Expert techniques make for exciting, dynamic photographs
| 1 Study composition techniques. When photographing wildlife, the subject’s space, eye level and image orientation are very important. Most photographers take pictures while standing because it’s a natural position. However, most wildlife subjects are smaller or shorter than humans, so you look down on your subject. This angle makes it difficult for the viewer to relate to the animal. Get down at eye level with your subject to create strong images that put the viewer in direct eye contact with the animal. Watch the space around an animal, as well. If the animal is positioned closely to the side of the frame and is staring off the edge, then the picture may have an unbalanced feel. Allow “looking space”—enough room for the creature to breathe in an image. |
