Wildlife photography is hands down the best. Going on wildlife photography tours is the best experience any person can get. While on this quest, you can spot a tiger any time and would want to take as many pictures as you can. But for that, you have to be prepared. While on safari in the jungles, seeing wildlife on the move, especially the magnificent sight of a large cat crossing the road, is a highly prized chance.
Here are some tips on how to take amazing wildlife photos.
#1: Keep a PanPod
A PanPod is an excellent attachment since it enables smooth, jerk-free panning and easy focus adjustment via the ring.
#2: Use the Support Bar on the Safari Van
The majority of forests provide excellent opportunities for photographing. Reverse the lens collar’s orientation to the upward position and hang it from the vehicle’s supporting bar, which runs high on the sides. Most high-end lenses are large enough to be reasonably balanced this way, and you can focus on making some fantastic images while taking in the beauty of the sighting.
#3: Shoot from the Eye Level
Suppose you are lucky enough to have animals approach your van head-on. In that case, the first thing you should do is back the vehicle away from the animal, giving it the space and respect it deserves while also allowing it to approach unafraid. Get the driver to reposition the car, so it stands perpendicular to the road, allowing you to lay a beanbag on the vehicle’s door and shoot from a lower angle.
#4 Use Tripods
Suppose you are the only one in the vehicle and can remove the middle row of seats to lay your tripod down in the Central Indian forests. In that case, a tripod can be an essential asset. When trying to make eye-level shots, using a tripod that extends almost all the way to ground level provides unrivaled steadiness. Tripods are still quite helpful tools because you are sure to come across wildlife while strolling through the resorts, where you will see birds flying around. There are many insect and arachnid species. A decent tripod can be the difference between a brilliantly sharp photograph and a hazy, out-of-focus one.
#5: Use Smart Phones and Action Cameras
Smartphone cameras are now on par with some DSLR cameras in terms of dynamic range, clarity, colors, and video capability. Grab your smartphone to get an awe-inspiring habitat photograph of a tiger. Use GoPros or other action cameras to show a different forest side. Place your GoPro on top of your lens and shoot a brief video while photographing the scene.
As tricky as wildlife photography in India can be, with focusing on your subject, calculating light, dealing with other tourists, trying to be innovative, and enjoying the sighting all at the same time, these tips will help you take your extensive cat photography to the next level.
