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Learning wildlife photography – Lighting

Posted on 29. Dec, 2008 by Paul Burwell.

Lighting – Learning to see the light and interpret how it will look in an image is a critical skill for a wildlife photographer. The early and late light of the day is often the best light of the day and fortunately coincides with the times when many animals are most active. On the other hand, photographing under high overcast skies…

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Learning wildlife photography – Composition

Posted on 27. Dec, 2008 by Paul Burwell.

Composition – Like all types of photography, the way a wildlife photograph is composed creates the drama and interest in a captivating image. The space around an animal and the angle you photograph an animal from are all important considerations.

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Learning wildlife photography – The three P’s

Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 by Paul Burwell.

The three P’s are (in no particular order), patience, patience and finally patience.

In my experience, there is no other commodity of more value to the wildlife photographer than patience; the patience to get up early to meet the sunrise and find some wildlife, only to discover that the animals have missed the appointment; the patience to find a cooperative subject who doesn’t flee on site; the patience to watch and learn an animal’s behaviour. And, the patience to keep persevering when, after all other conditions were perfect, it just wasn’t the day for any compelling images to be made.

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