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Taking wildlife photos is fun and can be very easy to do if you follow some simple steps. I really enjoy taking wildlife photos of nature because it gives me a reason to go hiking through unexplored mountains. I love going through the woods and forests and taking photos in beautiful places can make some very beautiful photography.
The key to taking great wildlife photographs is being prepared. If you are not prepared for the wild then you will not be as successful at taking good photos of it. The wild is what it says it is. It is wild and unpredictable. If you saw a mountain lion lying around at a certain spot a few days ago don’t expect it to be there again the next time you go. There are, however, some animals that follow a specified routine. For example, donkeys live near the mountains by my house and always are in the same spot during certain times of the day!
To be properly prepared for the wildlife be sure to have all the equipment you will need to take those photos of the wild. If you’re going to take close ups be sure to bring your telephoto lens. Also, it is very important that you bring extra batteries. I once hiked up a 10,000 foot high mountain and by the time I reached the top my battery had given up on me. The view was absolutely amazing! But I had no battery and ended up taking photos with my cheap flimsy camera phone.
When going out in the wild, it is a good idea to carry all your equipment in something very light and accessible. I usually bring a small backpack that is easily opened and closed. It will be very annoying having to open five pockets to reach your telephoto lens.
When you are not taking pictures and wandering around be sure to leave your camera on automatic mode. And don’t put it away! If a coyote or bear passes by unexpectedly you want to be able to catch that animal with your camera in an instant. Setting shutter speed or aperture, even FOCUS, can take too long and the photo opportunity can be gone!
Be sure to bring lens cleaning equipment or protection filters for your lens. I once went into the wild to shoot some photos when it was snowing and my camera got a big black blob dead in the middle of the lens. I was wearing snow clothes that were rough and couldn’t clean the lens with it because it would scratch it. Always be prepared!
The wild has many photo opportunities and it is fully up to you to take the great photos. Be sure to compose your photos as precisely as you would if you were in a studio. Make sure you’re composing pictures, not just taking them.
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