Sunday, September 2, 2012

Zoo Photography: Like You Were There

Not like you were at the zoo, silly...the wild. Swimming with crocodiles, running with zebras, roaring with lions. Make it seem like you weren't shooting at the zoo.

Over many of my past posts, I have give tips and hints on how to get those great zoo pictures, and have highlighted the importance of preparation, subject and gear knowledge, and luck. I want to add a little tip I picked up a while back and have used successfully on several occasions.

 

What's the difference between this image and the next one?




I know they're of different rhinos, but which was seems more like it was taken in the wild? Here's another one.


North American Wood Duck (Aix sponsa): Male

If you can add branches or other natural objects to make it seem like you were in the wild, you will also add a certain degree of drama to your shot. Is the animal aware of your intrusion, or is it oblivious and carrying on with its activities? Where does the viewer think you were when you shot it?

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