To get good shots of animals and birds, you will have to learn to be quick in setting up and framing your shots. Waiting until you get out in the wilderness to learn these tricks is not a good idea. What I found to be very helpful was practicing on my cats and on birds in my yard or local parks. You learn to anticipate their behavior and react fast to get the good shots. Here are some tips on how to get the best shots of animals and birds in the wild.
Practice is also a key to capturing the best wildlife photographs. Practicing to pan the camera on moving targets will go a long way toward getting the best pictures possible.
Be prepared and ready for anything. Animals and birds can and will act unexpectedly. Before you begin shooting, make sure your camera is fully charged and has all the memory necessary. If your camera takes batteries, if and when it runs out of power, make sure to bring those along as well.
Knowledge is key when setting out to photograph wildlife. Wherever it is you decide to go to take pictures, make sure you research that particular area in advance of arrival so you know what to expect in terms of what kind of animals and birds you will see there. Knowing an animal's habitat can go a long way to figuring out where to find them and what type of behavior you might encounter.
You need to learn to walk and move stealthily, like a cat, when out in the wild looking for animals and birds to photograph. One wrong move and you will scare the wildlife off.
All of your senses will become more important then ever when out photographing wildlife. You need to use your eyes to observe what's going on around you, your ears so as to detect movement and sounds, and even your nose to try and smell an animal that could be right there [beside you] but is in hiding. A heightened awareness of where you are and what your intentions are will enhance the wildlife photography shoot.
If you truly want to capture the very best photographs of wildlife, you can't go wrong with a telephoto lens. Given both animals and birds are easily spooked, a telephoto lens will give you the ability to be up close and personal without scaring off what you are trying to photograph. There are camera's on the market with built-in vibration reduced technology thereby eliminating the need for both a tripod and telephoto lens, but they are relatively expensive. For that matter, the use of a tripod will likely only get in your way as you race to capture moments that can take place very quickly.
Make sure when photographing animals and/or birds, you place the sharpest focus on their eyes.
Make a habit of photographing small animals from a lower angle.
The best times of the day for viewing and photographing wildlife are early in the mornings and just before dark. This is when wildlife is usually most active and the light is the most dramatic.
Take full advantage of all the natural light when out photographing wildlife. Keep the sun at your back as much as possible, so it's light will be the focus right on the subject you are photographing.
Using all these tips will help you improve your nature photography. The very most important thing is practice, practice, practice and don't forget to enjoy yourself!
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