AZ Hwy Photo tips
I’m not a professional photographer but do I enjoy trying. That is why one of the Arizona Highway features I read faithfully is The Journal – Photography. In the April 2010 issue was a brief question and answer piece with Bruce D. Taubert. (Not familiar with the name? Take a look at his work and I’ll bet you’ll remember his name.)
What I got out of the Q&A was:
– Morning and late afternoon light is best and that’s when most critters are active.
– Photo opportunities are every where. Be ready.
– You don’t have to have the latest and most expensive equipment to capture a great shot.
– Know your camera.
Taubert provided seven tips that I think we can all appreciate:
1. Get out in the field with an experienced photographer. (I’ve got Fred!)
2. Photograph wildlife when it is most active. (Generally, sunrise and sunset.)
3. The best wildlife photos are taken when the sun is at your back and reflecting off of an animal. (True for photographing people, too.)
4. For sharp images, use a tripod, especially when using telephoto lenses. (Ever try to hold a camera steady with a telephoto lense hanging off the front of the case? Ugh!)
5. Take photos of wildlife at eye level. (This is easier said than done.)
6. When taking action shots, use a fast shutter speed. (How do I that with my digital camera? Where’s my instruction book?)
7. Practice, practice, practice. (Just like anything, you get better the more you do it.)
Ralf is a good model to practice these tips.
A munching moose at the Conservation Center in Portage, AK
