For those of you interested in photographing nature, read through these tips, and become a pro at photographing nature.
Plan For The Shoot.
Get a good pair of hiking shoes. Safeguard yourself, check for rules and regulations of where you will be shooting. Bring a friend along and please tell people(someone) where you are going.
Get to Know Your Camera’s Settings.
When you shoot, shoot in RAW as this produces the best quality photos. Using the lowest ISO will bring more light to your images. Remember to adjust your shutter speed to compensate for the settings. Practice makes perfect: practice before you go out.
Take the Right Equipment With You
We recommend that you pack a tripod with you to avoid blurry pictures from shaky hands unless of course, that is the effect you are going for. If you don’t have a tripod, a rock or a tree branch can be used to prevent the camera from shaking. If none of these are available, then keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera close to your body so as to get stabilization. For a sunny day use your lens hood to prevent glare in your photos, and if it’s raining, using a waterproof cover for your camera is the way to go. All
You Need is a Camera Phone.
You don’t need to go all fancy with a Nikon or Canon. Yes, they capture really amazing photos but the truth is that if you cannot invest in a DSLR, with technology advancing your iPhone or Android can do the trick. Getting to know your camera phone and how to use it to the fullest capacity can create some great photos.
Apply the rule of thirds.
This is a golden rule in photography. Let’s imagine that the image is cut into 9 equal sections and divided by two equal vertical and horizontal lines. The eye usually falls on each intersecting line. Place your subject on the intersecting lines or in one of the squares for a more dynamic photo.
Keep Your Distance.
When photographing wildlife make sure you keep a distance as animals scare easily and we don’t want to scare off the subject.
Get a New Perspective.
See your subject in a new way: this can help you produce more appealing photos. Either you get a higher vantage point, play around with framing or get lower to the ground.
Be Patient.
You will need to be patient so you don’t disturb the animals. Wating a few more minutes, studying the animal can be worth the wait.
Enjoy The Moment
If you don’t get the shot you had hoped for, it’s essential that you have fun while you are at it.
Keep Practicing
When you keep practicing you will start to improve. Be patient with yourself as photographing wildlife or nature can be a bit frustrating.
Source: American Forest
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