RSS
Home
Photographing animals in the wild
Print
Email
RSS
Subscribe
Photographing non-domestic animals in the woods or at a park takes a lot of patience, but is very rewarding. Like with most outdoor photography, the time of day you shoot is quite important. The early morning and late afternoon will provide you with less harsh light than if you were to set out right in the middle of the day, when the sun shines the brightest.
As mentioned earlier, the key with photographing animals in a large, open space is patience. Unlike with your own companion animals or farm animals, you have no control when it comes to where the animal comes and goes. It's a good idea to hang around a certain spot for a while, and eventually you may locate some animals to shoot. You will have good days and bad days with this approach, but do not get discouraged!
It is also very important to remember that these animals are not domesticated! It is not a good idea to get to close or bother the animals at all. If an animal seems agitated by your presence, it is best to move away. To get around the need to get close, a lens with a large zoom is helpful.
As always, have fun!
All photography by Nicole Carpenter.
Related Articles:
Comments
