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Backpacker Magazine – October 2009
The Manual: How to Shoot Wildlife Photography
Find and frame animals perfectly with this wildlife photography primer.
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- Digital cameras |
Compose the Perfect Shot
Position the animal so it's gazing toward the center of the photo. Leave "active space" for the subject to look or move into for a more dynamic shot. Exceptions: Center the subject if it's looking or moving toward you.
Include the environment, but avoid distracting background features (vegetation, boulders) that make the photo look cluttered.
Use the rule of thirds: Imagine three horizontal and three vertical lines across the photo, and position the animal at one of the intersections. Exceptions: Center the subject if it's looking or moving toward you.
Shoot from dawn until 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. until dusk for the best natural light.
Squat down and photograph animals at their eye level for an intimate feel. "Catchlight" (reflection) in the eyes makes the subject look more alive.
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READERS COMMENTS
Whoever this guy is must not be able to read. They are NOT shooting wildlife, that would be ridiculous. What they are referring tois something called a camera. It takes pictures of something so you can look at them later, and does not harm to the animal whatsoever. They are a little knew and complicated, I know, but I'm sure you can figure it out!
Posted: Dec 14, 2010 Photoguy
Come on! We're really grateful for the information on shooting up wildlife. These are some of the best practices while out on the trail. We're backpackers, of course we're nuts (I like macadamia nuts)! Seriousness aside, we love the tips on shutter speed and exposure.
Posted: Jan 13, 2010 Rob & Tracey
Come on! How can you be proud of this magazine posting this kind of issues... shooting wildlife??? Is it true? Do you promote this practices while using the name of backpackers. You are totally nuts. The spirit of backpacking is respecting the life, while traveling. Thats why we use our legs to.
Posted: Nov 18, 2009 Shooting!
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