I will explain more about this, as well as my personal views on this page. Post field, digital enhancement and cropping tools can do wonders to improve the photo! Many photos that appear to be “close up” were captured using a long lens and post-production digital enhancement tools.As a macro photographer, one would undoubtedly face the issue of ethics and responsibility in the field.

For shooting views and vistas, use a wide-angle lens for the best results.

A macro lens is best however, you can still use a larger lens zoomed in and then cropped using digital enhancement tools.

For wildflowers, drop shutter speed to 1/300–1/500 for greater depth of field.

You never know what your subject might do!

Set your camera to “High Burst” rate to capture shots continuously while the shutter is depressed.

Move camera mode selector to “Shutter Priority,” set shutter speed to 1/1000, and set ISO to “Auto.” This will give you sharp shots, even without a tripod.

For shooting wildlife (foxes, eagles, and other birds):.

To reduce shakiness without a tripod, use a high shutter speed.

Also, using a tripod limits your ability to move naturally with the wildlife or back away if an animal moves toward you. Tripods are cumbersome, take too long to set up, and can get in the way of others observing or photographing the same subject.

Use your longest lens, and forget the tripod.

Be aware of other people enjoying the park, and share the space!

Candid, relaxed photos are the best photos.

Do not talk loudly or shout, as that can frighten an animal.

That way, if the subject moves or flies off, you still have a picture you can share and tell the story. Take an early shot of the subject and keep taking those shots as you approach.

When approaching a subject, remain quiet, move slowly, and maintain your 75-foot distance.

Always keep the sun behind you, if possible.

Top: A local photographer captured this photo while staying quiet and keeping a 75-foot distance.īottom: Shortly after the top photo was taken, the fox was disturbed by the excited shouting of other visitors, leading to this photo showing the fox stressed and no longer engaging in natural behavior.įirst things first: Make sure your camera has a full battery and empty SD card (don’t forget an extra battery!) Setting Up Your Shot

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