There are a million things to do when preparing for your wildlife Africa dream vacation. The last thing you're thinking about is that your wildlife pictures may not deliver. You see yourself face to face with a cheetah, the dust of the Savannah shimmering in the African sun, mesmerized by its unblinking eyes as you snap feverishly away. What you don't see is that you probably wont be allowed to even get out of the tour guides jeep to take that breathtaking close-up.
Now is the time to take a second look at that dinky little camera you've been using for every family vacation. Get that wildlife Africa close-up you've dreamed about without sticking your head in a lions maw or getting trampled by the annual wildebeest migration. A telephoto lens is the perfect answer. (The ideal range for safely shooting wildlife is between 300 mm. to 600 mm.)
Start Small " Stalk A Squirrel
Start stalking your prey now. With the help of that new telephoto lens, you can even do it from the comfort of your breakfast nook.
* Carry your camera with you at all times " starting today! You never know when you'll run into a deer (not literally, we hope!). There are probably more species of wildlife in your neighborhood than you've ever realized.
# Get to know those camera buttons the way a blind man can read a book " by finding them with your fingers, not your eyes. Fumbling with buttons is not an option when a herd of wildebeest is thundering by.
# Use that new telephoto lens at home, instead of a noisy zoom. Now is the time to notice the noises your camera makes, and do what you can to minimize any potentially startling sounds before you ever reach wildlife Africa. You know the proverb " An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
* Study the habits of your African prey now. Check the internet and find out what parks offer more chance of seeing specific animals. Visit a game park, if there's one in your area.
The Big Day: Tricks Of The Trade
# Buy a bean bag. They do a wonderful job of cushioning your camera when you're trying to shoot from a bouncing jeep.
* Don't just fill your camera screen with your animal subject - include natural objects unique to each park to give a sense of place.
* Remember that malaria is still something to be cautious about. Use repellent, and long, tight clothing buttoned at wrists or ankles.
Learning to photograph wildlife takes practice and patience, but the results will be well worth it. Your wildlife pictures will sparkle. And remember " the squirrel you shoot today may be the cheetah you capture tomorrow!
And whatever you do in wildlife Africa " don't leave your camera at home! - 16492
Now is the time to take a second look at that dinky little camera you've been using for every family vacation. Get that wildlife Africa close-up you've dreamed about without sticking your head in a lions maw or getting trampled by the annual wildebeest migration. A telephoto lens is the perfect answer. (The ideal range for safely shooting wildlife is between 300 mm. to 600 mm.)
Start Small " Stalk A Squirrel
Start stalking your prey now. With the help of that new telephoto lens, you can even do it from the comfort of your breakfast nook.
* Carry your camera with you at all times " starting today! You never know when you'll run into a deer (not literally, we hope!). There are probably more species of wildlife in your neighborhood than you've ever realized.
# Get to know those camera buttons the way a blind man can read a book " by finding them with your fingers, not your eyes. Fumbling with buttons is not an option when a herd of wildebeest is thundering by.
# Use that new telephoto lens at home, instead of a noisy zoom. Now is the time to notice the noises your camera makes, and do what you can to minimize any potentially startling sounds before you ever reach wildlife Africa. You know the proverb " An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
* Study the habits of your African prey now. Check the internet and find out what parks offer more chance of seeing specific animals. Visit a game park, if there's one in your area.
The Big Day: Tricks Of The Trade
# Buy a bean bag. They do a wonderful job of cushioning your camera when you're trying to shoot from a bouncing jeep.
* Don't just fill your camera screen with your animal subject - include natural objects unique to each park to give a sense of place.
* Remember that malaria is still something to be cautious about. Use repellent, and long, tight clothing buttoned at wrists or ankles.
Learning to photograph wildlife takes practice and patience, but the results will be well worth it. Your wildlife pictures will sparkle. And remember " the squirrel you shoot today may be the cheetah you capture tomorrow!
And whatever you do in wildlife Africa " don't leave your camera at home! - 16492
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