Steve Irwin's wildlife and digital photography
September 7th 2006 11:59
Steve Irwin : 1962 - 2006
This post is published in tribute to the greatest Australian naturist and wildlife expert Stephen Robert Irwin popularly known as ‘Crocodile Hunter’ died on 4th September 2006 while filming a documentary.
He was killed in a stingray attack near Cairns on Australia's far north coast. The 44 year old is survived by his American-born wife Terri and two children - 8 years old daughter Bindi and 2 ½ years old son Bob.
Biography of Steve Irwin
Australia Zoo co-owned by Steve Irwin
Basic tips on how to go about taking photographs on wildlife-sanctury tours:
Tip #1: Use Zoom facility of your camera
Don't scare away animals - use your digital camera's optical zoom to record detail.
Butterfly - shot using optical zoom
Tip #2: Snap Quickly and Often
Snap plenty of digital photos to compensate for random animal movements.
Tip #3: Show Some Patience
The best things come to those who wait.
Wild African Elephants
Tip #4: Give Your Pet a Toy or Food
Try to keep your pet from noticing your digital camera.
Tip #5: Use a Fast Shutter Speed
Compensate for fast animal movements with your digital camera settings.
Tip #6: Obey the Don't Feed the Animals Signs
For your personal safety and others', never feed the wildlife!
Impala in action!
Tip #7: Avoid Flash
Avoid flash with your digital camera whenever possible to keep animals from getting startled.
Tip #8: Don't Smell!
Odors can give away your presence to animals, making digital photography more difficult. Avoid strong smelling perfumes and body sprays!!
The King of Jungle - in a relaxed mood
Tip #9: Disable All Camera Sounds
Even the slightest beep produced by your digital camera may scare away wildlife.
Tip #10: Don't Just Focus on Animals at a Zoo
Digital photos of peoples' interactions with animals can help tell a story.
Tip #11: Don't Be Afraid of Blurring
When up against the right backdrop, a blurred animal might help make an attractive digital photo.
Tip#12: Talk to a Park Ranger
Looking to take digital photos of animals in national parks and wildlife reserves? Don't neglect park rangers as valuable source of information on animal behavior. Make it look so very natural
Tip #13: Shoot at Different Angles
Varying the angles of your animal and wildlife photos can create interesting effects.
Klipsprinter - shot in a different angle
Tip #14: Finally, enjoy your tour and the photo shoot. After all a relaxed mind produces the best idea ever... !
The link given below provides some wildlife photos that can be used for personal as well as professional purpose. Check it out!
Wildlife online photos
Cheese till next =)
(Photos of the post are curtsey from the Australian Zoo website and wildlife picture online)
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