing an animal that behaves according to its whims. The photographer also needs to be well acquainted with the camera that will be used to capture wild animals. The various enhancement and adjustment options available can help make the photographs better.

Practice In Local Zoo

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 Practice outdoor with your pets

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6. Capture action in the wild

It is important to capture animals in motion as it makes the picture appear livelier. A bison being hunted upon by a lion makes for a better picture than that of a lion or a bison alone. Passive shots are very easy to get, however it is the moving one that requires a lot of dexterity and precision.

Jackal & Vulture in action

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Happy Dancing Giraffes | Stunning Photography

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Cheetah Hunting Ostrich

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Birds Kiss

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Stunning Photograph of elephant

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7. Ensure safety

While it is true that the animals are the subject and it is vital to capture them in their natural habitat, behaving as naturally as they would in your absence, it is also necessary to be safe while getting the shots. It has been observed the safest position in lying on the ground while taking pictures of the wild animals as they detect the human silhouette and might retract or attack if they feel threatened.

Thus, before venturing into the wild with a passion of capturing awe striking shots of the animal, precautions should be taken. Armed with a good camera and the right amount of research, wildlife photography can become one of the most highly satisfying pursuits.

About The Author: Kelly is a writer/blogger. She loves writing travelling and reading books. She contributes for Banital. Find here her contribution for Banital

 

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  1. Thanks for the input. Capturing the perfect picture has elements of planning but the best shots come out of no where so my advice is always be ready for the moment.

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