Looking to find 4 Wildlife Photography Tips? Have you ever wanted to take a selfie with a porcupine or maybe a moose?
Wildlife Photography Risks
As photographers fan out into the wilderness over this 2019 Photography Season, some photographers will attempt to get to close for that perfect shot. The end results could be lethal for the photographer and the wildlife.
On 09/19/2016, a Wildlife Photographer was trampled to death while trying to get to close to an elephant drinking. The cameraman was killed by the Tusker at Kenya’s Tsavo National Park.
How can we photograph these beautiful animals without losing life or limb? The answer is we must all be respectful of wildlife. I have compiled a list of tips below. Please remember these tips when taking wildlife photography.
Great Wildlife Photography Tips
1. ALWAYS KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM ANIMALS.
Park Rangers always recommend keeping a safe distance away from wild animals. The safe recommended distance is 1,000 feet away. Telephoto lenses can also be used to have the picture appear closer than it really is. This distance will allow you take natural pictures of the wildlife, so the animal will be able to relax and be themselves.
2. NEVER APPROACH ANIMALS LET THEM APPROACH YOU.
The best way to photograph wild animals is to let the animals get familiar with you and the landscape. You should never attempt to get direct eye contact with the animal. You should never approach any wild animal!
Remember, the animals are just as curious about you. If you are patient, the animal will most likely come closer to get a good look at you.
Safety First!
3. SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE.
The best way to photograph an animal is to be quiet and patient. I have found the best way to photograph the wildlife is to quietly approach the wildlife and wait patiently for the perfect shot.
I try to stay calm and always have my camera ready for that perfect shot. Remember, wild animals are unpredictable and there may be times when you patiently wait without any results. In this case, you should enjoy the moment!
4. REMEMBER, WILD ANIMALS HAVE THEIR OWN WAY OF THINKING.
Wild animals often communicate their emotions visually. The wild animal may freeze up or it may begin pawing the ground. The pawing on the ground is a show of defensiveness. You must remember these emotions.
We must always remember the 4 Wildlife Photography Tips! Wild animals do have their own way of thinking. If the wildlife is too far away for a photograph simply place the camera down. You will now enjoy the moments, knowing you did learn how to safely photograph animals in the wild.
Best of Luck!
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https://lifeoftheemptynesters.com/2018/05/29/best-bang-for-our-buck-camera-purchase/
https://lifeoftheemptynesters.com/2018/02/10/capturing-the-world-through-photography/
