| Speed is an important element when | | | | them. The more you learn about these creatures |
| photographing wildlife. You will have to learn to | | | | and their environment the more prepared you will |
| anticipate the behavior of these animals, in addition | | | | be to snap that perfect shot of their natural |
| to preparing and setting up your shot. As your | | | | habitat. Practice will also increase your ability to |
| presence may scare them away or change their | | | | spot creatures that may be hiding or blending with |
| behavior, practice first in a similar setting before | | | | nature. Learn to recognize the signs that could |
| you go out into the wild. Parks and your backyard | | | | indicate their presence or behavior. |
| are good places to start. The more you practice | | | | It is recommended that you use telephoto lenses |
| the better you will get at taking fast shots, as | | | | to bring you closer to the subject. A tripod is not |
| these moving targets are definitely tricky to | | | | necessary if you can shoot well at high speeds |
| photograph. | | | | and have plenty of light. Use it only if that is your |
| Birds are a great way to practice shooting | | | | preference. There are many excellent telephoto |
| moving targets. When you photograph birds in | | | | lenses available on the market to help reduce |
| flight, the result is a more dramatic shot that | | | | vibration or shaking. |
| reveals a lot about the subject. Apply the same | | | | When photographing wildlife, you should focus on |
| skill when you photograph animals. However, at | | | | their eyes; if the animals are small a lower angle |
| ground level, and closer to you, they may | | | | works best. To take advantage of the times |
| become more challenging to shoot. By always | | | | when wildlife is most active, shoot during the early |
| being ready for the shot, and having a | | | | morning hours or before it becomes dark. The |
| well-prepared camera with plenty of film (or | | | | sun should be behind you and illuminating your |
| memory - depending on what type you prefer) | | | | subject. This technique creates a beautiful image. |
| and batteries, you can take advantage of | | | | As the adage says: "Practice makes perfect;" and |
| unexpected opportunities for great wildlife shots. | | | | this is true with wildlife photography. The more |
| Learn about the wildlife are you are planning to | | | | you practice, while having fun with it, the better |
| shoot. Educate yourself about which animals roam | | | | pictures you will take. The result will be a portfolio |
| in the area and read about their behavior. Learn | | | | full of natural drama, portraying nature at its best. |
| how to move around them so you don't scare | | | | |