There's a belief that a truly great wildlife shot needs to be of an exotic species, captured in an exotic place. But 'exotic' is a highly subjective term that pretty much depends on your starting point. After all, if you live near the Masai Mara, then 'exotic' may apply far more to a British butterfly than to a local lion.
With that in mind, a great shot of a humdrum domestic species will always trump a so-so shot of something less familiar - and for most of us, the former will be far more accessible and present many more opportunities. We're not suggesting you turn down a safari trip should the chance arise, but if you want to take wildlife shots, starting close to home will enable you to refine your technique and get you results that can be just as rewarding.
Here we'll reveal 10 ways you can begin or bolster your wildlife portfolio, all of which are accessible to those with some general-purpose shooting kit and a little bit of time to devote to the subject. The latter is important, as wild subjects run on their timetable, not yours, and embracing this is all part of the fun. It's often said that patience is a virtue, and nowhere is this more true than in wildlife photography. But persevere with any of these projects and you'll be rewarded just as richly as you would be by a week's safari - and it won't cost you a small fortune!
1 BAG A BACKLIT BUTTERFLY
Get up early in the morning to catch your subject
PRO ADVICE THE BEST LENSES FOR THE JOB
For wildlife in all its forms, you're generally looking to shoot long or shoot close. This means a telephoto zoom such as a 70-300mm or 100-400mm is a requirement, and for working close with small subjects, nothing beats a macro lens with a medium working distance, like a 90mm or 100mm model.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة August 24, 2023 من Photography week.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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