Join GroupTo get good shots of animals and birds, you will have to learn to be quick in setting up and framing your shots. Waiting until you get out in the wilderness to learn these tricks is not a good idea. What I found to be very helpful was practicing on my cats and on birds in my yard or local parks. You learn to anticipate their behavior and react fast to get the good shots. Here are some tips on how to get the best shots of animals and birds in the wild.
Before setting out, practice taking shots of moving targets. By learning how to pan the camera to capture a moving target, it will allow you to get the best possible shots.
Always keep your camera at the ready - unexpected things can happen when out in the wild. If using a digital camera, make sure it has enough memory and is fully charged. Ensuring you have batteries on hand is also a must.
Before you go into an area, read up on what kinds of animals and birds are commonly found there. Learn all you can about these animals and birds. This will help you know where to look to find them and what kinds of behavior to expect.
You need to learn to walk and move stealthily, like a cat, when out in the wild looking for animals and birds to photograph. One wrong move and you will scare the wildlife off.
All of your senses will become more important then ever when out photographing wildlife. You need to use your eyes to observe what's going on around you, your ears so as to detect movement and sounds, and even your nose to try and smell an animal that could be right there [beside you] but is in hiding. A heightened awareness of where you are and what your intentions are will enhance the wildlife photography shoot.
The use of telephoto lenses is a must when shooting wildlife. A telephoto lense is the best thing to have to bring you in as close as possible to the intended target without scaring it away. By the same token, a tripod is not always a necessity. If you're lucky enough to have an abundance of light and have practised enough in advance, you will be able to take pictures at a fast shutter speed thereby eliminating shaking of the camera. You can also invest in a camera equipped with a telephoto lense that has vibration reduced technology, but keep in mind these are considerably more expensive to buy.
For the best shots, it is imperative to put the sharpest focus on the eyes of animals or birds.
When photographing small animals, the best photographs are taken from a lower angle.
The best times of the day for both viewing and photographing wildlife are early mornings or just before dark; it is at this time where the light is the most dramatic and animals are most active.
Take full advantage of all the natural light when out photographing wildlife. Keep the sun at your back as much as possible, so it's light will be the focus right on the subject you are photographing.
Using all these tips will help you improve your nature photography. The very most important thing is practice, practice, practice and don't forget to enjoy yourself!
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