The Canon Magazine 51
MOODY MONO WILDLIFE
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http://bit.ly/photoplus16301 BRIGHT DIRECT LIGHT
Photograph your subject in direct sunlight
to capture bright highlights and well-
defined shadows. Look for dark
backgrounds, shrouded in shadow as this
will make the editing easier. Exactly how
much negative exposure comp you use will
vary depending on the light.02 USE A LONG LENS
As is the case with most wildlife
photography, you’ll want to use a long lens.
We used the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3
DG OS HSM C. This super-telephoto zoom
lens afforded us plenty of reach, so we
could capture close-up portraits of our
elusive, sometimes faraway, subjects.03 WILDLIFE HIDE
A wildlife hide helps keep you hidden from
the view of animals, however, animals at
wildlife parks are generally more
accustomed to seeing people around, so
are less likely to be scared off. Hides also
tend to be great for finding animals that
you won’t spot in your own garden.06 WINDOWS
If you’re taking photos from a safari bus or
through a car window, you’ll find yourself
shooting through glass, which isn’t ideal.
You can make the most of the situation by
placing your lens as close to the glass as
possible, to reduce reflections. Also, try
cleaning the windows beforehand.05 TRIPOD
A good tripod will take the weight of a large
telephoto lens off your shoulders and allow
you extra time to compose more carefully.
They also have the added benefit of
stabilizing your lens further, so the
chances of camera-shake creeping
into shots is reduced significantly.04 CANON DSLR OR MIRRORLESS
While not essential, a Canon body with a
high burst rate, or frames per second
(fps), will allow you to take a series of shots
in quick succession making it more likely
that you’ll get the precise moment you
want to capture. Canon’s 7D Mark II is a
good choice as it can shoot at 10fps.TOP KIT TIPS FOR SHOOTING WILDLIFE
Get set for astounding animal pictures from afar with the right gear
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