ANIMALS IN THE WILD AREN'T known for their willingness to take direction. This is a big part of the excitement of wildlife photography: animals are unpredictable and can move at any time, depending on their whim - whether that's feeding, finding a mate, seeking shelter or caring for their young. As models, a lion, frog or gorilla is unlikely to strike or hold a particular pose while you take their picture. They don't care at all whether you get your shot. While the elements in a human portrait, such as physical positioning and setting, are usually a collaboration, with wildlife photography, the animal is in charge and it's up to you to adapt and respond, and to do so quickly.
THREE TOP TIPS
GET DOWN LOW
The top of an animal's head, as seen from the top of a safari vehicle, is rarely its best angle. Getting eye-to-eye makes for more engaging pictures. If it's safe, get your feet or chest on the ground. Avoid standing, even if you need to stay in a safari vehicle. Crouch down, lay flat or take the front passenger seat, which is usually lower than the raised back.
LOOK FOR LIGHT
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة Spring 2022 من BBC Wildlife.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة Spring 2022 من BBC Wildlife.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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WITH NATURALIST AND AUTHOR BEN HOARE
