Wildlife Photography: Avoid These Five Common Mistakes

Wildlife photography is both rewarding and frustrating. For every good shot you take there are plenty of bad ones. Here are five simple mistakes we all make from time to time, and some simple tips to avoid them.

Great wildlife photography is never easy. While a good photo is something to treasure, the challenges involved in getting it can frustrate even the most experienced photographer.

August 20, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

Wildlife Photography: The Challenge Of A Good Composition.

Beginners in wildlife photography all eventually come up against this question: “Where do I position my subject - left, right, or in the middle?” These guidelines may help you find a balance that suits you.

Wildlife photography offers up plenty of challenges for beginners; not all of them technical. One of the toughest areas to learn is composition. While a lucky few have natural flair, for others it is not so easy.

There is a bit of false wisdom about that says: “You should never put your animal right in the middle of the photo - only to the left or the right.” This is simply not true, but it is a notion that causes all sorts of anxiety for new photographers.

August 14, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

Creative Photography: Choose The Right Lens For The Job.

Telephoto and wide-angle lenses affect more than just magnification in your photography. You can also gain control over depth of field and perspective. By choosing the best lens, you can dramatically change the emphasis and the impact of your image.

A new digital camera comes with a multitude of features, but one of the first things we consider is the quality and power of the lens. But how many of us really understand what can be acheived by creative use of lenses?.

July 2, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

Photography For Beginners: Depth of Field.

Depth of field is one of the toughest aspects for new photographers to master. Andrew Goodall takes a quick look at three ways of adjusting your depth of field for photos with impact.

Depth of field is perhaps the most difficult aspect of photography for a new beginner. It is well worth perservering, because when you understand how to control your depth of field, you can truly transform the impact of your photography.

May 24, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

Photography For Beginners: Megapixel Matters.

When choosing a camera, it may not be necessary to pay the big bucks for a camera with the highest megapixel rating. Most people just don’t need that much power in a camera.

Is ‘megapixel’ the most overused word in the language of digital photography?

Tell anyone you are thinking of buying a new digital camera, and the first question they will probably ask you is “How many megapixels does it have?” In my gallery I often overhear comments like “I would love to take better photos, but my camera doesn’t have enough megapixels.”

May 17, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

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