Birds are one of those perennially popular photography subjects that just about everybody has a crack at shooting at some point or other. The only problem is that they are one of the toughest subjects to shoot well and pretty much the most difficult of any common animal to photograph in the wild. Luckily there […]
Wildlife Photography Articles
Wildlife photography is perhaps one of the most evocative and yet difficult areas of our art to master. Great wildlife photographs are a wonderful addition to anyone’s portfolio and will illicit positive comments from photographers and non-photographers alike. So what sort of equipment do you need to pack in order to start out in wildlife […]
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” —Edgar Degas What makes a great photograph? Is there any one aspect of the process which separates the merely good from the truly magnificent? Many candidates immediately spring to mind, such as subject matter, light, mood, and moment. In my opinion, however, one […]
Monkeys are a hugely fun subject to photograph and can be the subject of some great shots for you. They do, however, present a few challenges for the photographer like any other wild animal (and possibly a few challenges unique to themselves). Lets look at what you will have to think about if you would […]
This is a guest post fromMischa van den Brandhof. For more cool urban wildlife photos, check out her Flickr stream. Most wildlife photography is shot with a telephoto zoom lens. But urban wildlife photography is about being up close and personal. It is not advisable to try this with all wildlife, as you risk being […]
Wildlife photography can produce spectacular results for the well-prepared photographer. Light Stalking’s newest writer, Chase Guttman, takes us through some tips to ensure your own wildlife photographs really pop. 1. Do research and be prepared. A common misconception among amateur photographers is that you must venture far from home in order to effectively capture visually […]
