Professional wildlife photographers can be astonishingly nonchalant about close encounters with dangerous animals. Luckily, you won't have to get quite as up-front-and-personal on your trip to wildlife Africa tourist destinations like Kenya Mara game reserve. In fact, you probably won't be allowed to - most professional guides insist you photograph from the safety of a tour vehicle.
There's no alternative but long-distance shots " but don't even think of using your zoom. Its mostly likely not nearly powerful enough. However, if you really want to get that extra-special close-up, there is a solution " a telephoto lens. 300 mm. is the place to start: 600 mm. would set you alongside the big guns.
Start Small " Stalk A Squirrel
Carrying out a few simple photography exercises and making some modifications before you ever step on the plane can improve your wildlife Africa photography results 100%.
# Practice snapping wildlife in your own neighborhood " and especially from your car window (providing you're not the person who is driving!) It doesn't matter if your subject is just a ground squirrel or a seagull. You'll soon find yourself seeing opportunities for unique shots you'd have never noticed before.
# Get to know those camera buttons the way a blind man can read a book " by finding them with your fingers, not your eyes. Fumbling with buttons is not an option when a herd of wildebeest is thundering by.
# Make a note of any camera task noises (such as zoom or auto focus) that are likely to disturb your subjects. Decide how you are going to get around that before your trip to wildlife Africa.
* Study the habits of your African prey now. Check the internet and find out what parks offer more chance of seeing specific animals. Visit a game park, if there's one in your area.
The Big Day: Tricks Of The Trade
# Buy a bean bag. They do a wonderful job of cushioning your camera when you're trying to shoot from a bouncing jeep.
# Don't forget to consider including scenery. Natural objects will make your photographs seem extra special. There's nothing more haunting than the mood of a place. Including a unique bit of flora will bring wildlife Africa home as nothing else can.
* Wear long sleeves and pants, and use mosquito repellent - one creature you wont want to get up close and personal with is this malaria-carrying pest. (Besides, you don't want a perfect shot ruined by a mosquito bite at the wrong moment!)
You may feel silly chasing squirrels through your local park, but persevere. The results of a little foresight and practice and the application of a few simple tricks and techniques will make sure your camera captures your wildlife Africa dream, as well as your subjects.
And don't forget to bring a good supply of memory cards! - 16759
There's no alternative but long-distance shots " but don't even think of using your zoom. Its mostly likely not nearly powerful enough. However, if you really want to get that extra-special close-up, there is a solution " a telephoto lens. 300 mm. is the place to start: 600 mm. would set you alongside the big guns.
Start Small " Stalk A Squirrel
Carrying out a few simple photography exercises and making some modifications before you ever step on the plane can improve your wildlife Africa photography results 100%.
# Practice snapping wildlife in your own neighborhood " and especially from your car window (providing you're not the person who is driving!) It doesn't matter if your subject is just a ground squirrel or a seagull. You'll soon find yourself seeing opportunities for unique shots you'd have never noticed before.
# Get to know those camera buttons the way a blind man can read a book " by finding them with your fingers, not your eyes. Fumbling with buttons is not an option when a herd of wildebeest is thundering by.
# Make a note of any camera task noises (such as zoom or auto focus) that are likely to disturb your subjects. Decide how you are going to get around that before your trip to wildlife Africa.
* Study the habits of your African prey now. Check the internet and find out what parks offer more chance of seeing specific animals. Visit a game park, if there's one in your area.
The Big Day: Tricks Of The Trade
# Buy a bean bag. They do a wonderful job of cushioning your camera when you're trying to shoot from a bouncing jeep.
# Don't forget to consider including scenery. Natural objects will make your photographs seem extra special. There's nothing more haunting than the mood of a place. Including a unique bit of flora will bring wildlife Africa home as nothing else can.
* Wear long sleeves and pants, and use mosquito repellent - one creature you wont want to get up close and personal with is this malaria-carrying pest. (Besides, you don't want a perfect shot ruined by a mosquito bite at the wrong moment!)
You may feel silly chasing squirrels through your local park, but persevere. The results of a little foresight and practice and the application of a few simple tricks and techniques will make sure your camera captures your wildlife Africa dream, as well as your subjects.
And don't forget to bring a good supply of memory cards! - 16759
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