Try Your Hand At Wildlife Photography
July 24, 2008
India, a land of unity in diversity, the only country where travelling from one state to another makes one feel one has transgressed into another country. And, just as languages, cultures, cuisines and traditions differ from state to state, so do its natural landscapes and forests with their vast variety of different wildlife. From north to south, the wildlife of India captures and enthrals with its differences. So much so, it entices and seduces one to pick up the camera and opt for wildlife photography as a career, a career option that is gaining much popularity today.
If, it appeals to you and you wish you could capture perfect wildlife photographs, here are a few tips to help you make a success of your new hobby or career option. As you know, going into the jungles for shooting wildlife pictures, one has to use a vehicle and of course be equipped with a digital camera, fast proving to be a boon for photographers here and worldwide. In case, you are serious about taking up wildlife photography then you would be wise to invest in a good camera to learn the art well. As for the vehicle, a minibus with a sunroof will allow you to photograph in any direction.
Since, one cannot use a tripod while shooting from a bus, why not use a beanbag placed at the edge of the sun roof. As for camera lenses for shooting large wildlife, you will need a lens that has a range of 300 or 400 mm. Depending on what you want, a lens with a range of 400 mm can prove a bit too long, as depending on where you are, sometimes it is possible to get close to the animals you wish to photograph.
For shooting portrait style pictures of wild beasts like lions, tigers and their ilk, a 500 or 600 mm lens is required. For birds a 400mm is usually the minimum, but without a car anything as big as 500, 600 or 800mm will prove too big for your purposes. As for shooting pictures of birds, try a couple of different lenses (or focal lengths if using a zoom lens). A telephoto lens of 300mm or more will give a lovely diffused background leaving your subject to stand out clearly. In contrast, a wide angle lens will allow you to include the bird’s surroundings. Use the immediate surroundings as much as possible: if the bird is perched within a tree of burnished autumn colour, pull back to include those complimentary leaves.
In wildlife photography, the difference between success and failure is knowing your subject. So, if wildlife photography is going to be a career option for you, then it is best that you study and learn more about the animals that you wish to photograph! Go on try your hand at it to find out how exciting and challenging a career in wildlife photography can be!
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