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Animals never cease to
fascinate us. From the graceful giraffe in the grasslands of Africa
to the simple snail in our back garden. From the power and pace of
the cheetah to the tired tread of the tortoise. From the cheek of
the chimpanzee to the pride of the peacock. The world of all
creatures great and small holds us human animals in its thrall.
Many photographers are bitten by the wildlife-photography bug but
it can be one of the most challenging forms of photography. Not
only are sound technical skills required to capture well-lit, sharp
and perfectly composed images, but a fair amount of field craft and
a good knowledge of the behaviour of the animal being stalked are
also essential. While wildlife photography can be practiced using
basic equipment, eventually the keen wildlife photographer will add
a variety of equipment to his arsenal. Depending on the specific
type of wildlife, this will range from macro lenses for insects to
long focal-length lenses for birds and elusive animals, and special
underwater cameras and lenses for marine life. A further very
important aspect is to be in the right place at the right time,
something that is much less a matter of luck and far more a
question of research, experience and a considerable portion of
patience.
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