A member of the flock landed with a kill in its beak. As the dark clouds started to drift away, streaks of sunshine cut through the sky while the light rain continued to drizzle down. It created a really solid contrast with the hornbill in the foreground, against the bright bokeh and drizzle! Shot with Olympus E-M1MarkII 300mm F4
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Here are 3 tips on how to get better wildlife shots! Special thanks to this Oriental Whip Snake for being so patient with me :) 1. Frame your subject Looking for frames within nature is my absolute favourite thing to do when capturing wildlife. I want my viewers to feel like they are actually there, peering through their natural habitat. To achieve this effect, simply have objects in your foreground that are close to your lens. It could be leaves, branches, stones, etc. This is also a great way to create depth in your shot :) 2. Move around When taking portraits, move around to find more interesting angles of your subject. Look out for interesting background to make your subject stand out. When around all animals, always move slowly to prevent startling or frightening them away. After all, you want to capture them in their element, and not be intrusive in their habitat. Take one shot for the record, and move along to find more interesting angles to compose your shot! Keep your shot clear and precise by avoiding too much clutter in your shot. 3. Play with lightLighting plays a huge role in creating the mood of your image. Depending on how harsh or soft it is, lighting gives a whole different atmosphere altogether. The golden hours are the best time to get out there and experiment with lighting. Always look for good lighting and you'll capture better images. Wildlife photography is about capturing the essence of the moment, and with these 3 tips in mind, you can get out there and level up your photography game! :) They're so alien-like from the front aren't they!
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Dan NgI'm an Artist, a moment collector and I enjoy photographing animals! ArchivesCategories |