PRO TIP THINK
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EXPOSURE
I expose for the
highlights in the
image [to the right
of the exposure
histogram], to
make sure I don’t remove important
details like the eyes, nose and mouth.(^2)
BACKGROUND
Ensure that the background is white,
without any distractions, because you
want the focus to be on your subject.
(^3)
EDIT CAREFULLY
Remember that some photos you may
initially want to discard because of
exposure issues can make great
high-key images. Bear this in mind
while making your initial edit.
JIM’S TIPS FOR BETTER WINTER WILDLIFE
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Coming across this snowy owl on a bitterly cold day
was tricky, as the snow was hard and made noise as
I approached. I sat down quietly and waited for her to fly:
shooting with a fast shutter speed of 1/3,200 sec, I was
able to freeze her wings as she took off.
DEER SHOWER
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A forest near where I live is home to many deer. Winter
is the best time to photograph them, as they’re easier
to track. It can get a little difficult finding them in the dark
part of the forest, but increasing my ISO setting helps a lot,
keeping the shutter speed as fast as the length of my lens.
SNOWSHOE HARE
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I photograph these hares a lot, but they never sit still. To find one
standing there, looking right at you, is pure luck. I popped my Canon
100-400mm lens through the bushes to grab this shot, and I was really
pleased how it turned out. Perseverance and practice always pays off.
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SHOOT WINTER WILDLIFE
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