If you’re looking for a way to fill those empty frames, it can be a lot of fun to take your own wildlife photos. Even city dwellers can take the opportunity to photograph creatures, like the birds that nest outside the windows of high-rise office buildings. Wildlife can be truly wild, living naturally, or it can be in the care of humans, like animals in a zoo or aquarium. Any of the forms of wildlife can provide a glorious subject for the hobbyist photographer. On his next day at his neighborhood zoo, he may get such nice pictures of the animals that he finds himself trying to find frames to display them.
Capturing wildlife photography
Wildlife shots can be a bit more difficult to capture than traditional subjects. It is not very easy for you to ask one of the animals to smile and say “cheese”. However, the time and energy spent taking wildlife photos can be well worth it once you end up with memorable photos that you love. The following tips can help you take and capture beautiful wildlife images with ease:
• When taking wildlife photos, don’t limit yourself to head shots. A much better image includes the environment in which the animal lives, along with the animal itself. This gives a sense of location to your photography, and in many cases the setting is quite spectacular anyway. Allow the background of your wildlife photos to become an important part of the overall composition of the image while giving importance to the subject of wildlife.
• Don’t be afraid to take pictures of wildlife from a car. In some cases, it is possible to get close enough to the animal by walking to photograph it, but in general, an approaching person scares the wild animal. However, animals living in national parks tend to get used to seeing cars alongside other vehicles, and won’t feel as threatened by your presence in a car.
• Whenever possible, work with a tripod. If you are not in a position to take your tripod with you, use some type of mount for your camera to help take the best wildlife photos.
• Choose a good time of day to photograph your subject. If a chosen wildlife subject can be photographed when ambient lighting conditions are present, this is the best time to shoot outdoors, period. Avoid taking pictures of wildlife in the middle of the day in direct sunlight. In fact, the perfect move is often to shoot in the shadows because this allows the subject to maintain their subtle relationship between dark and light.
• To capture clear images in low light, consider purchasing an image stabilization lens. This decreases the amount of movement that occurs with the camera in your hand, which will result in the best photos.
Showcasing your wildlife photography
The best technique for displaying your wildlife photos is in matte frames. Framed correctly, a wildlife photograph is a great way to add an exciting feel to an interior space. Whether you choose to display wildlife photos on your desk, mantelpiece, end table, or any other position in the home or office, the best shots in carefully chosen frames can be a beautiful addition to your decor.
Taking wildlife photos and displaying your favorite wildlife photos in frames is invariably rewarding.
